About
ZSM Research and Education partners with schools (TK-12), colleges, and universities to support students, faculty, and staff in the areas of evidenced-based trainings, professional training, workshops, evaluations, traditional research services, and more. Learn more below.
Services
Research Services​
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Rubric Development and Assessment
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Scale and Survey Development and Feedback
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Data Analysis and Reports​
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Independent Research
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And More
Evaluations Services
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Curriculum and Syllabus DEI Assessment
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Workplace Inclusion Evaluation
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Program Evaluation (Process, Outcomes, Impact)
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Customizable Workshops, Trainings, Speaking​
Sample workshop topics teachers/faculty, staff, and administration may include but are not limited to:​
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Equity Minded Teaching Strategies
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Foster Care, Adoption, Homeless Youth Student Competency
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Wellness Pedagogical Practices
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Developing Inclusive Policies for Diverse S
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Sample workshops for students may include but are not limited to:​ ​
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How to Write a Research Statement for Graduate School
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Fostering Resilience, Overcoming Stigma​​
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First Gen College Student Survival Tool Box
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See the About page or contact us for additional topics.
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Advisory Retainer
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Our Advisory Retainer provides ongoing access to our expertise. Monthly retainers include scheduled calls, email support, light research, and feedback on materials (e.g., surveys, curricula, research).
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Pricing
​​​​Research and Evaluation Services
Hourly Rate: Starts at $250/hour
Advisory Retainer:
Starter - $1,250/month for 5 hours
Standard - $2,250/month for 10 hours (10% discount)
Premium - $4,000/month for 20 hours (20% discount)
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Workshops, Trainings, Speaking
Pricing will vary based on in person/online, complexity, recurrence starting at $1,000. Contact us for a quote by clicking here.
Discounts
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Grassroot nonprofits: Grassroots nonprofits with a budget of less than 100k will receive a 10% discount.
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Pro-bono: We take a limited number of pro-bono clients. To inquire about pro-bono please state this in the interest form.
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Promotion: Clients who promote our services will receive a one time additional 5% off. Conditions apply.
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The Process
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Complete an interest form​​ by clicking here.
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Your form will be reviewed to determine service fit.
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You will be invited to schedule a free consultation.
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Payment and agreement to terms occurs prior to service being rendered.
Disclaimer
Our services are designed to support informed decision-making, strategic development, and evidenced-based practice. However, we do not guarantee specific outcomes such as funding awards, policy adoption, or organizational accreditation. All deliverables are provided in accordance with research and professional ethics.