Reports & Publications

Following is a list of recent reports prepared by David Heil & Associates, Inc. The reports are downloadeable as pdf files.

October, 2009
Communicating Climate Change: 2009 Audience Research Results
Abstract: Communicating Climate Change (C3) is a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded project to foster innovative partnerships between research centers, the media, and science centers. David Heil & Associates, Inc. (DHA) is providing front-end, formative, and summative evaluation for the project. This report summarizes findings from Year 1 audience research that explored visitor attitudes towards climate change and interest in climate change-related programs and activities.

August, 2009
Communities of Effective Practice, 2008-2009 Evaluation
Abstract: The Communities of Effective Practice (CEP) project is a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded project to develop a professional development model for supporting math and science instructional practices that are culturally responsive within American Indian communities. This report summarizes findings from the Year 3 evaluation (conducted during the 2008-2009 academic year) and discusses these findings within the context of the Years 1 and 2 evaluations. It presents key considerations for developing a Community Advisory Panel, providing teacher professional development, and engaging parents in schools that serve American Indian students.

May, 2008
Washington State Science Standards, An Independent Review
Abstract: Washington’s State Board of Education (SBE) contracted with David Heil & Associates, Inc. (DHA), to conduct a comprehensive review of Washington’s K-10 science standards. This report summarizes findings on an Expert Panel review process that evaluated the standards against benchmark states and nations, discusses important themes from public input on a preliminary set of recommendations, and presents a final set of recommendations for a new set of K-12 science standards for the State of Washington.