AERTAC | TA and Research Services
AERTAC conducts research and provides technical assistance to states and local programs to improve the adult education system by promoting teacher quality through better professional development, strengthening accountability, and increasing the use of technology in instruction.
The AERTAC team provides tailored technical assistance and applied research services to help states, local programs, and educators translate evidence into action. Drawing on expertise in adult education and systems improvement, AERTAC partners with clients to design, implement, and evaluate strategies that address complex challenges.
Our services combine rigorous research with practical hands-on support to empower practitioners, policymakers, and communities to make informed decisions that improve outcomes for all.
Technical Assistance Services
AERTAC delivers dynamic, customizable technical assistance (TA) services designed to meet your unique goals. We offer expert guidance from nationally recognized leaders, cutting-edge content, and flexible delivery options (in-person, virtual, or hybrid). From one-time sessions to ongoing support, our TA is built around your timeline, your audience, and your outcomes.
| WHAT WE OFFER | CAMPS | CLINICS | ACADEMIES | INSTITUTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 2-3 months | 4-5 months | 6-8 months | 9 months - 1 year |
| Training Model* | Independent cohort | Independent cohort | Independent/ Collective cohort | Independent/ Collective cohort |
| Webinars/Sessions | Up to 2 | Up to 4 | Up to 6 | Up to 10 |
| Materials | Existing materials | Customized materials | Customized materials | Customized materials |
| Format | Virtual (hybrid or in person available for additional fee) | Virtual (hybrid or in person available for additional fee) | In person, virtual, or hybrid | In person, virtual, or hybrid |
| Orientation Webinar | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online Community of Practice | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Subject Matter Experts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
*Independent cohorts are for one state/district, collective cohorts can involve multiple states/districts.
Research Services
To improve the outcomes of adult learners, programs and educators need research and data they can trust and readily use to inform practice. AIR offers a range of services designed to inform policy and practice, including customized learning partnerships, implementation studies, evaluation, needs assessment, and applied data work, such as data analysis and data dashboard design.
Learning Partnership
- Implementation Study
- Evaluation for Continuous Improvement
- Customer Satisfaction Surveys
- Coalition Building to Inform Decisionmaking
- Impact Study
Needs Assessment
- Spatial Mapping of Services vs. Needs
- Data Collection and Analysis of Services or
Professional Development/Technical Assistance Needs
Data Analysis & Support
- Data Dashboard Design
- Analysis-ready Data Sets
- Collaborative Analysis Planning
- Data Analysis, e.g., Economic Analysis
Individualized Consulting
- Collaborative Interpretation of Data
- Data-driven Strategic Planning