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National Evaluation of a Literacy Intervention with Preschoolers
- January, 2019
- Posted by: Jose Gonzalez
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No CommentsDIR conducted a 3-year national evaluation of the FY2003 Early Reading First (ERF) program. ERF was created to improve early reading and language instruction in existing programs for early childhood education, especially those programs that serve low-income families. A regression discontinuity (RD) design was used to determine the extent to which ERF funds and technical... Read More -
An Assessment of Organizational Diversity for Duke Energy
- January, 2018
- Posted by: Pamela Wells
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At the request of Duke Energy Gas Transmission’s (Duke) diversity consultant, Harlan Consulting Associates, DIR designed and implemented a survey of employees in Duke’s Houston and Charlotte locations. The surveys examined Duke’s intergroup relations, training and development opportunities, performance appraisal, rewards and recognition, and communication. DIR analyzed the data collected from approximately 2,000 respondents. The... Read More -
Climate Study of the National Education Association (NEA) Employees Perceptions, Experiences and Recommendations
- January, 2018
- Posted by: Pamela Wells
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Under contract to the National Education Association (NEA), DIR conducted a multiphase, organization-wide climate study that combined the use of employee surveys and a series of focus groups. The objective of the study was to obtain input from staff on their perceptions, experiences, and recommendations regarding NEA’s cultural roots, barriers, and impediments to personal and... Read More -
Multi-mode and longitudinal data collection of a teen pregnancy prevention study
- February, 2017
- Posted by: Chau Khong
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DIR partnered with Abt Associates to conduct surveys for the Study of Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP): Replication of Evidence-Based Programs, for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) and the Office of Adolescent Health (within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services). To determine the effectiveness of each of three... Read More
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