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Joan Heller's Research Support

2016–2021
U. S. Department of Education, The Hispanic-Serving Institutions Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (HSI STEM) and Articulation Program. Caminos a Las Ciencias (CALC):  Pathways to Science. Saint Mary’s College of California subcontract to Heller Research Associates, J. I. Heller (Evaluator).

2015–2018
National Science Foundation, Cyberlearning and Future Learning Technologies.  Data Science Games:  Integration of Data Science Concepts and Skills with Secondary School Subjects through Data-Rich Games. W. Finzer (PI), D. Damelin, T. Erickson, M. Wilkerson-Jerde.  The Concord Consortium subcontract to Heller Research Associates, J. I. Heller (Evaluator). (DSG)

2015–1017
U. S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences.  Investigating How and Under What Conditions Effective Professional Development Increases Student Achievement in Elementary Science.  J. W. Little (PI), J. I. Heller, L. Miratrix. (ECCP)

2015–2020

Investing in Innovation Fund (i3). Making Sense of Science and Literacy: Improving Teacher Capacity and Effectiveness. S. Schneider (PI); K. R. Daehler, D. Newman, J. I. Heller. (MSSI)

2013–2017
National Science Foundation, DRK–12. Using Math Pathways & Pitfalls to Promote Algebra Readiness. J. Davenport (PI), A. Ramirez. Subcontract to Heller Research Associates, J. I. Heller (Evaluator). (MPPA)

2013–2017
National Science Foundation, DRK–12. CODAP— Collaborative Online Data Analysis Platform. W. Finzer (PI), D. Damelin, C. Konold, J. I. Heller. (CODAP)

2012–2017
National Science Foundation, DRK–12. SimScientists Assessments: Physical Science Links.  E. Quellmalz (PI), B. C. Buckley, M. Loveland, M. D. Silberglitt, D. Brenner. Subcontract to Heller Research Associates, J. I. Heller (Evaluator). (SimSci)

2011–2017
U. S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences. Making Sense of Science: Efficacy Study of a Comprehensive Professional Development Program for Middle School Science. K. R. Daehler (PI); S. Schneider, J. I. Heller. (AZE)

2011–2014
U. S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences. Making Sense of Science: Improving Student Achievement by Deepening Teacher Content and Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Ways That Transform Instructional Practices. S. Schneider (PI), K. R. Daehler, J. M. Shaw. Subcontract to Heller Research Associates, J. I. Heller (Evaluator). (Life)

2010–2013
National Science Foundation. Understanding Science: Improving Achievement of Elementary Students in Geoscience through Proven Professional Development and Collaboration.  K. R. Daehler (PI), N. Balster. Subcontract to Heller Research Associates, J. I. Heller (Evaluator). (GeoEd)

2009–2013
National Science Foundation, Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings. Math Pathways & Pitfalls: Capturing What Works for Anytime Anyplace Professional Development. J. I. Heller (PI). (MPPO)

2007–2012
National Science Foundation. Chemistry Facets: Formative Assessment to Improve Student Understanding in Chemistry. A. H. DeBarger (PI), J. Minstrell, C. Ayala. Subcontract to Heller Research Associates, J. I. Heller (Evaluator). (ChemFacets)

2007–2011
U. S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences. Learning Science for Teaching: Improving Achievement of Middle School Students in Science. K. R. Daehler (PI). Subcontract to Heller Research Associates, J. I. Heller (Evaluator). (EPW)

2006–2008
Stone Foundation. Understanding Science--Mapping the Scope and Sequence of Teacher Professional Development in Science. K. R. Daehler (PI). Subcontract to Heller Research Associates, J. I. Heller (Evaluator).

2005–2010
U. S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, Western Regional Educational Laboratory. Learning Science for Teaching: Professional Development and the Science Achievement of English Learners. J. I. Heller (PI). (FM)

2005–2010
U. S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences. Impact of Math Pathways & Pitfalls on Students’ Mathematics Achievement and Mathematical Language Development: A Study Conducted in Schools with High Concentrations of Latino/a Students and English Learners. C. Barnett-Clarke (PI). Subcontract to Heller Research Associates, J. I. Heller (Evaluator). (MPPL)

2005–2010
National Science Foundation, Teacher Professional Continuum Program. Effects of Content-Focused and Practice-Based Professional Development Models on Teacher Knowledge, Classroom Practice and Student Learning in Science. J. I. Heller (PI). M. Shinohara, J. W. Little. (EC)

2005–2010
National Science Foundation. Understanding Science—Improving Achievement of Middle School Students Through Content-Rich Professional Development Grounded in Classroom Practice. K. R. Daehler (PI), S. Schneider. Subcontract to Heller Research Associates, J. I. Heller (Evaluator). (FM–MCC)

2005–2009
California Department of Education, California Postsecondary Education Commission. Developing Rigorous Education in the Arts to Motivate Students (DREAMS): Improving Academic Literacy in the Arts. A. De La O (PI). Subcontract to Heller Research Associates, J. I. Heller (Evaluator). (ArtsAL)

2003–2007
National Science Foundation. Technology Enhanced Learning in Science. M. Linn (PI). Subcontract to Heller Research Associates, J. I. Heller (Evaluator). (TELS)

2003–2006
Texas Instruments and Key Curriculum Press. Impact of Handheld Graphing Calculator Use on Student Achievement in Beginning Algebra. J. I. Heller (PI). (Key-TI)

2000–2005
National Science Foundation. The Impact of Math Pathways and Pitfalls on Students’ Mathematics Achievement. C. Barnett (PI). Subcontract to Heller Research Associates, J. I. Heller (Evaluator). (MPP)

2000–2004
The California Arts Project. Evaluations of California Statewide Arts Project (TCAP); Community Arts Education Project (CAEP); Placer County Arts Project (PCAP); Riverside, Inyo, Mono, and San Bernardino Counties California Arts Project (RIMS CAP); Sierra North Arts Project (SNAP). J. I. Heller (PI).

2000–2003
Stuart Foundation. In Quest of Excellence: Supporting National Board Certification. J. Shulman (PI). Subcontract to Heller Research Associates, J. I. Heller (Evaluator). (NB)

1997–2004
Stuart Foundation. Science Cases for Teacher Learning. K. R. Daehler (PI), S. Schneider. Subcontract to Heller Research Associates, J. I. Heller (Evaluator). (Math Cases)

1997–2002
Stuart Foundation. Mathematics Case Methods Project. Carne Barnett (PI). Subcontract to Heller Research Associates, J. I. Heller (Evaluator). (MPP)

1997–1999
Educational Testing Service, Center for Performance Assessment. Performance Assessment Scoring Teacher Impact Study. J. I. Heller (PI).

1997–1999
Educational Testing Service, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Program. An Analysis of Raters’ Judgments in the Test of Spoken English. J. I. Heller (PI).

1996–1997
National Science Foundation. Science Cases for Teacher Learning. K. R. Daehler (PI), S. Schneider. Subcontract to Heller Research Associates, J. I. Heller (Evaluator). (Science Cases)