John Hagar Ph.D.
Co-Director
Missouri Education Data Analysis Group
21330 North Route F, Clark Missouri 65243
(573) 641-5123 / (573) 239-4681
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science, Special Education (behavior disorders), University of Missouri, December 1982. (Certified to teach in Missouri, BD K-12); Master of Arts, Special Education, University of Missouri, December, 1994; Ph. D. Special Education, University of Missouri, July, 1998.
HONORS: Walter Scott Monroe Research Fellowship (1997 & 1998), Hardin-Pettit Scholarship (1996 & 1997), Mary Ann Baugher O’Brien Special Education Scholarship, Peabody Scholarship, Geraldine Fergen Scholarship, Esther Choate Lacey Scholarship, Certificate of achievement for outstanding work with handicapped children and youth, University Scholar, National Register of Outstanding College Graduates, Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities (graduate).
Other: Kappa Delta Pi, Pi Lambda Theta (National honor associations in education).
EXPERIENCE
2013 - Present:Co-Director, Missouri Education Data Analysis Group. Perform data analysis and school-improvement consulting for school districts and education-related entities.
2001 - Present: Data analyst for Columbia Missouri Public Schools through University of Missouri partnership. Work with district administration to develop ways of looking at student achievement and staff performance to improve student learning. Work with curriculum coordinators to develop district-wide testing programs to improve instruction through incremental assessment. Implement value-added measures for improvement of instructional practices. Perform implementation, analysis and reporting of district-wide perceptual surveys of all students and staff.
1994 - 2013: Research associate and policy analyst for The University of Missouri (retired). Performed data analysis and reporting for the Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education for the Missouri School Improvement Program and other departments. Coordinated data gathering, analysis and reporting for the Missouri Census of Technology for DESE. Performed analysis of large-scale assessment, survey and census data for University of Missouri Extension and state agencies. Coordinated data gathering, analysis and reporting for the Missouri eMints program. Developed state-wide achievement growth models.
1987 - 1994: Contract telecommunications installation supervisor for Butler Telecommunications. Installed advanced telecommunications network systems for AT&T, Siemens, and Northern Telecom.
1985 - 1986: Senior Behavior Disorders teacher at Woodhaven School in Columbia, Missouri. This position involved the educational planning and implementation of programs for 12 clients, and the supervision and training of 1 - 3 teaching aids. The primary emphasis of the curriculum was for clients to attain the necessary skills for sheltered employment. Secondary emphasis was placed on independent living skills and developing socially appropriate behaviors.
1982 - 1984: Graduate Research Assistant, Dept. of Special Education, University of Missouri. A research-oriented assistantship developing nationally standardized screening instruments for handicapped students, statistical analysis of instruments from large sample groups using mainframe statistical applications, and research design for several related projects. Taught the L-364 Behavior Management Lab class for two years in conjunction with other assistantship responsibilities.
Publications: The Relationship Between Principal Leadership Skills and School-Wide Positive Behavior Support: An Exploratory Study. Mary Miller Richter, Timothy J. Lewis, and John Hagar. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions published 23 February 2011, 10.1177/1098300711399097
References:
Dr. William Elder, Director Emeritus, The University of Missouri Office of Social & Economic Data Analysis
Dr. Michael Pullis, University of Missouri Special Education Departments
Dr. John Alspaugh, Professor Emeritus, The University of Missouri College of Education
Dr. Mary Miller-Richter, Missouri Statewide Positive Behavior Support
Mr. Chip Sharp, Director Columbia Public Schools Research, Assessment, and Accountability Department