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Inquiry Systems LTD.

Systems Consulting for Social Science and Educational Inquiry

Including THOMAS and COLLIER Research and Evaluation Work

in Dual Language Education

Professional Staff:

Wayne P. Thomas, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, George Mason University;

Trainer of professional educators and policy makers

Specialist in social science research and evaluation methods, statistics,

and large-scale computerized data analysis

Virginia P. Collier, Ph.D., Professor Emerita, George Mason University;

Trainer of professional educators and policy makers

Researcher in bilingual, ESL, and dual language education

Catherine Treasure, B.A., experienced certified, and award-winning master teacher (grades K-8);

Trainer of professional educators using SIOP and GLAD strategies for language instruction

Our Services

 We conduct and advise on:

• Social Science Analyses
• Education Research
• Program Evaluations
• Test Design, Development, and Analyses

• Professional Development Training for Schools, School Districts, and Other Local, State,  National, and International Agencies

 We specialize  in school-based programs and research for "at-risk" students, especially English learners (students whose first language is not English).

Our goal is to provide local, state, national, and international agencies with action-oriented analyses and information they can use to successfully refine and improve their education programs, and to document and validate their successes.