East Main Educational Consulting, LLC.

East Main Educational Consulting, LLC (EMEC) was established in January 2004 serving a small client-base with evaluation services for state and federally funded grants. As 2004 progressed into 2005, our client-base grew to include the evaluation of additional funded projects and consulting activities that include grant preparation and planning, staff development, and technology assistance.

EMEC collaborates with K-12 schools, community colleges, and universities. Our staff specializes in science and mathematics education and technology with experience working with funding agencies such as the National Science Foundation, the Department of Education, and the State of North Carolina.

Mailing Address: PO Box 12343, Wilmington, NC 28405

Phone/Fax: 910-784-9523

Publications

• Heath, B.P., Lakshmanan, A., Perlmutter, A., & Davis, L.B. (2010). Measuring the impact of professional development on science teaching: A review of survey, observation, and interview protocols. International Journal of Research & Method in Education. 33(1), 3-20.
• Heath, B.P., Herman, R., Lugo, G., Reeves, J., Vetter, R., & Ward, C. (2005). Project Numina: Enhancing student learning with handheld computers. IEEE Computer Magazine. 38(6), 46-53.
• Heath, B.P., Herman, R., Lugo, G., Reeves, J., Vetter, R., & Ward, C. (2005). A mobile learning environment to support a virtual education community in science and mathematics. Technological Horizons in Education Journal (T.H.E. Journal). 32(8), 33-37.
• Heath, B.P., McArthur, D., McClelland, M.K., & Vetter, R.J. (2005). Metadata lessons learned from the iLumina Digital Library. Communications of the ACM. 48(7), 68-74.
• Reeves, J.H., Kimbrough, D., Heath, B.P., Mullen, J., & Cassanova, R. (2006). Distance Learning: A Viable Alternative to the Conventional Lecture-Lab Format in General Chemistry. Journal of Chemical Education. 83(3), 501.

Presentations

• Heath, B.P., & Young, J. (2009, November). Systems thinking approaches for program evaluation. Paper presented at the American Evaluation Association Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.
• Lakshmanan, A., Elder, M., Perlmutter, A., & Heath, B.P. (2009, November). A longitudinal evaluation of the impact of professional development on science teacher self-efficacy and the implementation of inquiry-based methods in the classroom. Paper presented at the American Evaluation Association Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.
• Elder, M. & Perlmutter, A. (2009, April). Educational Network Venture Into Science/Math Instruction, Outreach, and North Carolina Standards (ENVISIONS). Poster session presented at the Department of Education Math and Science Partnership (MSP) Regional Conference, San Francisco, CA.
• Heath, B.P., Lakshmanan, A., Perlmutter, A., & Walters, B. (2007, November). Evaluating the link between teacher professional development and student achievement: A longitudinal, mixed-method approach. Paper presented at the American Evaluation Association Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD.
• Basile, Koellner, Kimbrough, Jacobson, Morris, Heath, Lakshmanan. (2006, October). The veritable quandary of measuring teacher content knowledge. Paper presented at the second annual MSP Evaluation Summit, Minneapolis, MN.