Center for Research on Educational Access and Leadership (C-REAL)
Purpose
C-REAL is a data-driven, solution-focused research center where PK-18 educational institutions in the Orange and Los Angeles Counties will partner with the College of Education to identify and respond to local problems and issues in schools.
Initial Topics/Direction for the Work of the Center
- Establish itself within the College and community
- Identify and solicit funding from community partners
- Identify the long and short-term educational research problems
- Establishing the Center research agenda
Research Agenda Possibilities
- Examination of the impact of shifting demographics (i.e., due to fluctuations in the housing market) on school enrollment changes
- Student achievement
- Teacher quality
- Mid-level managers
- Program evaluation
- School climate
- Web site that will assist community partners in accessing current educational research
Longer-range Plans/Long-Term Goals
- Hub for educational research for the state
- House visiting scholars
- Full-time Endowed Distinguished Scholar
- Produce papers, reports, and publications
- Contribute to the educational program of the doctorate in educational leadership
- Professional development for southern California educational entities
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