Mission and Vision

Continuing, the mission of the Office of Research and Evaluation is:

  • To assist in the support and development of grant applications [seeĀ Office of Grants Development];
  • To evaluate all federal and state grant awards requiring an evaluation to determine compliance and effectiveness in meeting goals and objectives related to student achievement, school improvement, and safety (see our projects);
  • To evaluate and report on high-priority District initiatives;
  • To screen applications submitted by external researchers to conduct research and/or collect data in the District (see External Research Review);
  • To coordinate the Research Review Committee;
  • To coordinate the District-wide Survey program;
  • To monitor the external evaluations of District programs; and
  • To provide ongoing technical assistance to schools as well as regional and central office staff.