What Constitutes a Successful Pilot Study?

• Good base-line data
• Consensus on data indicators and elements
• Survey data validated with authentic assessments
• Adoption of results by all states
• Indicators are deemed valuable and useful by districts and schools
• Collected data provide valid descriptions of the school
• There is a representative sample of LEAs that ensures the validity of results
• Results are generalizeable to all states
• Data correlates with student achievement (i.e., scientifically-based research/assessment)
• All school levels are represented (i.e., district, school, classroom; K-12 elementary and secondary)
• Data captures technology integration in curriculum
• There is research-based correlation to curriculum content standards
• Data collection addresses teacher and student behaviors
• Survey results provide contextual information
• Reporting formats integrate results reporting formats integrate policies, practices and proficiencies
• Data addresses leadership in both teaching practices and administrative practices
• Data address database-driven decision-making
• Local data is aggregateable to state and national levels
• Incentives are provided for school participation, such as:
• Value-added incentives for teachers, principles, and district administrators
• School improvement grants ­ Data adds to the knowledge of scientific research ­ Uses both survey and authentic assessment data (performance measures, portfolio observations)
• There is clear correlation between technology/intervention and achievement

Tasks/Components of a Successful Pilot Study
Focus

See the EnGauge Model below

Training