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Benjamin Cohen, Ph.D.

Benjamin Cohen, Ph.D.

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  • About me

    Director of Research and Evaluation at the Center for Schools and Communities

  • Education

    • Drexel University

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      BS History

      Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society in History; Photography Editor @ Drexel Triangle Newspaper

    • University of Maryland College Park

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      MA Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education

    • University of Maryland College Park

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      Ph.D. Education Policy, Planning and Administration

      Activities and Societies: American Evaluation Association Eastern Evaluation Research Society My dissertation used logistic regression analysis to examine attrition for novice teachers, and analyzed how mentors' experience and other variables moderated attrition rates.

  • Experience

    • Walter R. McDonald and Associates

      Feb 1995 - Mar 1997
      Research Assistant

    • American Institutes for Research

      Mar 1997 - Apr 2002
      Research Analyst

      Conducted a wide range of activities related to the planning and implementation of a large national survey examining teachers’ qualifications and working conditions. Designed questionnaires, created specifications for statistical reports, conducted statistical analysis, developed conference proposals and presentations, planned and developed web sites, and oversaw and supervised various projects and staff.

    • Center for Schools and Communities

      May 2004 - now
      Director of Research and Evaluation

      Responsible for the management, design and quality of several evaluation, data collection and analysis projects. Develops and analyzes quantitative and qualitative datasets from field, survey and administrative data collection systems. Engages with stakeholders to understand program components and the corresponding evaluation designs that connect to program goals. Staff supervision. Co-authors manuscripts and proposals, and co-leads organizational and strategic development. Develops the Center’s first Research Brief series and an internal evaluation review system. Project experience includes:* Application of various quantitative and qualitative methods to answer complex questions* Design of randomized control trials;* Research and evaluation of early childhood educator professional development * Evaluation of teacher preparation and development programs;* Evaluation of ESL training (US Department of Education), free/reduced price lunch programs (US Department of Agriculture), bullying prevention initiatives and statewide pregnancy prevention efforts; and* Research and evaluation of other programs focused on school-aged youth. Show less

    • Temple University

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2008
      Adjunct Professor

      Taught graduate level research methods course.

    • Eastern Evaluation Research Society

      May 2016 - May 2021
      Board Member

      Served as Program Chair for 2021 evaluation conference.

    • Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

      Oct 2017 - Dec 2021
      Adjunct Professor (Analytics)

      Teach courses in data visualization design and network analysis using R in Harrisburg University's Data Analytics program.

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  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Holy Spirit Hospital on Apr 2010
      Holy Spirit HospitalAssociated with Benjamin Cohen, Ph.D.

    • Special Development District Planning Committee Member

      Issued by Hampden Township on Nov 2012
      Hampden TownshipAssociated with Benjamin Cohen, Ph.D.

    • Set Builder

      Issued by Cumberland Valley School District on Feb 2015
      Cumberland Valley School DistrictAssociated with Benjamin Cohen, Ph.D.