Areas of Expertise : Organizational Effectiveness
Educational Organization and Leadership
Paired with expertise in organizational and leadership theory, AIR boasts a staff that includes several former district and school leaders and works closely with several large- and mid-sized districts conducting evaluation and providing technical assistance that requires an understanding of how educational organizations and leaders work.
Recent Reports
- The Ripple Effect
- Measuring School Climate for Gauging Principal Performance
- Exploratory Study of the HOPE Foundation© Courageous Leadership Academy: Summary of Findings
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Organizational Assessment
AIR experts assess the needs, processes and functions of organizations with the overall goal of improving organizational outcomes. Our researchers utilize a variety of assessment tools and methods to support this work, including interviews, procedural audits, cognitive labs, focus groups, and surveys. Targeted surveys have been particularly valuable in our assessment of organizational cultures and climates, employee engagement, the state of higher education, and career readiness, to name a few. Our survey researchers have the capability to design content, conduct multiple-mode administrations, analyze data, and organize survey results that yield organizational insight and actionable recommendations for addressing organizational performance issues.
Recent Reports
- Airline Pilots' Experiences in and Reactions to Their Check Rides: Results from a Nationwide, Representative Survey
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Program Support and Evaluation
AIR’s team of evaluation and workforce experts work with government and private sector clients to develop and improve programs, systems, and processes to optimize organizational performance. We conduct process and impact evaluations, applying our expertise in research design, data collection, and quantitative and qualitative analysis to determine program effectiveness and to identify best practices. Our evaluations provide concrete, actionable recommendations to align and improve programs, systems, and work processes.
Recent Reports
- Evaluating ARRA Programs and Other Educational Reforms: A Guide for States
- Public School Practices for Violence Prevention and Reduction: 2003–04
- Exploring Assignments, Student Work, and Teacher Feedback in Reforming High Schools Report
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Recent Projects
- Evaluation of OJJDP’s Mentoring Enhancement Demonstration Project
- National Household Education Survey (NHES)
- Schools and Staffing Survey (SASS)
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