Katie Grogan
About
Katie Grogan co-leads the Alaska Literacy Strategic Plan Partnership and supports the Oregon Department of Education Literacy Initiative Partnership for REL Northwest.
Dr. Grogan designs and directs research and evaluation projects with a focus on early literacy and helping state education agencies, local education agencies, and other partners inform policy and implementation.
Grogan earned her BA in psychology and history from the University of the South and a PhD in developmental psychology from Georgia State University.
Associated IES Content
Blog
Measuring Literacy Programming with Existing Data
Measuring Literacy Programming with Existing Data
Date published:
Sep 18, 2026
Blog
Evaluating State and Local Education Agency Literacy Policies and Programming
Evaluating State and Local Education Agency Literacy Policies and Programming
Date published:
Aug 26, 2026
resource
Fact Sheet/Infographic/FAQ
Using Existing Data to Evaluate and Measure Literacy Policies and Programming
Using Existing Data to Evaluate and Measure Literacy Policies and Programming: State and Local Education Agency Learning Questions and Data Sources
Aug 21, 2026
About REL Northwest
Regional Educational Lab (REL) Northwest partners with key stakeholders in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington to develop evidence that can inform consequential decisions about policy, programs, and practice. Key stakeholders include organizations with decision-making authority and the ability to influence education policy and practice, such as state and local education agencies, school boards, institutes of higher education, and student, family, and community organizations.