As part of the University of Colorado, Boulder and the School of Education; the Center for Assessment, Design, Research and Evaluation (CADRE) draws upon the expertise of our staff and our professional network of staff, faculty and doctoral researchers in the university to advance the application of tools, methods, and research to inform policy and practice in K-12 and higher education.  Our current portfolio of projects include working with school districts, state departments of education, national organizations, and higher education in the areas of evaluation and assessment.  We engage with clients through one or more of the following arrangements:

1.  Our staff design and conduct the study of interest

2.  Our staff work in partnership with you to design and conduct the study of interest

3.  Our staff provide technical assistance to address a specific issue and topic of interest either through a technical advisory committee or through individual consultation

4.  Our staff review and provide input to improve upon or extend an existing study design

Please complete the below form so that we can learn more about your institution, department or organization's needs, and respond to you with proposed next steps: