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Tool Name
Tripod Project Surveys

Evaluation Type
Parent and Student Surveys

Subject
All Subjects

Grade
All Grades

Use of Evaluation
Formative

Professional Status
Teacher

Developer
The Tripod Project is led by Dr. Ron Ferguson from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and Rob Ramsdell, the vice president of School Improvement Services at Cambridge Education.

Product Description
The Tripod Project administers student and teacher surveys that seek to identify attitudes, perceptions, experiences, and practices. The goal of the work of the Tripod Project is to improve content, pedagogy, and relationships while closing achievement gaps. Currently, a modified version of the Tripod student survey is being used as part of the Measures of Effective Teaching (MET) Project funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

General Target Population Information
The surveys were developed for use with teachers in any subject or grade level. 

Stage of Development
Any Stage

Users
The Tripod Project Surveys were used in the 15 districts that were members of the Minority Student Achievement Network (MSAN) located in California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Now, the Tripod Project consults with other school districts.

Research and Resources
Tripod Project papers and resources can be found at http://www.tripodproject.org/index.php/materials/materials_overview/.

Ferguson, R. F. (2002, December). Addressing racial disparities in high-achieving suburban schools. NCREL Policy Issues, 13.

Cost
Consultation services are customized based on client needs.

Contact Information
Kevin Hardy
Tripod Project Manager
Phone: 781-915-0020
E-mail: Kevin@tripodproject.org

Support Available
The Tripod Project offers consulting and support for teacher and student surveys, analysis and reporting, strategic school improvement planning, and professional development. See http://www.tripodproject.org/index.php/services/services_overview/.