Accord conducts research to improve the quality of K-12 education. Research and Development (R&D) services focus on increasing student and teacher success at member schools. Based on the needs of a member school, R&D formulates research questions, develops research methods to find answers, collects and analyzes data, and reports its findings to key stakeholders. Customized Accord R&D services enhance the ability of school leadership to make critical decisions about curriculum, teaching and learning models, professional development offerings, and improvements to school culture.