Past Projects and Clients
At Rutkowski Assessment and Evaluation Solutions, we take pride in our extensive experience and successful collaborations with a diverse range of clients. Our past projects reflect our expertise in educational assessment and evaluation across various scales and contexts. Below are some highlighted projects and clients that underscore our capabilities and achievements:
International Projects:
World Bank: Consultant for developing robust assessment methodologies and improving educational outcomes.
OECD: Technical Advisory Group Chair for PISA, contributing to the enhancement of global educational assessments.
UNESCO: Co-Principal Investigator for evaluating quality education in Trinidad and Tobago.
US State Department: Lead Evaluator for educational partnerships and projects in countries such as Afghanistan and South Sudan.
Norwegian Research Council: Co-Principal Investigator for projects focusing on embracing heterogeneity in international surveys and optimal test design.
UNICEF: Conducted research and evaluations aimed at improving educational outcomes for children in various countries.
IEA: Collaborated on multiple projects to enhance international large-scale assessments, contributing to methodologies and policy development.
National and State-Level Projects:
Indiana Department of Education (IDOE): Principal Investigator for the evaluation of Indiana’s Interim Assessments and other state-wide educational initiatives.
US National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP): Chair of the Questionnaire Standing Committee, providing oversight and expertise in assessment design and implementation.
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Analyzing international large-scale assessments to enhance educational practices and policies, funded by the US Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
South Sudan: Evaluating educational quality and implementation of programs with USAID funding.
Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium: Representing Indiana and contributing to the development and implementation of balanced assessments.
ILEARN: Conducting evaluations and providing insights on the impacts and implications of Indiana’s Learning Evaluation Assessment Readiness Network.
Local and School District Projects:
Assessment Literacy Workshops: Conducted numerous workshops on assessment literacy for teachers in various school districts across Indiana, including Mooresville, Carmel, and Salem.
Evaluation of Dual Language Immersion Programs: Principal Investigator for the evaluation of grant-funded programs.
Assessment Consultations: Consulted with numerous districts in the mid-west on how best to use assessment data to make data informed decisions.
Collaborative Research and Consulting:
University of Oslo: Collaborated on research focusing on cross-cultural measurement and latent variable modeling.
Canadian Teacher Federations: Conducted studies on educational assessment literacy and the impact of digital assessment on teaching practices.
Indiana Schools: Worked on a number of evaluations, research projects, and initiatives including Assessment Literacy for Teachers.
For more details on our past projects and collaborations, please contact us!