Contributing Studies Community of Practice

RPPL’s 2024 Contributing Studies Community of Practice will convene PIs, research leads, and district RPP leaders from our funded studies to engage in virtual meetings to foster equity-centered research, implement shared measurement plans, and receive ongoing technical assistance from RPPL. This collaborative effort promotes alignment across studies and supports the generation of impactful research findings.

The RPPL Contributing Studies 2024-2026 Community of Practice is a comprehensive initiative designed to support principal investigators (PIs), lead researchers, and practitioners involved in contributing studies. This initiative includes various types of sessions, such as 90-minute group Zoom meetings that feature sharing sessions for study updates and problem-solving, and learning sessions focused on methodological processes led by CoP members or guest speakers. Additionally, participants can access one-on-one technical assistance with RAC or AIB members and personalized check-ins with RPPL’s Director of Equitable Research-Practice Partnerships for project updates and challenges.

Topics covered in these sessions range from research-practice partnerships and interdisciplinary collaboration to equitable research processes and public dissemination strategies. Case studies on recent contributing studies, data-sharing agreements, randomization, and shared measures are also discussed, ensuring a rich exchange of knowledge and best practices. This community fosters meaningful collaboration and empowers researchers to advance equity-centered educational research.

See RPPL’s approach to RFPs for Contributing Studies.