Stephen Ponisciak was a 2010 First Place winner in the area of Oustanding Planning, Policy, or Management Research from the American Educational Research Association Division H (Research, Evaluation, and Assessment in Schools)

Rob Meyer has been honored with a 2010 Academic Staff Excellence Award in recognition of excellence in research by an independent investigator. Winners were recognized by the Academic Staff Assembly on April 12 and honored at a reception with University of Wisconsin Chancellor Biddy Martin.

Amy McIntosh, New York City Department of Education Chief Talant Officer, discusses VARC’s contribution to the district’s teacher data initiative (New York City Department of Education website).

Value-Added and Growth Model Demonstration

Using test data such as that obtained from the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Exam, along with student identification and demographic data directly from the Wisconsin Department of Public Intstruction, this study models a statewide value-added system with accompanying reports available at the state, district and school level. This project is funded by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).

Contact

Ernie Morgan
Phone: (608) 263-3452
Office: 768 Ed Sciences
ernestmorgan@wisc.edu