Lisa M. Dorner, Ph.D.

teacher, researcher, life-long learner

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Program Evaluation

lisa-dorner-shaw-nature-reserve-3I have conducted program evaluations for non-profit organizations, universities, and K-12 school districts, examining questions of school climate, leadership, parent engagement, and service-learning. Using both quantitative and qualitative methods, I provide analyses to stakeholders, so they may understand the impact of their projects, as well as the processes of their projects’ implementation. Ultimately, I hope that organizations will use the results of the evaluations to scale-up effective programs, or appropriately change and enhance efforts as needed.

From 2017-2022, I have led the evaluation of a National Professional Development program in Missouri sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education: “SEE-TEL” – Strengthening Equity and Effectiveness for Teachers of English Learners. As Co-PI, I’ve designed all aspects of the research to measure effectiveness and clarify areas we can improve. See news stories of our project here: https://education.missouri.edu/2018/11/see-tel-working-to-improve-english-learner-instruction-in-missouri/ and http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/federal-grants-will-help-immigrant-rich-school-districts-train-more-english-language#stream/0

Since 2009, I have assisted the following organizations with their program evaluation needs:

  • Charter School Office at the University of Missouri-St. Louis
  • Community Action Agency of St. Louis County
  • HOME WORKS! The Teacher Home Visit Program
  • Neighborhood Leadership Academy
  • Research on Social and Educational Change
  • Tennessee Charter School Center

Research Areas

  • Language Policy & Planning
  • Educational Policy Implementation
  • Immigrant Integration
  • Program Evaluation

Research Projects

  • Families & Two-Way Immersion
  • Creating One-Way Immersion
  • Language Brokering

Partners

  • Organizations
  • Research Teams