Collaborative research and evaluation support that advances learning and maximizes program outcomes.
Established in 2023, the Institute for Collaborative Research and Evaluation (ICRE) offers flexible and wide-ranging research and evaluation services (e.g. design, implementation, analysis). ICRE provides research and evaluation support for:
- Nonprofit organizations
- PK-12 school districts
- Private schools
- Governmental agencies
- Institutions of higher education
ICRE is an expansion of the Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium (MERC), a longstanding research practice partnership between Virginia Commonwealth University School of Education and PK-12 public school districts in the Richmond, Virginia region.