Powerhouse Partnership will Transform Education Research into Classroom Action

Jeff Jones, President, Solution Tree

Bloomington, Ind. (PRWEB) May 20, 2008

Solution Tree , a leading educational professional development company, has announced a joint venture with internationally acclaimed researcher Dr. Robert J. Marzano to create the Marzano Research Laboratory. The new company’s focus will be to synthesize Marzano’s 35 years of educational research, world-renowned for its breadth and depth, into accessible components that teachers and principals can put to immediate use for immediate gains in student learning. These strategies will be driven by continuous action research.

According to Marzano, “Our vision is to develop an online ‘research-into-practice’ resource center that would have up-to-date synthesis of all major areas of schooling—effective instructional practices, effective leadership practices and effective classroom assessment practices—along with practical strategies in each area. We will have something truly unique when the Marzano Research Laboratory products are completed.”

Solution Tree President Jeff Jones stated, “Dr. Marzano is a true icon in the field of educational research. Combining his past, current and future research with Solution Tree’s exceptional ability to deliver professional development through publishing, consulting and conferences will ensure Dr. Marzano’s research will continue to impact education practices today and in the years to come.”

About Solution Tree

Solution Tree Inc. is a leading provider of educational strategies and tools that improve staff and student performance. For 20 years, Solution Tree resources have helped K–12 teachers and administrators create schools where all children succeed. Solution Tree products and services include national and regional conferences that bring leading-edge theories and best practices to educational professionals; innovative publishing of research-based books, videos, and study guides; and inspired, customized professional development for schools and districts. For more information, visit http://www.solution-tree.com.

About Robert Marzano

President and founder of Marzano & Associates, Dr. Robert “Bob” Marzano has more than 35 years experience in education. He has worked in every U.S. state, as well as numerous countries in Europe and Asia. The central theme of Marzano’s work has been translating research and theory into practical programs and tools for K–12 teachers and administrators. He is a senior scholar at Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning and an associate professor at Cardinal Stritch University. In addition, Marzano is the author of more than 20 books, as well as hundreds of articles, book chapters, and curriculum guides.

Contact

Erinn Drone

Solution Tree

800-733-6786 ext 254

erinn.drone@solution-tree.com

###

Attachments

©Copyright 1997-

, Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.
Vocus, PRWeb, and Publicity Wire are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vocus, Inc. or Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.

Find More Educational Research Press Releases

CompassLearning Recognized as Education Technology Leader at South by Southwest Inaugural Learning and Technology Conference

Austin, TX (PRWEB) March 29, 2011

CompassLearning, a national leader in personalized education technology solutions for grades K-12, was tapped to help lead the debut of the inaugural education technology conference, SXSWedu, held as part of the 18th annual SXSW Interactive Festival, the premier destination for emerging media.

Eric Loeffel, Chief Executive Officer at CompassLearning, joined industry leaders to discuss the business potential in the education industry. This is the first year that SXSW gathered compelling presentations and panels from the brightest minds in education and emerging technology. The three-day event also featured panels that focused on areas such as digital education, distance learning, video game development, multimedia, and open education resources.

Ron Reed, an educational technology and publishing veteran who helped put together the inaugural event, along with other schooling experts, believe there’s a technology-driven paradigm shift in education akin what’s happened in music and film, which made SXSW a logical platform for educational innovation.

“I think the dramatic changes in business models that we’ve seen in music and film are now occurring in education. There’s a seismic shift as it relates to technology and empowering educators and students,” stated Reed. “It is an opportunity to convene thought leaders to find ways to do things in a better, faster, more efficient, cost effective, and engaging way.”

“Texas is a natural laboratory for education innovation. The timing of the first SXSWedu is especially interesting, given the state’s budget crisis and looming cuts in education,” stated Loeffel. “It was an honor to participate in the inaugural SXSWedu conference and have the opportunity to highlight the importance of K-12 educational technology and digital learning.”

About SXSW- South by Southwest (SXSW, Inc.) is a private company based in Austin, Texas, with a year-round staff of professionals dedicated to building and delivering conference and festival events for entertainment and related media industry professionals. Since 1987, SXSW has produced the internationally recognized Music and Media Conference & Festival.

About CompassLearning- CompassLearning, the leading provider of personalized education technology solutions, has been helping students excel for more than 40 years. To help students achieve success, CompassLearning products support differentiated instruction, formative assessment, and response to intervention. The company’s flagship product, CompassLearning Odyssey, is based on current and confirmed educational research and is developed in a learning studio of highly qualified curriculum experts working alongside talented animators, scriptwriters, and engineers. From the struggling learner to the student needing a challenge, CompassLearning Odyssey is designed to engage, educate, and inspire. For more information about CompassLearning, visit http://www.compasslearning.com.

###

©Copyright 1997-

, Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.
Vocus, PRWeb, and Publicity Wire are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vocus, Inc. or Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.

More Educational Research Press Releases

Tambellini Group 2010 SIS Market Report Reveals Trends and Leaders

Irvington, VA (Vocus/PRWEB) March 03, 2011

The Tambellini Group (TTG), the world’s leading research and advisory firm for higher education executives, announces the availability of its annual research report: “2010 Student Information Systems: U.S. Higher Education Market Share, Insights and Trends.” Student information systems (SIS) include capabilities for enrollment, admissions, student billing, registration, grades, transcripts, academic advising, and student services.

In the paper, TTG analyzes and reveals data on SIS purchases made by U.S. higher education institutions in 2008 and 2009. The report focuses on the top vendors contracted by institutions in 2008 and 2009 with emphasis on 2009 data. Data is broken down both by institution size and institution type and shows which vendors captured which segments of the market in 2008 and in 2009.

According to the report, in 2009 approximately 114 U.S. higher education institutions, defined as individual campuses, selected a new SIS from a top-tier higher education software vendor. The top-tier vendors analyzed were Campus Management, Datatel, Jenzabar, Oracle PeopleSoft, SunGard Higher Education, and Top School.

Says TTG President Vicki Tambellini, “SunGard Higher Education remains the overall market share leader with 29% market share. Campus Management follows with 20% overall market share. SunGard Higher Education SIS products were selected most often in 2009, followed by Jenzabar. Higher education institutions are benefitting from the fact that fewer institutions are purchasing new SIS systems. The top vendors are offering very competitive proposals and flexible contracting terms in order to win new business.”

The 2010 report utilizes the full capabilities of the TTG Higher Education Technology Profile DatabaseTM and has expanded information regarding insights and trends, including specific information regarding how each of the Top Vendors are responding to changes in technology and changes in the economy.

Research data for the report was compiled by TTG and includes vendor sales through December 31, 2009. TTG maintains, updates, and delivers the most comprehensive database of institution technology profiles available. The company began tracking this data in 2001 in response to client requests, and today provides data to over 3,500 global organizations and institutions. TTG gathers and maintain data on SIS selections from a variety of sources, including press releases, institution materials (i.e. project websites and presentations), news articles, surveys, interviews, and vendor case studies. TTG data now exists for over 7,900 institutions, with more than 80 data fields and more than 30,000 technology products and vendors.

The full report –“Student Information Systems U.S. Higher Education Market Share, Insights and Trends 2010” is currently available. If you are a full time higher education employee, you are eligible for the discounted price of $ 1,495 for a campus-license or $ 495 for a single user license. If you are a vendor or other non-higher education sole proprietor, the full report is available for $ 2,495 per single-user license. If you are a vendor or other non-higher education employee requesting unlimited internal access for the report, the unlimited internal user report license is available for $ 14,995; alternatively, access for up to three named users is available for $ 8,795.

Please contact becky(dot)rose(at)thetambellinigroup(dot)com to order the report.

About The Tambellini Group

The Tambellini Group, LLC is the world’s leading research and advisory firm for higher education executives. TTG delivers detailed quantitative and qualitative technology research, insight and analysis specifically for education and enables informed decisions based on data. Executive level skills and services include strategic advice for executives, market research, contract negotiations with administrative systems technology vendors and service providers, and published thought leadership on business and technology issues. Specializing in the education technology sector, TTG is led by Vicki Tambellini and is headquartered in Irvington, Virginia.

About edu1world.org

Edu1world, LLC, is a Web 2.0 resource and expert network exclusively for higher education CIO’s, professionals, faculty, associations, and vendors, who develop, support and work with technology solutions. It is a community of practice where members from around the world share lessons learned, research best practices and vendor solutions, learn about technology trends, and access the expert content they need to succeed. The edu1world mission is to deliver a state of the art web 2.0 SaaS application that builds transparency between technology vendors and educational institutions and unites the vendor community with the education industry for the benefit of all.

###

©Copyright 1997-

, Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.
Vocus, PRWeb, and Publicity Wire are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vocus, Inc. or Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.

Find More Educational Research Press Releases