Data Collection
and Analysis

Translating complex information
into clear, actionable insights.

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Data You Can Trust.
Evidence That Informs.

Clear data is powerful data. Our team specializes in gathering and analyzing educational data using both quantitative and qualitative methods, turning it into insightful, practical guidance. We work with schools, districts, state agencies, and education organizations to collect the right information, interpret it meaningfully, and use it to drive effective, data-informed decisions.

Trudy Cherasaro

“We translate complexity into clarity so you can focus on what works for students.”

Director Trudy Cherasaro, PhD

Comprehensive Data Solutions for Education Leaders

Our data services are grounded in technical excellence and a deep understanding of what educators and system leaders need most: clear answers, useful tools, and actionable insights.

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Custom Instrument Development

Custom Instrument Development

Create surveys, frameworks, and rubrics tailored to your context so you can collect useful information that fits your goals.

Needs Assessment & Stakeholder Engagement

Needs Assessment
& Stakeholder Engagement

Gather meaningful input from staff, students, families, and communities so planning reflects real needs and the voices that matter most.

Statistical Expertise & Validation

Statistical Expertise & Validation

Find clear answers in complex data using sound analysis that helps test ideas, check results, and support confident decisions.

Evidence Reviews & Literature Synthesis

Research & Evidence Review

Get custom research scans and literature reviews to understand what the evidence says and ground your work in strong, relevant findings.

Pathways

Landscape & Gap Analysis

Examine current policies, practices, and results to see what is working, what is missing, and where improvement is needed.

Practical Reporting & Visualization

Practical Reporting
& Visualization

Share findings with teams and stakeholders in clear, accessible formats that make results easier to understand, communicate, and use.

Assessment Data Interpretation

Assessment Data Interpretation

Understand what assessment results are showing so your team can spot patterns, respond to needs, and plan next steps.

What Clients are Saying

“As a small district and school, [the 5D Data Analysis Process] has been invaluable in helping our staff understand the value that data can have in providing the best learning activities for our students.”

Superintendent

“Looking at data is difficult, and this training made it accessible to everyone.”

Educator

“By digging deep into literacy-related data, we were able to identify strengths and weaknesses, set literacy goals, use the analysis outcomes to guide professional development plans, and make literacy coach efforts with teachers more meaningful.”

Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator

“[What I found most useful was] creating meaningful representations of data to drive actions within the classroom.”

Educator

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