Research-Based Menus
Bring the Use of Evidence to the Forefront in Education
The Evidence Advocacy Center (EAC’s) works to transform education into a profession that relies on evidence by curating reliable and trustworthy research-based resources and practices for use by each component of the education system.
The EAC Work Teams, selected because of their experience and expertise, create menus of curated research-based resources. Some of the resources come directly from scientific and experimental studies, some are proven and usable practices, some are research papers and policy papers, some are webinars from expert researchers, and still others are linked to results from high-performing educators and education systems. Furthermore, the menus contain links to the already existing resources from reliable organizations.
The EAC curates the best evidence and resources available at the present time. While evidence-based practices are to be used when they exist, educators need guidance in many areas for which there are no clear evidence-based practices; thus, the EAC includes research-based resources and proven practices that have been used effectively in schools.
The term research-based, as used by the EAC, indicates that a practice or program is informed by a range of methodologies: efficacy studies, quasi-experimental and randomized control studies, mixed methods studies, and evidence of strong student achievement that has resulted from the implementation of effective practices in real world settings. The research and practices come from the fields of cognitive science, education psychology, education research, learning science, implementation science, as well as from documentation of significant improvement in student achievement. These resources are designed for use in:
The EAC Work Teams are in the process of creating menus of curated research-based resources which are designed for use in:
- Shaping legislation and state education policies, including licensure and license renewal requirements
- Creating evidence-based syllabi for educator preparation for courses and clinical experiences
- Guiding instructional and assessment practices and refining role descriptions for district and school personnel
- Forming the basis for resolutions by advocate organizations
- Equipping parents and families with resources for engaging with their local school boards and districts
Explore Our Curated Research-Based Resource Menus
Institutions of Higher Education/Educator Preparation Programs — Literacy, Math and Behavioral Health/Wellness
*Full disclosure: Many members of the Evidence Advocacy Center are authors who receive royalties or are part of organizations that provide fee-based services. The EAC does not recommend instructional materials or fee-for-service organizations. EAC makes available information about research-based services and educational products (except instructional materials). Any consulting services or products will be entirely up to the individual EAC members and the EAC does not oversee or regulate the actions, behavior, or activities of the organizations referenced by the EAC or receive any payment from these organizations related to these services or products.
Meet the Experts Curating Our Menus
EAC has formed nine work teams to curate research-based resources for each component of the education system. Each team is made up of renowned experts in the field of education and policy who have the knowledge to recognize what constitutes research and evidence.
The EAC Work Teams will create resource menus that include research-based resources that are:
- Impactful and accessible
- Practical but comprehensive and scalable
- Inclusive and coherent
- Derived from studies, from high-performing educators, and high-performing education systems
The goal of these menus is to make research-based resources and practices and implementation guidance more accessible.
Interested in a custom menu of research-based resources for your organization?
EAC works closely with state departments of education, districts and schools, educator preparation programs, policy makers, advocacy organizations, and parent and family advocates to create menus that align with their specific goals and initiatives.
“When you know better, do better.”
~ Maya Angelou
