Shapley Research Associates - Specializing in educational research, evaluation, and policy studies

 


Kelly Shapley, Director


Shapley Research Associates - Specializing in educational research, evaluation, and policy studies

Kelly Shapley, Ph.D. is the founder and director of Shapley Research Associates, LLC. Shapley holds a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction (1993), with a minor in Educational Administration and specializations in research design, measurement, and statistics from the University of North Texas. Shapley has more than 15 years experience as an educational researcher and program evaluator with the Texas Center for Educational Research, Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (SEDL), Dallas Independent School District (ISD), and as a research consultant. Shapley also has extensive experience as a teacher. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s degree in Education, and is certified as a grades K-12 reading specialist.

Shapley has led studies on a wide range of topics; published more than 50 reports and articles; made presentations at numerous education and research conferences; shared research findings with educators, Texas Education Agency staff, the State Board of Education, and Texas Legislative committees; and conducted training sessions for teachers, administrators, and school board members. Highlights of Shapley’s experience include the following:

  • Director, Shapley Research Associates (2006-Present).
  • Director, Texas Center for Educational Research. Led research, evaluation, and policy studies for school districts, regional service centers, and state and federal agencies.
  • Program Associate, Office of Institutional Assessment and Evaluation, SEDL. Developed evaluation designs and implemented internal and external evaluations of educational programs.
  • Evaluation Specialist, Department of Research and Evaluation, Dallas ISD. Developed evaluation designs and implemented studies of district programs and processes (Title I, systemic reading reform, instructional programs, and classroom practice).
  • Teaching/Research Assistant, University of North Texas. Taught EDRE 4820, All Levels Development Reading. Served as Research Assistant for National Science Foundation, Mentor-Colleague Teacher Project.
  • Teacher. Taught students in grades K to 8 at Gruver ISD (Texas), Osceola County Schools (Florida), and Harrison County Schools (Mississippi).

 

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