About The ECRA Institute

The ECRA Institute is a national center for excellence that advances educational knowledge through research. Functioning independently as the academic research and publishing arm of ECRA Group Inc., The ECRA Institute leads the way to important research discoveries and insights that improve school systems and student achievement.

The mission of the ECRA Institute is to advance the understanding of theoretical constructs and organizational structures that affect performance through creative discoveries and innovative research. Composed of a vast network of academicians, research experts and leading educators, the ECRA Institute provides leadership and support to educator and educational leaders in our global community.

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Goals of The ECRA Institute

• Foster fundamental creative discoveries
• Encourage innovative research strategies and their applications
• Develop, maintain and renew educational tools to promote scholastic achievement
• Expand the knowledge base in education and associated sciences
• Exemplify and promote the highest level of research integrity, public accountability and social responsibility

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Initiatives of The ECRA Institute

• Publish White Papers and other publications that offer the latest research and insight into leading-edge, relevant and challenging topics
• Offer lecture series, workshops and other opportunities for discussion and discourse on topics that impact today's educational environment
• Disseminate information kits related to effective educational leadership and its impact on student achievement
• Direct programs for the collection, dissemination and exchange of information that foster excellence.

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The ECRA ACT® Online Writing Test

July, 2006 - The ECRA Institute has launched an ACT® Online Practice Writing Test for students and educational institutions. This test is available through www.ecratest.com. The test features a simulated ACT® Writing test which will be scored by ECRA Group's experienced graders. In addition to receiving a score on their essay, students will receive recommendations on how to improve their writing.