Wisconsin Evaluation Collaborative (WEC) conducts and supports program evaluations within education and community systems through partnerships with school districts, professional associations, state agencies, education-based community organizations, and Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESAs).
We are a community of evaluators with diverse content and methodological expertise from across WCER and the School of Education at UW-Madison. In addition to the network of experienced evaluation professionals, WEC includes an outreach clinic that provides services to small projects through applied training of graduate students in evaluation and research methods.
What’s New at WEC
WEC Evaluator Awarded for Racial Equity in Evaluation
WEC Evaluation & Research Scientist Dr. Nicole Bowman was named the inaugural recipient of the American Evaluation Association's Ricardo Millett Award for Racial Equity in Evaluation, recognizing her significant contributions to advancing justice and equity through community-centered evaluation practices.
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Featured Report: Closing Gaps Through Targeted Support
As part of an ongoing partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, WEC’s 2025 evaluation of the Achievement Gap Reduction (AGR) program analyzes the impact of strategies like one-to-one tutoring and class size reduction. The report highlights how these resources support student growth in K-3 classrooms across the state.
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Featured Report: Igniting Student Interest Through Real-World Inquiry
A new WEC report highlights the success of the SURGE program in engaging students with authentic research experiences. The evaluation findings detail how providing real-world inquiry opportunities builds student confidence and fosters interest in future career pathways.
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