Research Institute for Studies in Education (RISE)

PK-12 Projects

RISE collaborates with schools, government agencies, and non-profit organizations to improve PK-12 education. Projects focus on student learning in reading, math, science, and foreign language, as well as student wellness, positive behaviors, after school programs, and parental involvement. RISE is a leader in designing and implementing 360˚ Feedback with educators.

Active PK-12 Projects

	360˚ Feedback

	Advancing Teaching of Middle School Science (ATOMS2)

	Cyberbullying Project

	Des Moines Independent School District Drop Out Program

	Early Reading First

	Evaluation of Advanced Placement Incentive Grant

	Evaluation of the Butler Learning After School Time (BLAST!)

	Evaluation of the Science Writing Heuristic Grant (SWH)

	Evaluation of the Teacher and Professional Continuum Project (TPC)

	Iowa Character Counts!

	Iowa Parent Information Resource Center (PIRC) Grant

	Iowa Safe and Drug Free Schools Data Quality Improvement Project: Evaluation of the Learning Supports Initiative

	Local Motion

	Prairie Lakes AEA Integrated Systems Service Model Evaluation

PK-12 Projects Archive

	Evaluation of Student Oral Proficiency Assessment (SOPA)
	Evaluation of the New Jersey Foreign Language Assistance Program (FLAP) Grant Project
	Iowa Behavioral Alliance
	Iowa Youth Survey (IYS) Trend Reports