W. David Stevens

David Stevens is the Director of Research Operations at the UChicago Consortium. In this role he serves as a member of the Consortium Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the mission and growth of the organization. He also oversees the UChicago Consortium’s internal processes supporting research studies and external relationships. David has more than 15 years of experience conducting education research and helping practitioners and policymakers use data in their improvement efforts.  Most recently David worked as a Research Manager at Education Northwest located in Portland, OR. Previously, he worked at the UChicago Consortium as the Director of Research Engagement.

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Professional Communities and Instructional Improvement Practices: A Study of Small High Schools in Chicago Professional Communities and Instructional Improvement Practices

A Study of Small High Schools in Chicago

Report Jan 2006
Principal and Teacher Leadership in Chicago: Continuing Analysis of Three Initiatives Principal and Teacher Leadership in Chicago

Continuing Analysis of Three Initiatives

Report Sep 2006
If Small Is Not Enough...?: The Characteristics of Successful Small High Schools in Chicago If Small Is Not Enough...?

The Characteristics of Successful Small High Schools in Chicago

Report Apr 2008
Teacher and Principal Leadership in Chicago: Ongoing Analyses of Preparation Programs Teacher and Principal Leadership in Chicago

Ongoing Analyses of Preparation Programs

Report Jun 2008
Lessons from High Performing Small High Schools in Chicago Lessons from High Performing Small High Schools in Chicago Brief Nov 2008
Designing and Implementing the Next Generation of Teacher Evaluation Systems: Lessons Learned from Case Studies in Five Illinois Districts Designing and Implementing the Next Generation of Teacher Evaluation Systems

Lessons Learned from Case Studies in Five Illinois Districts

Brief Nov 2012
Teacher Evaluation in Practice: Implementing Chicago's REACH Students Teacher Evaluation in Practice

Implementing Chicago's REACH Students

Report Sep 2013
The Influence of School Leadership on Classroom Participation

Examining Configurations of Organizational Supports

Article May 2014
Free to Fail or On-Track to College Free to Fail or On-Track to College Brief Sep 2014
Discipline Practices in Chicago Schools: Trends in the Use of Suspensions and Arrests Discipline Practices in Chicago Schools

Trends in the Use of Suspensions and Arrests

Report Mar 2015
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