Evaluation by Design
If you want to achieve your vision, we can help you learn, improve and grow!
Planning for data use accelerates learning, evidence and insights into effective practices. Evaluation by Design works with educational organizations and leaders to integrate data collection, analysis and evaluation strategies at critical points in your development journey.
Jason Ravitz has 25+ years professional experience driving strategy, implementation, insights and impact measurement for educational technology pioneers. More info ->
We may be a good match if you want to
- Learn from what you do
- Improve your work
- Grow your impact
We deliver expert measures and processes tailored to your needs. Our goal is to help you think about design and development in a way that leads to improved programs and evidence.
We can help you
- Establish research frameworks
- Design studies and propopsals
- Create locally-relevant measures
- Set benchmarks and metrics
- Streamline processes
- Identify effective practices
Last Mile Education Fund crafted a successful business and research strategy with Evaluation by Design. Check out the theory of change and pilot findings in these slides (PDF) or in our peer-reviewed full paper (PDF) from the NSF RESPECT conference. Visit (lastmile-ed.org) to learn about funding for low-income women to complete their computing degrees.
The 21st Century Teaching and Learning survey has been in continuous use worldwide for almost 10 years. A student version is being used to guide workforce development initiatives in New Mexico. This grew from national and international work, and a statewide study of project-based learning (PBL) with the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) to assess 21st century skills and student achievement. More info ->
Evaluation Capacity Building
Professional Development
Tools and Workshops
CS Outreach Program Evaluation Network (CS OPEN)
Surveys & Research
Educational Technology
CS Education and Outreach
Project- and Problem-Based Leraning
21st Century Teaching and Learning Outcomes
Computational Thinking
Professional Services
Surveys & Research | Capacity Building | Professional Development | Ed Tech Design |
Measurement & Validation Analysis & Reporting Monitoring & Insights Study Design & Operations | Strategies for Scaling Impact Metrics & Dashboards Coaching & Facilitation Cohort Model for Funders | Workshops & Interactive Webinars Basics of Evaluation Planning Google-“Enhanced” Empowerment Evaluation | 21st Century Teaching & Learning Technology Supported Assessment Workforce Development Project Based Learning |
Current Projects
Research Experiences for Undergrads
UN Equals – Women in Leadership
US Dept of Education (EIR Grants)
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