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MISSION OF CCSAR
“...to inform community interventions and educational practice and policy through action and investigative research activities, thereby promoting educational improvement and children’s health and safety, resulting in optimal student development and high levels of achievement.”
Center for Community and School Action Research (CCSAR) is a research, evaluation and training center located on the campus of Southern Connecticut State University(SCSU) in Davis Hall, Room 110. CCSAR is also a sanctioned center within the Connecticut State University System.
CCSAR conducts research and evaluation on various programs, interventions and initiatives that impact children and communities. We assist private and public entities to inform and improve educational practices, policies and community interventions.
Since its inception in 1998, CCSAR has received grants and contracts to conduct program evaluation and research on programs and interventions totaling more than $1,000,000.
CCSAR’s evaluation team consists of experienced evaluators with expertise in research and evaluation at the local, state and federal levels. In addition, CCSAR’s unique location at Southern Connecticut State University allows for access and support from a wealth of resources, e.g., faculty, consultants, administration, etc. CCSAR is also one of the few centers authorized by the CSU Board of Trustees to become an established center within the CSU system.
SERVICES PROVIDED
* Program Evaluation and Research
* Focus Groups
* Data Interpretation Workshops
* Technical Assistance and Application
In addition, seminars, workshops, and individual and group training can be customized to meet the unique needs of each agency.CLIENTS
Private and public agencies requiring the skills and expertise of an independent evaluator seek the advice of CCSAR.
Over the years CCSAR has conducted research and evaluation on significant programs and initiatives.
Recent Projects/Programs:
Project Stars: Striving to Achieve Reading Success
– a two year federally funded initiative offered through the CT State Department of Education to improve the language and literacy acquisition of preschool children.Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative
– a three year federal program to prevent youth violence in Waterbury.Connecticut State Department of Education Early Reading Success Institutes – a three year literacy program targeted at K-3 teachers in Connecticut priority schools.
SCSU Educator Preparation Program– an annual evaluation of the SCSU Educator Preparation Program to assess overall program effectiveness and success, and to meet the standards set by all accrediting bodies.
PUBLICATIONS
CCSAR faculty and staff have published widely on important educational and social issues.
THE CCSAR RESEARCH TEAM
Norris M. Haynes, Ph.D.,
is the director of CCSAR, a professor, and the department chair of the Counseling and School Psychology department, SCSU. Dr. Haynes has extensive experience directing federal and state research projects. He has also published numerous books and articles as well as presented countless workshops and seminars on evaluation, action research and programs/practices that impact children, communities and educational systems. His expertise and guidance is sought throughout the U.S.A. and abroad. Dr. Haynes holds a clinical faculty appointment at Yale University.Maureen Gilbride-Redman, M.P.A., is a research associate at CCSAR. Ms. Gilbride-Redman has conducted research, evaluation and analysis on state and federal initiatives. She also has extensive experience coordinating, administering and analyzing programs and projects as well as writing and editing reports, brochures and newsletters.
Michael Ben-Avie, Ph.D., is a statistical expert and an assistant professor in the Counseling and School Psychology department at SCSU. Dr. Ben-Avie is an academic psychologist and an educational researcher. His area of expertise includes research that focuses on systematic school reform, school climate, and learning and youth development programs. Dr. Ben-Avie holds a faculty appointment at Yale University.
Affiliated Professors:
Louise Spear-Swerling, Ph.D.
Nancy Marano, Ph.D.
Cheryl Dickinson, Ed.D.
Joy Fopiano, Ed.D.
Suzanne Duke, Ph.D.
Nancy Boyles, Ph.D.
Professional Affiliations & Memberships:
Yale Child Study Center•