Department of Applied Research

The mission of the Department of Applied Research is to provide accurate, timely, and actionable data to a diverse audience that includes senior CPS leadership, federal and state agencies, instructional leaders, teachers, parents and the public in general. This mission is embodied in all aspects of our work, which includes:

• Conducting research in response to internal and external questions raised around education policy issues,

• Developing metrics for monitoring and evaluating the performance of schools, principals, and students, and

• Overseeing the review and approval of requests to conduct research or evaluation activities within the district.