Horizon Research, Inc
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Westat
Horizon Research, Inc., in partnership with Westat, is providing technical assistance to the Department of Education-funded Teacher Incentive Fund projects to support their implementation of performance-based compensation and career ladder systems for teachers of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Florida State University
Horizon Research, Inc. provided technical assistance to the Florida Center for Research in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (FCR-STEM). FCR-STEM was authorized and funded by the Florida Legislature to help the State of Florida improve K–12 teaching and learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and prepare students for higher education and STEM careers in the 21st century.
Abt Associates, Inc.
NSF’s GK–12 program funds projects that provide graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines with training that will prepare them for professional and scientific careers. The projects establish relationships between graduate students and teachers in K–12 schools, with the goal of improving graduate students’ communication and teaching skills while enriching STEM instruction in K–12 schools. Abt Associates conducted an evaluation of the GK–12 program. As a subcontractor, HRI designed questionnaires for K–12 teachers and district coordinators, as well as provided technical assistance on the overall evaluation.
Hofstra University
HRI provided technical assistance in the evaluation of Hofstra University’s Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Technology in Elementary School project.
National Science Foundation
NSF contracted with HRI to develop a common evaluation system and provide technical assistance in evaluation to projects funded under its LSC project. The primary goal was to improve instruction in science, mathematics, and technology through teacher professional development. The system included observations of classrooms and professional development activities, as well as questionnaires and interviews.