The Department of Research, Evaluation, Accountability, & Testing falls within the scope of the Division of Student Performance. Our department supports and assists schools and district representatives in reaching goals by designing and implementing planned programs of research, testing, evaluation, and accountability structures related to the ongoing development of instructional and other student-related programs. In addition, we provide constituents with data and concomitant interpretations with the intent to better inform data users in making data-driven decisions.
General departmental functions include: testing; evaluating programs; writing and evaluating grants, training for school building teams/leaders related to strategic planning and data analysis; facilitating accreditation processes with to meet both internal and external accountability and accreditation goals; and providing research along with other supporting functions.
| Research, Evaluation, Accountability, & Testing Team | |
| Dr. Jason
McCreary Department Director 864-355-3369 |
April Hammond Research Specialist 864-355-3396 |
| Jackie
Cauley Secretary 864-355-3369 |
Kelle M. Hunter Coordinator of Testing MT Anderson Support Center 864-355-2082 |
| Meg Pletcher Statistician 864-355-4582 |
Kenyetta Smith Title One Coach 864-355-3393 |
| Pequita
McKelvey Testing Support Specialist MT Anderson Support Center 864-355-2084 |
Lisa Finley Grant Writer 864-355-3113 |
External or Unsolicited Research
From time-to-time individuals and organizations external to our District have sought to conduct research in our district. These studies are not those conducted by the state or federal government, but research conducted as dissertations or to promote an individual or agency's program. For all unsolicited external research, the Department of Research, Evaluation, and Accountability has prepared Research Guidelines and a Research Application. These procedures promote valid and reliable research, protect instructional time, and protect against liability. Moreover, these procedures obligate researchers to maintain professionalism, abide by all district policies, preserve confidentiality, and define the study's scope. At the conclusion of the application review process, a letter of approval or rejection will be sent to the researcher. A researcher whose study has been approved will be able to present the district's letter of approval to interested parties within our District. Anyone wishing to conduct research in GCS should contact April Hammond at 355-3396.
Grants
This Grants webpage will help guide you through the process and will provide resources that you may find beneficial.