Powering educational systems by generating, translating and disseminating the best research, information and knowledge

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Welcome to SERVE Center

At SERVE Center, we believe that education is advanced through knowledge, innovation and action. For the past two decades we have been committed to improving education for all students by:

Building new knowledge through rigorous and relevant research;
Promoting "best practices" and offering accessible and user-friendly resources and services;
Transforming knowledge into action through quality professional development and hands-on technical assistance for educational professionals.

SERVE Services

SERVE offers research and evaluation services that deliver actionable insights for education leaders. Whether you need to plan and conduct a needs assessment to inform planning, collect data for program improvement, develop an evaluation plan, or enhance your organization’s internal capacity for using research, data, and evaluation, SERVE can assist you.

For more information, download our brochure, or contact us to discuss your research, data, and evaluation needs.

SERVE Offerings

Evidence-Based Education Help Desk

Make the best decisions possible by having comprehensive, accurate educational research and evidence of best practices when you need it.

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Evaluation Services

Learn more about how SERVE can help with your evaluation needs.

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High School Reform

Too many students are not graduating from high school or are underprepared for postsecondary education. Read what SERVE Center is learning about the critical challenges of High School Reform.

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NCHE

The National Center for Homeless Education is the U.S. Department of Education's technical assistance and information center in the area of homeless education.

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Webinars

Calendar of Events

Oct

McKinney-Vento 101: Knowing and Applying the Law Webinar

Oct

Determining Eligibility for McKinney-Vento Rights and Services

Oct

Developing an Effective School District Homeless Education Protocol

Oct

Do Early Colleges Work? Results from a rigorous experimental study.

Nov

The Impact of Early College High Schools on College Readiness and College Enrollment

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Of Interest

Turning Around a Low-Performing High School: Learning from the Story of Jones Senior High School

Turning around a low-performing school is complex and challenging work. This monograph tells the story of Jones Senior High School, a rural school that increased its achievement from less than 65% passing to approximately 90% passing. Included in this monograph are tips and tools that were developed by the principal and instructional coach who led the turnaround.

Read the story.