Edvance Research, Inc

Edvance Research, Inc. has been assisting key clients with conducting and translating education research into policy and practice at all levels. Edvance also conducts independent evaluations of programs and provides technical assistance to providers of educational programs- Leads the national content center - Building State Capacity and Productivity Center (BSCP Center) for the U.S. Department of Education under the Comprehensive Center Program- Serves as provider to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for Program Enhancement & Quality Assurance for Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE)- Manages the Program Resource Center for the Texas Education Agency to support the Communities In Schools of Texas (CIS) Program- Conducts the 5 year evaluation of the "PK 4 SA" Pre-school program for the city of San Antonio, Texas- Funded by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, developed PM Village™; a “community of practice” to create a professional learning center about performance management- Conducts program evaluations for the AT & T Foundation- Managed the Regional Educational Laboratory – (REL Southwest) for the U.S. Department of Education from 2006-2011, supporting Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arkansas. Founded in 2005, Edvance Research, Inc. is a mission-driven, women and minority, employee owned, small business, Texas HUB - nationally recognized for innovative and trusted expertise in education. A proven leader, specializing in R&D, evaluation, assessment, technical assistance, large scale initiatives, marketing / market research and building capacity to use research, Edvance is committed to providing exceptional value to clients through outstanding quality and best practices. Edvance is headquartered in San Antonio.