Shaffer Evaluation Group is working with a faculty member at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of the Arts to develop an evaluation strategy for a teacher professional development initiative focused on digital game design. As part of the project, we are developing a logic model in consultation with stakeholders, observing professional development sessions, and developing an evaluation framework that features quasi-experimental and non-experimental design options.
Shaffer Evaluation Group is providing focus group facilitation and analytical support to Virginia Beach City Public Schools in support of their strategic planning efforts. Dr. Shaffer and Ms. Wagner will facilitate 19 focus group discussions with various community stakeholders including school district staff, higher education faculty, students, recent graduates, parents, and members of the business community. The final report to the school district will highlight themes observed across all discussions, providing helpful information to the district leadership.
Ms. Wagner joins the Shaffer Evaluation Group team after 19 years of experience in public education, most recently as a school division science curriculum coordinator and Federal Title IIA Grant Coordinator, with considerable experience in project design, planning, and coordination across many content areas. As a science teacher, Kristi served as department chair and earned her National Board Certification in 2002. She was recognized in 2013 as Science Education Leader of the Year by the Virginia Association of Science Teachers. Her grant work and curriculum leadership also extends beyond K-12: she has served on two grant leadership teams related to high quality math and science teachers; has taught science education methodology as an adjunct instructor at the College of William & Mary; and currently is a Doctoral Candidate in Educational Policy, Planning, and Leadership at the College of William and Mary.
Ms. Wagner is currently supporting the evaluation of the York County School Division’s DODEA grant, conducting classroom observations, lesson plan reviews, and facilitating focus group discussions. During the coming months, she will extend her participation to other evaluation studies led by the Shaffer Evaluation Group.
