Jonathan Tunik has over 30 years of experience in educational policy analysis and program evaluation.  He has managed project teams on complex experimental and quasi-experimental studies, case studies and field research in educational initiatives at the local, state and federal levels.  He prefers a participatory approach to evaluation that recognizes the client as the best source of program knowledge, and is adept at modifying evaluation designs to fit imperfect data.  He is also an excellent communicator who is sensitive to stakeholders’ concerns, and focused on bringing resources to bear on extracting practical, actionable insights from complex studies.

Expertise

PreK-20 Education

• Bilingual education

• Literacy instruction

• Science education

• Magnet schools

• College readiness

• School leadership

• Early childhood and family literacy

• Career counseling

• Data-driven instruction

 

Research and Evaluation

• Multivariate parametric and non-parametric statistical analysis

• Instrument development and validation

• Qualitative content analysis

• Structured professional development and classroom observation

• Data management

• Accessible results reporting and data visualization

• Capacity building to support client self-assessment

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Education​

• M.P.A. (1984), Research Methods, Columbia University

• B.S. (1981), Experimental Psychology, University of Wisconsin – Madison

• Certifications:  National Science Foundation certified K-8 Science Classroom Observer, K-8 Science Professional Development Observer