The REA Department assists schools and the District by collecting, interpreting, and communicating findings across the three areas noted below. REA assists staff to integrate data into the district improvement process and encourage data-based decision making.
RESEARCH
Conducting and managing internal and external research projects, as well as reviewing and disseminating educational research.
Application for Conducting Research (FORM)
Application for Conducting Research (PDF)
How to Conduct Research in Minneapolis Public Schools (PDF)
Protecting the Privacy of Student Information (PDF)
REA Research
EVALUATION
Participating in the design, implementation, and reporting of internal and external evaluations of programs and projects designed to meet the diverse academic needs of students.
Current Evaluation Projects
Data Request Form (Word)
Evaluation Resources
Survey Results
ASSESSMENT
Developing and administering District- and State-wide assessments to meet the diverse learning needs of students and to provide useful information for instructional decisions at the district and school level. REA also reports, analyzes, and interprets the District's and State's accountability measures to help schools to design educational improvement plans to meet academic and accountability benchmarks. See Interpreting Data for further assistance.
Assessment Calendar
Basic Skills Test (BST)
EXPLORE
K-2 Reading & Writing Checklist
Measure of Academic Progress (MAP)
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA)
Minnesota Student Oral Language Observation Matrix (MN SOLOM)
Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS)
PLAN
Test of Emerging Academic English (TEAE)
DISTRICT & SCHOOL REPORTS
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Reports
Districtwide Achievement Results (DAR) Reports
Interpreting Data
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessements (MCA) Reports
Other MPS & State Data Resources
Quality Performance Awards (QPA) Reports
School Information Reports (SIR) 2002-Present