Tran Keys
About
Tran Keys is a Senior Research Associate and co-leads the Partnership for Improving Expanded Learning Programs to Reduce Chronic Absenteeism in Middle and High Schools for the Regional Educational Laboratory West (REL West). She supports the development and dissemination of research-based, user-friendly products and events for policymakers and practitioners to help them understand the evidence to inform decisionmaking and education practices. Dr. Keys also provides analytic technical assistance and coaching to state education agencies and other key stakeholders in state- or region-specific projects, supporting improved education and student outcomes through research. She brings extensive experience as a professional development provider for district and state leaders and more than 20 years of experience working with school districts and educational organizations, including her previous position as Executive Director of Research and Evaluation for the Santa Ana Unified School District in California. Dr. Keys received her PhD in education from the University of California, Irvine.
Associated IES Content
About REL West
Regional Educational Lab (REL) West partners with key stakeholders in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah to develop evidence that can inform consequential decisions about policy, programs, and practice.
Blog
Logic Model Development as a Collaborative Process
The following blog provides an overview of REL West's work with the Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) during the Spring/Summer of 2022 to support their development of a logic model and associated measures.
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May 11, 2023
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Training Material
Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) Head Start Logic Model Workshop Series: Session 4
On July 14 2022, REL West staff will meet with the Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) Head Start division to provide an overview of how data and measures align with logic model components.
Jul 14, 2022
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Video
Survey Design Best Practices
This webinar excerpt highlights best practices in designing effective surveys. Administering better surveys leads to more specific and accurate data, and better data leads to better evidence with which to inform decisions.
Jul 01, 2022
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Descriptive Study
Summary of Research on the Effectiveness of Math Professional Development Approaches
This study used a systematic process modeled after the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) study review process to answer the question: What does the causal research say are effective math professional development interventions for K-12 teachers aimed at improving student achievement? The study identified and screened 910 research studies in a comprehensive literature search for effectiveness studies of math professional development approaches. (See appendix A for details of the search, screening,...
Jan 01, 2014