The Research & Program Evaluation Office (RPEO) provides high quality analysis and reporting designed to support continuous improvement at all levels and support strategic planning around district priorities.
Office Staff
Research, Accountability, & Data Use Department (RAD) Interim Executive Director
Beth Vaade, MPA
Interim Exec. Director of Accountability
In this role, Beth oversees and supports RAD teams, including the Research & Program Evaluation Office, ROCKiT Innovation Team, Assessment Office and Enrollment Office. Since 2012, she has brought deep expertise and experience in research, evaluation and strategic planning to help MMSD learn more about how we work, our impact and what we can do to improve. She also leads district partnerships, including the ROCKiT innovation partnership between MMSD and American Family Insurance's Institute for Corporate & Social Impact and the Madison Education Partnership (MEP), a research-practice partnership between MMSD and UW-Madison's Wisconsin Center for Education Research. Beth has master's degrees in Educational Policy Studies and Public Administration from UW-Madison

Beth Vaade, MPA
Interim Exec. Director of Accountability
In this role, Beth oversees and supports RAD teams, including the Research & Program Evaluation Office, ROCKiT Innovation Team, Assessment Office and Enrollment Office. Since 2012, she has brought deep expertise and experience in research, evaluation and strategic planning to help MMSD learn more about how we work, our impact and what we can do to improve. She also leads district partnerships, including the ROCKiT innovation partnership between MMSD and American Family Insurance's Institute for Corporate & Social Impact and the Madison Education Partnership (MEP), a research-practice partnership between MMSD and UW-Madison's Wisconsin Center for Education Research. Beth has master's degrees in Educational Policy Studies and Public Administration from UW-Madison
Jamie Anderson
Secretary to the Executive Director of Accountability
General Contact Information
To contact RPEO with a general question please email Jamie Anderson at jlanderson@madison.k12.wi.us. or call (608) 442-2915.
For data requests please visit the requests tabs for an explanation of how to place your request.

Research & Program Evaluation Staff
Interim Director of RPEO

Chris Harrison, Ph.D.
Interim Director of RPEO
Chris holds a Ph.D. in Education Policy, Leadership, and School Improvement. He leads the Research & Program Evaluation Office, which develops the district's data dashboard and data analysis tools, supports internal research and program evaluation, and coordinates MMSD's External Research Committee. In addition to contributing to major research projects and evaluations, the RPEO team works closely with central office and school partners to support evidence-based decision making and improvement throughout MMSD.
Dashboard Team

Travis Grover
Data Warehouse & Dashboard Supervisor
Travis has been working at MMSD since 2001 in various IT roles. His current work includes:
- ■ Data warehouse development and maintenance to support integration of data from multiple data systems.
- ■ Development and maintenance of Data Dashboard.
Michelle Giuliano
Dashboard & Report Developer
Analytics and Evaluation

Brianne Monahan, MPA
Research Coordinator
Bri holds a Master's of Public Affairs from the University of Wisconsin and has worked in state and local education agencies and as an external evaluator:
- ■ Coordinates internal and external data requests.
- ■ Leads and manages research and evaluation projects in support of the district’s mission and Strategic Framework.

Grady Brown, MPA
Quantitative Analyst
Grady has a Master's in Public Policy and has worked at MMSD since 2016:
- ■ Provides data support, analysis, and data visualization work for the district.
- ■ Develops reports to monitor and evaluate district initiatives and programs.

Eric Lequesne, MA
Quantitative Analyst
Eric has a Master's of Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has worked with several nonprofits in Wisconsin as an education data analyst and external evaluator:
- ■ Provides data support, analysis, and data visualization work for the district.
- ■ Provides support for reports to monitor and evaluate district initiatives and programs.

Donald Dantzler, Ph.D. (ABD)
Survey and Research Specialist
Donald has held various higher education evaluation and research roles:
- ■ Engages in survey development, programming, and analysis to support district data needs.
- ■ Supports the district in measuring and supporting its programming, in alignment with the goals identified in the Strategic Framework, by developing research and data use tools to understand the needs of the community, families, staff, and students.
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MMSD Visual Analytics is powered by Tableau.
MMSD Visual Analytics is used to provide MMSD senior central leadership and school based leadership with operational dashboards and trend analytics. These resources are meant to facilitate strategic planning and provide summary statisitcs for reporting.
To sign in to the MMSD Visual Analytics server, please provide your MMSD b-number and your MMSD password when prompted by the sign in page.
MMSD Visual Analytics Sign InAfter signing in you will arrive at the Select a Site page. MMSD's internal dashboarding content is on the MMSD Visual Analytics site. MMSD's public dashboarding content is on the Public Visual Analytics site.
Data Dashboard is powered by Hoonuit.
Data Dashboard is used to provide MMSD staff in general with operational dashboards and student rosters. These resources are meant to facilitate day-to-day operations and provide student level data to staff.
To sign in to the Data Dashboard server, please provide your MMSD b-number and your MMSD password when prompted by the sign in page.
Data Dashboard Sign InData Dashboard 2.0 is the long-term replacement for Dashboard. New content is posted in consultation with content area experts.
Data Dashboard 2.0 is powered by Hoonuit.
Data Dashboard 2.0 is used to provide MMSD staff in general with operational dashboards and student rosters. These resources are meant to facilitate day-to-day operations and provide student level data to staff.
To sign in to the Data Dashboard server, please provide your MMSD b-number and your MMSD password when prompted by the sign in page.
Data Dashboard 2.0 Sign InRequesting User Rights: MMSD Visual Analytics and Data Dashboard user rights are primarily based on an employee's Infinite Campus user rights. To request IC user rights visit the IC Support page. The user rights for MMSD Visual Analytics and Data Dashboard update each evening.
The dashboards on this page are available to the general public. More dashboards are available on the reports page.
The Research & Program Evaluation Office produces reports and program evaluations on a regular basis as part of the district's Evaluation and Review Cycles. The reports and evaluations posted below have been shared with the Board of Education and/or external audiences. These documents are organized by topic, with the newest appearing first under each topic heading. Reports published before September 2017 may lack accessibility features. To obtain a copy of an RPEO Report older than 2017 please email our Office and we will provide a copy of the resource. A listing of historical reports still available digitally can be obtained here.
External Research in MMSD
Any potential research project in MMSD must undergo the review process by the External Research Committee (ERC). To determine if you should submit an ERC request and learn more about this process please Visit the ERC Webpage.
MMSD Internal Data Request
If you are a central office staff member or school-based leader, and you have a specific request for data analysis, report, survey, data visualization, or Tableau dashboard, please use this request form and provide as much information as possible.
Once the request form is completed, RPEO will assign a team member to manage your request who will be in contact with you to carry out the request. Note that if you have a general inquiry about the request process, please reach out to the Research Coordinator or Director of RPEO directly:
- General data requests are managed by the Research Coordinator, Brianne Monahan.
- Board reports, large-scale evaluation work, and support for district leadership are managed by the Director of RPEO, Oriana Eversole.
- Data Dashboard development and requests are managed by the Data Warehouse & Dashboard Supervisor, Travis Grover.
RPEO makes every effort to fulfill requests in as timely a manner as possible. Response times vary based on the nature and complexity of the data request as well as staff's availability to fulfill it. With that in mind, please think about the general timeframes below when requesting your completion date. Please note that RPEO is currently prioritizing work that directly supports COVID-19 response and projects that directly support the district’s implementation and monitoring of the Strategic Framework:
- Major projects or surveys - 1 month or longer.
- Standard requests (e.g., data pulls, simple dashboard or data visualization) - typically at least 10 business days.
General Queries and Public Data Requests
If you have a general query for a member of the Research & Program Evaluation Office or if you are a not an MMSD employee and you have a data request, please email Brianne Monahan at bcmonahan@madison.k12.wi.us.