Learning Collaborative Institute

At LCI, our team of professional education leaders and researchers collaborate with educators and their workforce and community partners to uplift vital voices and use data to advance learner outcomes, through multiple of levels of engagement.

1. Data Topical Trainings to strengthen data collection methods and data use
2. Coaching Sessions to advance strategic priorities and goals
3. Data Analysis and Systems Support to advance strategic priorities and goals
4. Learning Collaborative Convenings to share expertise and exchange resources with peers
5. Deep Dive Online Training Modules to strengthen data-informed collaborative action
6. LCI High School Exit Survey to measure learners’ postsecondary aspirations and outcomes
7. LCI’s Library of Online Resources to encourage sharing of learning and resources

"The Learning Collaborative Institute has been an important partner in providing data support for the Mammoth High School Community Classroom project. Through implementation of the High School Exit Survey, we gained valuable insight into our graduates’ postsecondary plans and their experiences navigating applications and planning for life after high school. We plan to continue using this Survey annually to build a longitudinal understanding of graduate outcomes and to inform ongoing program improvement."

"Through LCI’s partnership with my school district, I was able to take college-level courses in high school, which prepared me for my post–high school path and eventual admission to Stanford University. Because of the impact LCI had on my academic journey, I returned to join the LCI team to help provide other students with the same opportunities."

~ Mario Portillo, Junior at Stanford University

Collaborators in LCI's National Network of RLCs bring forward their lived experiences, challenges, and learnings from diverse rural regions and contexts to grow and learn alongside those who are rooted in shared journeys. Elevated conversations and peer learning exchanges result in improved practices and generate data for policy advocacy.

The response has been overwhelmingly receptive — so much so that we currently have a national waitlist of schools and partners eager to join. As we grow thoughtfully and sustainably, we look forward to welcoming new Partners and continuing to strengthen a vibrant, collaborative culture, grounded in shared learning and collaborative impact.

1. Collecting and Using Focus Group Data
2. Learner and Community Engagement in Assets-Based Data Collection
3. Collecting and Using Observation Data
4. Reporting and Sharing Data for Collective Action