Research and Effectiveness
We participate in consistent research cycles to optimize the efficiency of the tools, solutions, and programs that constitute the foundation of your school improvement efforts.
Foundational research
A.U.P's initiatives commence with comprehensive research into efficacious teaching and learning strategies, assessment methodologies, and school enhancement practices. Our Performance Standards, rooted in research, mirror contemporary and stringent investigations, forming the bedrock for the diverse array of tools and solutions we offer.
A.U.P Accreditation
A.U.P's accreditation process, founded on research and informed by practical application, expedites institutional enhancement by highlighting self-assessment, evidence compilation, shared responsibility, and a perspective focused on growth.
A.U.P's Continuous Improvement Framework
Every school has the capacity to enhance, just as all learners aim to realize their maximum potential. A.U.P fosters and aids school improvement through its continuous enhancement framework rooted in research.
A.U.P Performance Standards
A.U.P's Standards constitute the cornerstone of our endeavors. They are grounded in thorough research and shaped by practical knowledge. This document explores the research that underlies our Standards.
Formative research
A.U.P holds the belief that research should pave the way for action. We execute pilot and field trials, create data-driven case studies focused on our member institutions, and conduct diverse qualitative and quantitative research to guarantee that our offerings align with your requirements.
Assessing the Efficacy of Diagnostic Reviews
A third-party evaluation by JHU assessed the efficiency of A.U.P's Diagnostic Reviews as a tool for school improvement. The evaluation aimed to pinpoint areas of notable potential and discover avenues for enhancement. Essential outcomes are summarized below, or you can access the complete study for detailed insights.
Tool for Observing Effective Learning Environments
"What gets measured, gets improved." This widely recognized phrase is applicable to school enhancement as it motivates educational institutions to assess meaningful aspects and leverage their data for continuous advancement.
Influence of Diagnostic Reviews
A quasi-experimental study conducted on "persistently low-achieving" schools indicates that Cognia Diagnostic Reviews resulted in improved school performance. This demonstrates substantial positive impacts on outcomes, aligning with Tier II (i.e., moderate) evidence criteria under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Teacher Observation Tool
Educators can significantly enhance the learning experience when they consistently and purposefully integrate formative feedback on their behaviors, actions, and attitudes within the classroom.
