The Center on Knowledge Translation for Disability and Rehabilitation Research (KTDRR) is collaborating with the American Institutes for Research to support webcasts and a Community of Practice that examine issues and challenges around evidence-based practice and vocational rehabilitation (VR). To date there are six archived Webinars: ...
The Simulated Instruction in Mathematics Study is a pilot study of a new professional development program which leverages new technologies for virtual classroom simulation and tests its use in professional development to support strong instructional practice in middle school mathematics.
Hundreds of thousands of veterans return from conflict having experienced trauma; many struggle with PTSD and some are at risk for homelessness. We can serve veterans better by developing the best trauma-informed care practices, engaging families, and making the physical and mental well-being of service men and women a priority. ...
Christina Yancey, an expert at conducting and directing evaluations of workforce development programs and policies, is joining AIR as a vice president, leading AIR’s workforce program area.
To increase the capacity and efficiency of the nation’s airspace, the FAA is implementing new technology as part of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). AIR conducted job analyses to define the job of air traffic controllers and used these analyses as the foundation for strategic analyses that define ...
To increase the capacity and efficiency of the nation’s airspace, the Federal Aviation Administration is implementing the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). To support the FAA in determining the potential impact that NextGen may have on the training of air traffic controllers, AIR conducted a strategic training needs analysis ...
AIR today is announcing the launch of the AIR Equity Initiative, a five-year, $100+ million investment in behavioral and social science research and technical assistance to address one of the nation’s most pressing issues: systemic inequity. The AIR Equity Initiative will fund research projects that support the goal of establishing ...
The AIR Center for Addiction Research and Effective Solutions (AIR CARES) announces its Social Determinants of Addiction Webinar Series: The 4Ps—People, Policy, Programs, and Practice.
AIR is announcing changes to its senior leadership team that elevates two nationally recognized experts in their fields. Jessica Heppen, a highly regarded expert in education research, has been named Senior Vice President for Research and Evaluation, effective January 1, 2020. She will work closely with Jessica Johnson, Senior Vice ...
Jessica Heppen, a nationally recognized expert in education research, policy, and practice, is the president & CEO of AIR. Dr. Heppen been with AIR for 20 years and, in that time, has held several key roles during her tenure.