Project Activities
The partnership team will strengthen the partnership through (a) regular communications to review and assess project objectives and activities; (b) problem-based iterative analysis of data to build SPS's data analytic capacity; (c) theory-based inquiry to build SPS's capacity to develop and refine PAR theoretical foundations; and (d) collective policy and practice engagement both internally within SPS and externally.
Structured Abstract
Setting
The research will take place in SPS, the largest school district in Washington State.
Sample
The sample includes all SPS teachers (about 3,000 annually) since the 2013-14 school year. SPS teachers serve over 54,000 students across 113 schools, with a highly racially and economically diverse student body. The focal samples include beginning teachers (about 200 annually) and struggling veteran teachers (about 80 annually).
Data analytic strategy
Researchers will use a convergent, embedded, mixed-methods design. They will complete quantitative analyses of administrative and log data that will include descriptive analysis, fixed effect or multilevel modeling, and synthetic control. The research team will analyze qualitative data using both open- and closed-coding to develop a codebook that builds on both a grounded reading of interview transcripts and existing frameworks.
Key outcomes
This partnership team will produce a refined theory of change and measures of implementation for future rigorous and comprehensive evaluations of PAR. Based on findings from this project, partners intend to apply for funding to refine the PAR program and conduct rigorous evaluation of this intervention. Their long-term goals include sustaining and developing the partnership by pursuing projects focusing on promoting equity and excellence through effective teacher talent management.
People and institutions involved
IES program contact(s)
Project contributors
Partner institutions
Seattle Public Schools
University of Washington College of Education
Products and publications
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