The Riley Institute’s Research and Strategic Learning Group promotes evidence-informed practices and policies and supports entities that serve children and families across South Carolina. Our commitment to equitable outcomes underlies our work. In this spirit, we offer the following services:
- Research services such as designing and conducting quantitative and qualitative studies, writing and negotiating data-sharing agreements, creating measurement tools, and collecting and analyzing data to inform decision-making and improve programs
- Strategic learning consulting that empowers organizations to reflect on, assess, demonstrate, and effectively communicate the impact of their programs
- Workshops focused on the development of practical evaluation skills, such as survey design, qualitative research coding, and effective data visualization techniques
We offer a variety of research and evaluation services, ranging from conducting in-depth research studies that inform decision-making and best practices to designing customized measurement tools for your organization.
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Our strategic learning team helps empower organizations to critically examine the impact of services and programs and to effectively utilize research to inform program design.
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Our customizable strategic learning workshops offer opportunities to learn about effective survey design, data visualization techniques, and other practical skills that enhance your organization’s ability to understand and communicate your impact.
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Interested in Our Services?
We’d love to start a conversation about how we can support and partner with you. Please contact us about your project or with questions about our services today.
Meet Our Director of Research and Strategic Learning
Dr. Brooke Culclasure has been with the Riley Institute for over 20 years. She oversees all research projects and strategic learning initiatives in the institute. Her research interests include Montessori education in the public sector, project-based learning, and innovative education models that support equitable outcomes for all children. Dr. Culclasure also is a lecturer in the Politics and International Affairs Department at Furman University and an editorial board member for the Journal of Montessori Research.
Dr. Culclasure holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Richmond, master’s degrees from the University of Virginia and the University of South Carolina, and a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia.
Our Team
Brooke Culclasure
Sally Morris Cote
Tracy Waters
Alexis Sprogis
Kelly Gregory
Shekinah Lightner
