Edvantia research and evaluation specialists can design a research or evaluation plan, identify or
construct the needed instruments, perform observations, conduct the analysis, and write clear and usable
reports of the findings. They design and conduct studies to meet a variety of client needs for
scientifically based research.
Edvantia has served the education community for 40 years. Clients include state departments of
education, education publishers and product developers, school districts, foundations, other education
research and development organizations, and federal agencies.
A skilled staff. Edvantia's professional staff, national faculty, and partners provide clients with a broad range of
research and evaluation expertise.
A collaborative approach. Edvantia's approach to research and evaluation attends to client needs for useful information and ensures that studies are rigorous. Responsiveness, flexibility, and
respect for clients are hallmarks of our work.
Methodological expertise. Our researchers and evaluators have extensive experience in conducting
education research and evaluation studies that are descriptive, predictive, formative, and/or
explanatory in nature. They are skilled in a wide variety of quantitative and qualitative methodologies. For examples, see our portfolio.
Adherence to quality standards. The researchers and evaluators at Edvantia adhere to industry standards and conventions as they conduct research and evaluation studies. Edvantia’s quality assurance processes ensure user-friendly reports that provide the appropriate information in audience-friendly language.
Our portfolio. Read more about Edvantia’s work in research and evaluation.
Needs assessments
LifeBridge AmeriCorps
Experimental and quasi-experimental research
Saxon Math
Survey research
The Education Alliance
Case studies
KnowledgeWorks Foundation
Interviews and focus groups
Customized evaluation studies
WV Reading First Grant Evaluation
WV 21st Century Community Learning Center Evaluation
Data set management and analysis
WV Department of Education
School performance diagnostics
Instrument descriptions
Instrument development and validation
Monongalia County Even Start
Literature and research review
National School Boards Association