The declared mission of Empriical Education is to help school districts make cost effective decisions about adopting new instructional and professional development programs. The firm provides research services to districts, developers, and publishers to determine the effectiveness of programs. The principals are committed to providing independent, objective evidence while remaining sensitive to the unique context of the research site. Empirical Education is an advocate for using evidence in policy decisions. Empriical Education provide information and recommendations to trade organizations, policy institutes, foundations, and government entities that make or influence policy and practices in education.