Chicago Children’s Museum

• With Ameritech: Process and Implementation Evaluation of Museum-based Distance Learning Technology Program in Urban Elementary School. The purpose of the program was to create a replicable model that would demonstrate how technology could enhance learning for elementary school students. 

• With the Joyce Foundation: Two-year process and outcome evaluation of a museum-based Latino Neighborhood Initiative Program. The program emphasized capacity building on the part of the parents through partner organizations located in various communities. The purpose of the capacity-building model was to link external resources and families through community partners and parent training programs.

Chicago Public School District

• Comprehensive Process and Outcome Evaluation of Arts Magnet Schools in Urban School District. Evaluation study that focused on the development of the arts magnet program and its impact on student learning outcomes. The study included 50+ schools in a large urban school district and local arts partners. Surveys, direct observation, focus groups, interviews, document review were used to collect data. Collaborated with Project Director on development professional development modules and training sequence for teachers in the target schools. 

• With Kraft Foods, conducted a comprehensive process and outcome evaluation of an Arts-in-Education Initiative in Chicago Public School District. Study involved six schools and 10 arts partners. Evaluation study focused on the development of the arts magnet program and its impact on student learning outcomes. Surveys, direct observation, focus groups, interviews, document review were used to collect data. Collaborated with Project Director on development professional development modules and training sequence for teachers in the target schools. 

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

• Outcome Evaluation of Professional Development Program. Evaluation study focused on the impact of a professional development program conducted by a dance company. The study documented and examined past and current teacher training workshops with the objective of training teachers on integrating movement activities within their curriculum. 

Institute of Museum and Literacy Services and Chicago Children’s Museum

• Outcome Evaluation of Parent Involvement Program. The purpose of the program was to motivate and support parental and family involvement in the learning process in the classroom and to create a multifaceted plan integrating a children’s museum-designed curriculum and parent-designed activities. The evaluation examined the effectiveness of the program in providing a structure and process that builds capacity of parents to initiate positive changes for their families.

The Oriental Museum University of Chicago

• Process and Outcome Evaluation of Families in the Museum program. Two-year evaluation study was designed to assess the impact of a parent-training program on parent knowledge, awareness and usage of specific museum exhibits. The program was a partnership program with a charter school and university-affiliated museum.

Urban Gateways: Outcome Evaluation of Professional Development Summer Institute

• Evaluation study focused on describing the impact of an intensive weeklong summer institute by arts organization for teachers in aesthetics. Surveys and direct observation were used to collect data; follow-up with a sample of teachers was conducted in their classrooms.