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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
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    An Award-Winning Team
    Under the direction of Dr. Doris Redfield and senior staff, Edvantia's research and evaluation team has received numerous awards for the quality of its work.

    Dr. Doris Redfield
    Dr. Doris Redfield

    Dr. Kristine Chadwick
    Dr. Kristine Chadwick

     
     
     
     
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