Boberg J., & Bourgeois, S. (2019). The effects of an incentivized climate on autonomy, relatedness, and reading achievement during the middle years: A self-determination theory perspective. Seventh International Self-Determination Theory Conference. Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Boberg, J., & Bourgeois, S. (2018). The effect of incentives on trust, motivation, engagement, and math success during the middle years. Southwestern Educational Research Association Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Camerena, E., & Bourgeois, S. (2018). Perspectives of credit recovery: A multi-source case study. Southwestern Educational Research Association Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Bourgeois, S, & Miller, R. (2017). On letting learn: The danger and saving power of assessment. Society for the Philosophical Study of Education Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
Bourgeois, S., & Boberg, J. (2017). Parenting style, self-regulation, and engagement: Assessing four dimensions of Engagement. SELF Biennial International Conference, Melbourne, Australia.
Boberg, J., & Bourgeois, S. (2017). The undermining effects of incentives and controlled motivation on student trust, emotional engagement, and reading achievement in preteens. SELF Biennial International Conference, Melbourne, Australia.
Bourgeois, S., & Camarena, E. (2017). Moving students from dropout recovery to college readiness: A case study. Texas Charter Schools Association Conference, Grapevine, TX.
Camarena, E., Bourgeois, S., & Kasapi, J. (2017). Personalized and blended learning: Learning belongs to the learner. Texas Charter Schools Association Conference, Grapevine, TX.
Miller, R., & Bourgeois, S. (2016). Teaching as entertainment vs. the hard school. Society for the Philosophical Study of Education Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
Camarena, E., & Bourgeois, S. (2016). Diagnostic assessment and intervention: Closing the achievement gap in the credit recovery model. Texas Charter Schools Association Conference. Austin, TX.
Boberg J., & Bourgeois, S. (2016). School-based trust, motivation, and achievement during the middle years. Sixth International Conference on Self-Determination Theory, Victoria, BC, Canada.
Bourgeois, S., and Holly, J. (2016). Growth and achievement: Quadrant reporting to clarify instructional decisions. NWEA Fusion Central, Indianapolis, IN.
Bourgeois, S., & Boberg, J. (2016). The comparative effects of school-based trust, engagement, and self-regulation on reading achievement during the middle years. Southwestern Educational Research Association Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Bourgeois S., & Brown, S. (2015). MAP as a predictor of state assessment results: A multi-factor model. NWEA Fusion Central, Chicago, IL.
Bourgeois, S., & Boberg, J. (2015). Understanding high-achieving, cognitively disengaged students: A self-determination theory perspective. SELF Biennial International Conference, Kiel, Germany.
Bourgeois, S. & Boberg, J. (2015). Understanding high-achieving, cognitively disengaged students: A mixed methods analysis. Southwestern Educational Research Association Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Boberg J. & Bourgeois, S. (2014). Testing a serial multiple mediator model of the effects of school leadership. Rocky Mountain Educational Research Conference, Pensacola, FL.
Boberg, J. & Bourgeois, S. (2014). School leadership, collective teacher efficacy, and student engagement. Education Leadership Conference, University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
Bourgeois, S., Brown, S., & Chaney, T. (2014). MAP as a Predictor of STAAR Passing: Extrapolating NWEA Tables. Texas Charter Schools Association Conference, Houston, TX.
Bourgeois, S. (2013). Incentives in the elementary classroom: An exploratory study. Rocky Mountain Educational Research Conference, Edmond, OK.
Bourgeois, S. (2012). Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation for academically gifted students in Germany and the United States: A phenomenological study. Rocky Mountain Educational Research Conference, Las Cruces, NM.
Ahart Solutions
Ahart Education is a division of Ahart Solutions, an educational research firm that has served hundreds of schools and districts over the past four years. Ahart regularly produces detailed and visually appealing summative reports for clients. Working in the educational consulting field, Ahart understands the challenges of expanding a client base. We have an experienced team of researchers, consultants, editors, and designers to support your project.
Dissertation Support
Ahart Education has helped over 250 doctoral students in the past 10 years obtain their terminal degree. Central to our publishing model is to redact the client’s doctoral dissertation where appropriate. We are intimately familiar with dissertation structure and know how to translate academic language into the more casual idiom needed for a general audience.
Asynchronous Audio Surveys
We employ the Ahart Asynchronous Audio Platform to gather content and automated transcripts. Clients respond to targeted audio survey items on their system and personal background. This time-saving device allows Ahart to pursue aggressive timelines at a relatively low cost.
Technical Writing Expertise
Ahart consultants hold advanced degrees and have published in peer-reviewed journals. We have over 20 consultants who can offer technical support on a range of topics. Ahart is highly accomplished in condensing extensive amounts of qualitative data into a coherent narrative. We are well-versed in the APA style guide and publishing conventions.
Editing
Ahart has several accomplished APA editors on staff to provide proofreading, copy editing, and formatting. Editing and formatting are rolled into the overall price to our clients, ensuring accuracy and stylistic consistency.
Internal Publishing House
Ahart Education LLC is a registered publishing house with books sold on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing. Ahart has purchased ISBNs to expedite the publishing process. We employ a publishing platform that formats Word and PDF documents for hard cover, paperback, and Kindle versions. Ahart also has in-house voice actors to record audio books. Ahart Education has multiple books on the Amazon platform and is quickly expanding their catalog.
According to Allan Weiss, PhD, author of The Consulting Bible, "having a commercially published book is the gold standard. . . . You do not need a best seller; you need a book that will cause buyers to say, 'We need to talk to this person.'"
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Step #1: In-Depth Interview
Lead consultant will conduct a 2-hour recorded Zoom interview to understand the client’s professional history, mission, and goals. Recording will be transcribed and used as source material.
Step #2: Document Analysis
Review of any relevant documents that may be redacted and used as source material, including:
Step #3: Asynchronous Audio Interviews
Based upon project goals, the client will complete 5-8 asynchronous audio interviews, each lasting 30 minutes. Recording will be transcribed and used as source material in the following areas:
Step #4: Formal Outline
Ahart will prepare a formal outline of the book for the client’s approval.
Step #5 Initial Draft
Using source material and interview transcripts, Ahart consultants will create an initial draft of the book in alignment of the agreed upon page count. When appropriate, Ahart will create tables and figures to support the text.
Step #6: Client Review and Feedback
The client will read the draft and provide written feedback with attention on content that needs to be added.
Step #7: Targeted Follow-up Interview
The lead consultant will conduct a 2-hour recorded Zoom interview with the client to frame additional text in light of the review.
Step #8: Final Draft
After adding material based upon client feedback and follow-up interview, Ahart prepares the final draft.
Step #9: Submission to Editor
Draft will be assigned to an Ahart editor for a close proofreading and copy editing in accordance with APA 7th Edition.
Step #10: Formatting
Ahart will format the document for upload to Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, creating paperback and Kindle versions. Ahart provides an audio version upon request for an additional fee.
Step #11: Publishing
Ahart Education, LLC is registered as a publisher. We provide cover design, ISBN, author bio, book summary, and make the final submission to Amazon.
Step #12: Book Launch
Ahart will publicize the book through multiple sources, including the Ahart Education website, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms. Upon book release, the client will be invited as a guest on The Old School podcast.
Step #13: Royalties from Amazon
Ahart will arrange for monthly royalties to be paid from Amazon directly to the client via bank transfer. Ahart will not receive royalties from the project.
Step #14: Book Reviews on Amazon
You will receive 3 book reviews by Ahart readers.