K-12 EDUCATION Introduction and Capabilities K-12 Education

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1 K-12 EDUCATION Introduction and Capabilities

2 Hanover provides high-quality, timely, and well-articulated services working closely with our staff. Whether working with staff who have significant grant and research experience or staff new to the process, Hanover s team is professional and expert-level. Mark Macekura Supervisor of Research and Program Planning Arlington Public Schools, Virginia

3 Who We Are/Our Partners Hanover Research is a full-service, membership-based professional research services firm that delivers authoritative, comprehensive analyses and reports on every issue affecting your organization. Launched in 2008, The practice is designed to meet the specific needs of Superintendents and their leadership teams. We serve organizations across the educational spectrum and country, including: State Education Agencies (SEAs) Regional Education Agencies (REAs) Local School Districts (LEAs) Charter Networks Private, Independent Schools Educational Service Providers

4 Why We Were Created HIGHER EDUCATION Infrastructure contains a full-time institutional research office Ph.D.-level researchers conduct studies on ad-hoc requests made by Provost, CFO, VP Advancement, etc. Since 2007, economic climate has forced colleges/universities to reduce, cut, or eliminate these positions altogether K-12 Research & Evaluation departments focused solely on state standardized tests and NCLB/AYP No capacity/resources to conduct program evaluation or best practice research Hanover acts as an adjunct planning group, an IR department, for key central office administrators

5 Our Core Capabilities 1 PROGRAM EVALUATION Mine program data Run statistical data analysis Determine quantitative results & charts Provide thoughtful narrative & descriptive analysis 2 BEST PRACTICES/ LITERATURE REVIEW Identify peer comparison group Review scholarly journals and peer review articles Summarize and synthesize information Provide case study examples 3 SURVEY DESIGN, ADMINISTRATION & ANALYSIS Design survey instrument Identify stakeholder groups Calculate response rate Administer survey tool Provide qualitative feedback on summarized answers with full appendix 4 BENCHMARKING (PRIMARY RESEARCH) Identify peer comparison group Contact group for participation Design instrument to gather topical information Provide comparative analysis

6 Solutions and Timelines INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE STUDENT SUCCESS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM EVALUATION Learning Outcomes Evaluation Scheduling Effectiveness Instruction Model Effectiveness Cost-Benefit-Achievement Analysis STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT Advisor/Counselor Impact Assessment Achievement Gap Analysis Instructional Coaching CURRICULUM AUDIT Common Core Implementation and Guidance State Standards Alignment Curriculum Implementation Strategies Program Scaling and Sustainability EFFECTIVE ASSESSMENTS Review of Formative and Summative Assessments Student Learning Portfolios PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Professional Learning Communities Instructional Coaching Evaluations Teacher in Residence Roles and Responsibilities LABOR MARKET OUTLOOK Workforce Supply-Demand Projections Occupational Employer Needs/Perceptions Business/Industry Career Paths CAREER/COLLEGE READINESS Graduate Profile Analysis Certificated Programs Review Admissions Officer Perception DROP OUT PREVENTION Early Indicators of Attrition Recovery Support Strategies 21ST CENTURY LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS & TEACHING STRATEGIES Personalized and Blended Learning Strategies Career Academies Evaluation Global Curriculum Comparison TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION Return on Investment Analysis Curriculum-Device Alignment Usage Policies and Procedures Framework STUDENT HEALTH & WELLNESS Policy Review Social and Emotional Support Strategies SCHOOL CLIMATE & PERCEPTION Student, Parent, Teacher and Administrator Feedback Outreach Effectiveness PARENT SATISFACTION Communication Effectiveness Programming Awareness COMMUNITY AWARENESS Collaborative Relationships School Success Indicators Fundraising Viability Assessment ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT Graduate Experience Feedback Career Path Achievement Donor Interest BOND/LEVY COMMUNITY EDUCATION Economic Impact Analysis Level of Voter Awareness/ Investment EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES NON-PROFIT PARTNERSHIPS Business/Industry Internship Programs Extracurricular Participation Impact OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE Building Space Utilization and Needs Administrative Service Development Product/Vendor Reviews Revenue Generation Strategies Budget Analysis COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING Peer and Aspirant List Creation Organizational Structure, Policy and Procedure Review Compensation and Benefits Comparison Workload, Staffing and Salary Metrics ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT Enrollment Mapping/Clustering Predictive Modeling Prospective Student Pipeline Analysis Demographic Analysis School Choice Review Facilities Planning RESEARCH EXPERTISE AND ASSOCIATED TIMELINES* Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis weeks Survey Design, Administration, and Analysis..5-7 weeks Secondary Research weeks In-Depth Interviews (Primary Research) 4 weeks *We design methodologies that fit your institutional needs and deadlines. Consult with your Hanover contact to evaluate target timelines for your research initiatives.

7 Sequential Research Queue Best Practices Teacher Professional Development for Common Core Standards Transition Program Evaluation READ 180 Operations Analysis Economic Impact Analysis of Proposed Bond/Levy UNLIMITED ACCESS TO HANOVER S EDUCATION LIBRARY Vendor Review Matrix of Offerings & Value of Digital Textbook Providers Benchmarking Special Program Staffing Survey Student/Teacher/ Parent Climate Analysis

8 Research Process THE HANOVER RESEARCH SOLUTION By addressing teacher retention over a series of projects in four distinct stages, our analysts are able to provide deeper insights that build off the information in each successive stage. The result is a process that employs best practices while remaining tailored to your district s specific needs. STAGE 4: Evaluation of Progress STAGE 3: Recommended Solutions STAGE 2: Exploration of Causes STAGE 1: Retention Health Diagnostic RETAINING THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST IMPROVE THE IMPACT OF RETENTION EFFORTS OVER TIME THROUGH: Follow-up assessment of HR data to track progress Updated recommendations as necessary BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THE FIRST TWO STAGES, OUR ANALYSTS WILL: Help set measurable goals for improving retention Develop action plans based on best practices UNCOVER THE SPECIFIC CAUSES OF YOUR TURNOVER THROUGH A COMBINATION OF: Engagement and school climate surveys Exit interview surveys and analysis HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYTICS BEYOND A SIMPLE TURNOVER RATE: Know who you are losing high, average, and low performers Distinguish between types of turnover experienced Disaggregate by school-level data

9 Partnership Platform UNLIMITED ACCESS to our research analysts and resources (online library, etc.) FIXED, ANNUAL COST for all Hanover partners. We do not meter usage or cap the number of projects. FLEXIBILITY ACCOUNTABILITY EVALUATION INNOVATION

10 What a Partnership Means We become an extension of your staff and deliver action-orientated results that address your key issues A partnership comprises the authority to request research on any topic, unlimited access to Hanover s Education Library, and all additional partnership components. Partnership Terms: 24 months from the start date, renewable annually YOUR HANOVER RESEARCH TEAM YOUR DEDICATED POINTS OF CONTACT Partner Content Director Responsible for allocating each project request to the appropriate Hanover grants consultant or research analysts and managing its progress from start to finish Relationship Director Ensures partner satisfaction and engages usage of our added resources such as topical webinars, and liaises with other partners in order to provide peer networking opportunities Quantitative Research Team Data segmentation, mining and analysis, descriptive analytics, trend, regression and longitudinal analysis, predictive analysis, program evaluation, economic impact assessment Qualitative Research Team Survey design, qualitative data coding Market Research Team Labor and demographic trends, benchmarking, program feasibility, partnership analysis Primary & Generalist Research Team Peer group development, literature review, best practices, case studies, benchmarking

11 Additional Components of Partnership QUARTERLY CONSULTATIONS Our experts check in periodically to offer strategic guidance and gather feedback to ensure each partner is maximizing its use of our resources. These conference calls are an opportunity to: (i.) Evaluate previously-completed studies; (ii.) Address follow-up questions; (iii.) Assist in the implementation of key findings; (iv.) Survey accessibility and relevance of the library, redacted reports and webinars; and (v.) Outline potential queries/discuss recommendations for next projects. MONTHLY WEBINARS These online seminars will be hosted by Hanover and can be attended by all current partners by as many internal constituencies as you wish. The purpose is to give our partners a forum to discuss ideas with other administrators as well as learn more about a specific report that are relevant to the larger partnership. WEEKLY SYNDICATED S & RESEARCH ABSTRACTS Once a month, we share summaries with links to our latest research studies on key issues completed on behalf of other partners. Each week, we circulate a briefing around a broadly-applicable topic that will be of interest to all public school district partners; partners are encouraged to ask for additional research around those topics that they find most interesting and we will customize it to fit that partner s most pressing needs. EDUCATION LIBRARY Hanover makes it ongoing practice to redact and share research commissioned by one partner that we think will be of interest to others (upon consent of the partner that commissioned the research). This research is archived and available to all partners through our online Education Library.

12 Get Valuable Insights with Unlimited Access to our Education Library Searchable by keyword, phrase, date, or frequency of download Unlimited PDF downloads to share internally 8-10 new studies added each week An additional benefit of partnership with Hanover is access to our searchable online database of 1,700+ research reports related to K-12 and Higher Education. These reports contain valuable insights into a multitude of curricular, teaching, student, operational, and administrative-related topics and can serve as idea-generators for new projects. Here is a sampling of the most recent topics added to the archives: Review of Best Practices and Issues in Special Education Recommendations for School Closings K-12 Literacy Interventions A Review of Current Literature Middle Level Grade Configuration International Baccalaureate Assessment Methods Collecting Child Level Data and Federal Privacy Laws Technology Integration in the Classroom Review of Transitional and Dual Language Programs Data Sharing Practices in Education and Government Distributed Leadership in Primary and Secondary Education

13 Funding Sources DEPARTMENTS CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER HUMAN RESOURCES Longitudinal Data Analysis of Various Programs and Initiatives Graduate Survey Design, Administration and Analysis School Structures that Support 21st Century Learning Navigating Budget Shortfalls Vender Reviews Best Practices for District Organizational Structures and Change Management Processes Professional Development to Improve Student Achievement Tenure Reform in Teacher Contracts

14 Funding Sources DEPARTMENTS TITLE I TITLE II, A TITLE II, PART D Evaluation of Title I Math Program Elementary Programs for Dropout Prevention Benefits of RTI Programs on Student Outcomes Impact of Professional Development on Teacher Behavior Impact of Non-Monetary Benefits on Teacher Recruiting & Retention Recruiting, Evaluating and Supporting Teacher Effectiveness Cost-Benefit Analysis of Promethean Smartboards Technology Integration in the 21st Century Classroom

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