The Teachers for a New Era project seeks to create and strengthen excellent teacher education programs at selected colleges and universities, with the goal of radically reforming teacher preparation. AED works closely with the Carnegie Corporation and the grantee network, providing assistance to support project design and implementation at the participating postsecondary institutions. |
Beth Peabody
Senior Analyst, Social and Economic Policy Abt Associates Inc.
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Alina Martinez
Email: Alina_Martinez@abtassoc.com
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Abt Associates Inc.
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Abt Associates Inc., a leader in public- and private-sector evaluation, is completing a utilization-focused evaluation to assist the TNE project teams as they attempt to transform UConn’s teacher education program into a professional learning community characterized by engagement with the arts and sciences, evidence-based decision making, and a clinical practice model. The Abt Associates evaluation team will monitor the implementation and development of TNE at UConn, provide feedback and informed recommendations to the TNE project director and executive committee, and assist TNE in developing a sustainable assessment strategy for measuring long-term impacts of the project. The Abt Associates evaluation team is led by Dr. Alina Martinez, project director, with Dr. Fran O’Reilly as principal investigator, and Jennifer Schimmenti as senior analyst.
For 40 years, Abt Associates Inc. has been a leader in public- and private-sector research and evaluation. Our expertise in data collection, measurement, and analysis has earned us an international reputation for objective, reliable results of the highest quality. Abt Associates has extensive experience working with policymakers, local decision makers, teachers, parents, community leaders, and all levels of government to assess and develop educational policies and programs that meet community needs. Our approach reflects our belief that valid empirical information and sound analysis provide the strongest foundation for decision making.
If you would like additional information about the evaluation, please contact Jennifer Poulos, Evaluation Project Director |
