Assessing ROI in Education Modules

Our on-demand modules help education decision makers apply a research-based, cost-utility framework to inform their decisions and to optimize return on investment of education funds. DecisionMaker®, a free, online tool, facilitates the process.

Assessing ROI in Education: MODULES

OVERVIEW

What to expect from the modules

  • In the Overview Module, you’ll find out what to expect and how to make the most of these modules.

MODULE 1

Intro to DecisionMaker and the cost-utility framework

  • In Module 1, you will gain an overview of the decision-making framework, learn how to articulate and refine decision problems, and consider key stakeholders to involve in the decision-making process.

MODULE 2

Identifying solution options and evaluation criteria

  • In Module 2, you will identify potential Solution Options and use Screening Criteria to narrow down potential solutions to your decision problems. Additionally, you will begin to develop Evaluation Criteria that will drive the decision-making process.

MODULE 3

Gathering evidence to support your decision

  • In Module 3, you will learn about how to find or collect evidence to evaluate the Solution Options you are considering against your Evaluation Criteria.

MODULE 4

Estimating costs and making the decision

  • In Module 4, you will learn about cost analysis, identify the resources or "ingredients" required to implement Solution Options, and estimate their costs. You will also learn how to interpret and use utility results to inform your final decision.

Assessing ROI in Education: OBJECTIVES

  • Apply a systematic, collaborative, and evidence-based framework based on cost-utility analysis to key programmatic or strategic decisions in your school or district context

  • Articulate educational needs at your organization

  • Structure decision problems related to these needs

  • Identify, screen and evaluate solutions to the problems

  • Engage stakeholders in the decision-making process

  • Assess which solutions will result in the best use of resources and the greatest stakeholder satisfaction

  • Use the DecisionMaker® tool proficiently to support the decision-making process

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Assessing ROI in Education Resources

Each module contains videos, recommended readings, and practice activities to help you think through and apply the DecisionMaker® framework. If you need help applying the framework to a decision, you can inquire about one-on-one coaching from one of our team members.

Videos

Readings

Activities

Coaching

Meet the Presenters

  • Fiona Hollands, Ph.D.

    Founder & Managing Director, EdResearcher

  • Maya Escueta, Ph.D.

    Postdoctoral Associate at the Center for Child and Family Policy, Duke Sanford School of Public Policy

  • Anna Kushner, M.A.

    Researcher, Teachers College, Columbia University

  • Rob Shand, Ph.D.

    Assistant Professor, School of Education, American University