September 7, 2010
Chadwick and Blatz Published in New Book
Dr. Kristine Chadwick, Executive Director of Edvantia’s Center for Research and Evaluation Services (CRES) & Jennifer Conner Blatz, Senior Program Officer at the KnowledgeWorks Foundation (KWF), have their case study – “Keep Up with the Program!: Adapting the Evaluation Focus to Align with a College Access Program’s Changing Goals” – published in Jonathan A. Morell’s new book, “Evaluation in the Face of Uncertainty: Anticipating Surprise and Responding to the Inevitable.”
The case study discusses an evaluation completed by Edvantia, Inc. for the Ohio College Access Network (OCAN), which was a first-of-its-kind statewide organization promoting college access and supporting college access organizations.
To learn more about this book, click here. To learn more about Edvantia's Center for Research and Evaluation Services, click here.
August 20, 2010
Edvantia in the News: Tennessee Media Outlets Report on In-State Vendors
Both the Memphis Commercial Appeal and the Nashville Post reported today on the state-approved vendors that Memphis City Schools are currently considering for its school turnaround contract. Edvantia is one of only two Tennessee-based vendors that is being considered.
Click here to read the complete article in the Memphis Commercial Appeal, and here for the Nashville Post. Click here to see examples of our other work in Tennessee.
August 16, 2010
Edvantia to be Evaluator on i3 Grant
Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPSS) in Kentucky was recently selected as one of the 2010 Investing in Innovation and Improvement (i3) Highest-Rated Applications by the U.S. Department of Education. JCPS was one of only 49 winners out of nearly 1700 applications. The Innovation and Improvement (i3) competitive grants support innovative practices that improve student achievement.
Once JCPS certifies a 20 percent match of private funding, they will receive $5 million that will then go to support targeted reform efforts in six persistently low-performing high schools. There are four main objectives of their efforts: improve achievement and close achievement gaps; decrease dropout rates and increase high school graduation rates; increase college readiness and access; and improve teacher and school leader effectiveness.
As part of its competitive i3 application, JCPS named Edvantia, Inc. as the project’s third-party, independent evaluator. The evaluation is designed to identify the aspects of the project that contribute to student achievement. It will also provide project staff with data to inform program improvements, as needed.
Edvantia’s Center for Research and Evaluation Services provides specialists who are able to design and execute evaluation plans to meet a variety of needs for schools, school districts, and state departments of education. For more information about how Edvantia can assist your school or district with their evaluation needs, click here or call 800.624.9120.
Click here to read more about Jefferson County Public Schools’ i3 grant.
August 2, 2010
Statement in Response to Article in The Tennessean: Edvantia Innocent of Alleged Fraud
On August 2, 2010, The Tennessean published an article falsely stating that Edvantia had fraudulently billed the State of Tennessee in 2004 and 2005. Click here for more information and to read the full response.
July 22, 2010
Edvantia's Tennessee Services Featured on Public Radio: "Vendors Approved to Carry Out Race to the Top Reforms"
Edvantia was recently named to the Tennessee Department of Education's approved vendor lists for professional development and whole school reform and is uniquily positioned to partner with Tennessee schools implementing their Race to the Top goals. While the vendor lists contain corporations, universities, and organizations from across the country, Edvantia is one of the few entities on the lists with roots in Tennessee. Click here to read, or listen to, the entire article on Nashville Public Radio's (WPLN) Web site.
Are you a Tennesee school administrator? Find out how Edvantia can assist you with whole school reform or professional development. Or contact us for more information.
