Research and Evaluation Info.

Juan C. Copa, Bureau Chief
844 Turlington Building
325 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
Phone: (850) 245-0429
Fax: (850) 245-0710
E-mail: evalnrpt@fldoe.org
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About Us
The Bureau of Research and Evaluation conducts research and data analysis on emerging educational issues. The Bureau also assists in implementing the Commissioner's strategic plan for education by identifying effective policies for improved student performance and accountability, conducting short-term research projects to provide information about current education topics and education reform, and in-depth studies which provide a more comprehensive picture of a policy, program, or trend. For many research projects, the office establishes and coordinates teams, drawing on the expertise in and outside the department. Findings are published as reports, information briefs, and technical assistance documents.
The Evaluation and Reporting section of Research and Evaluation administers programs to meet public reporting requirements for school, district, and state accountability in the PK-12 sector of Florida’s PK-20 education system. The section’s core programs focus on calculating and reporting school grades and adequate yearly progress (AYP) for schools, districts, and the state in compliance with the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (NCLB Act of 2001). The section also calculates school improvement ratings for alternative schools, updates school placement information for Differentiated Accountability, identifies schools eligible for Florida School Recognition awards, and supports other offices in the agency to address accountability information needs.