Program Research

ITP Research Is Based on Project Focused Mentoring The project-based approach that ITP was founded upon has resulted in a program that can be measured, refined, and expanded. The United States Department of Education, National Mentoring Partnership, America's Promise, and many other education and mentoring organizations recognize ITP as a leader in academic mentoring.

2012 Research Results - Summary Document This document provides reflection about the research results and where ITP will focus over the next few years.

• Research Summary

2012 Research Results - Preston Middle School, Fort Collins, Colorado Preston Middle School began participating in August of 2011. Preston staff and students are paving the way for schools around the world to fully leverage our program while engaging in authentic STEM student work.

• Preston Middle School - Staff Reflections
• Preston Middle School - Project: Writing With Impact
• Preston Middle School - Project: Wildlife Habitat Improvement
• Preston Middle School - Project: Continue The Vision

Participant Survey Results - Teacher, Student, Mentor Surveys The following research was conducted by Dr. Chance Lewis (www.chancelewis.com).

• Teacher Survey Results
• Student Survey Results
• Mentor Survey Results

Chance W. Lewis, Ph.D. is the Carol Grotnes Belk Distinguished Professor of Urban Education and Director of The Urban Education Collaborative in the College of Education at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Dr. Lewis can be reached by e-mail at chance.lewis@uncc.edu or on the web at http://www.chancewlewis.com.