Ongoing Projects

Select a CCERC research project for additional details and project timelines.

Categorizing and Understanding Facilities and Long-term (Capital) Investments 

This study aims to better understand ways districts spend allocations on long-term facilities and other physical investments.

Connecticut High Dosage Tutoring Statewide Program Evaluation 

This project will evaluate the effectiveness of high dosage tutoring programs implemented during the 2023-24 school year
and beyond.

District Research Projects 

The District Research Projects are partnerships between districts and researchers to use research to address pressing needs in Connecticut.

Evaluation of Professional Learning Masterclass on Science of Reading 

This study will evaluate the Science of Reading Masterclass professional development initiative. 

Evaluation of Reading Curriculum Implementation 

This study will examine implementation of new  literacy curricula aligned to the Science of Reading and Connecticut’s Literacy Strategy in grades K-3.

Evaluation of the Learner Engagement and Behavioral Health Pilot 

This study evaluates the efforts of school districts who will develop and pilot test new systems to meet the behavioral health needs of students, families, and staff.

Legislative Impact on Professional Development in Connecticut Schools 

This study seeks to better understand how legislative mandates on professional development of teachers and administrators in Connecticut have guided district decision making about professional development offerings.

Social Media and Digital Literacy 

This study examines the efficacy of in-school cellphone prohibitions and an eight-week digital literacy curriculum social media and technology interventions on adolescent student well-being, learning, and engagement.

Standards in Practice: Examining the Impact of Social Work Guidelines on School Social Worker Roles, Stress, and Equity 

This study investigates the prevalence, sources, and correlates of stress and burnout among school social workers in Connecticut, with a primary focus on how these factors influence well-being, service quality, and equity in school social work practice.

Understanding AI in Connecticut Schools and AI Pilot Program Evaluation 

This two-part study is designed to explore AI use in Connecticut schools.

Understanding Middle School Academic Growth 

This project will investigate three districts with promising middle school growth trajectories.