A description of the audience for the report. Following are descriptions of each of the 10 categories. Please be sure to select the correct category for your submission. Studies using innovative methodology and techniques. Outstanding reports in this category will advance the state of the art in program evaluation, assessment, or planning.
Instructional research advances our knowledge of instruction and learning.
It is broad in scope, going beyond the implementation of a specific program in a specific setting. The report conforms to APA guidelines. Planning and Policy Research . Many school districts combine the planning function with the responsibility for evaluation, testing and research. Outstanding reports will describe the action plan, the criteria for monitoring and measuring implementation, the data gathered, and the results.