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Illuminating the Path to Measurable Impact

Too often, education programs and nonprofits are burdened by information without direction—numbers without meaning, reports without resonance. 


At SignalPoint Research, we transform data into actionable insights, helping mission-driven organizations uncover the true signals of their impact.

Founded on the principle that evidence should lead to action, SignalPoint partners with education initiatives, learning programs, and nonprofits to bridge the gap between research and results. We believe that success isn’t just measured—it’s understood, refined, and amplified through strategic evaluation and thoughtful analysis.


With expertise in evidence-building studies, impact evaluations, data storytelling and grant writing, we empower organizations to make informed decisions with confidence. Our approach is rigorous yet practical, ensuring that insights don’t just sit on a page but drive real-world progress.

At SignalPoint, we know that the strongest programs aren’t just data-driven—they are insight-led. We help organizations cut through the noise, find their signal, and make a lasting impact.


Discover your impact. Sharpen your strategy. Move forward with clarity.

VISION & MISSION

Our Vision

Our Approach

Our Mission

SignalPoint Research drives progress in education through innovative, high-quality research. With personalized methodologies and rigorous standards, we deliver actionable insights to empower transformative programs that benefit students, communities, and society.

Our Mission

Our Approach

Our Mission

We empower educational and non-profit organizations with the evidence and insights needed to showcase their impact, meet the highest standards of effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement.

Our Approach

Our Approach

Our Approach

At SignalPoint, we see every project as an opportunity for collaboration and growth. By working closely with our clients, we craft tailored solutions that address their unique needs with expert precision. Rooted in the belief that evidence drives positive change, we empower education and nonprofit sectors to make a measurable difference. 

At SignalPoint, we see every project as an opportunity for collaboration and growth. By working closely with our clients, we craft tailored solutions that address their unique needs with expert precision. Rooted in the belief that evidence drives positive change, we empower education and nonprofit sectors to make a measurable difference. Our focus is on delivering actionable insights and real-world results that drive meaningful impact.

SIGNALPOINT LEADERSHIP

DENNIS CIANCIO, PHD

Dennis is the President and Founder of SignalPoint Research. Dr. Ciancio brings over two decades of experience leading projects designed to improve learning and instruction in PreK-12 settings. His work includes designing and executing experimental evaluations of promising interventions, conducting formative research, such as usability, feasibility, and implementation studies, producing tools for educators to improve practice, and developing formative assessments of academic skills for use in classroom settings. He has served as principal investigator on projects funded by the U.S. Department of Education, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, non-profit organizations, state and local education agencies, and for-profit companies. Before starting SignalPoint Research, LLC Ciancio served as Senior Researcher at WestEd, and on the faculty at the University of Tennessee and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He received his PhD in Developmental Psychology with a specialization in quantitative methodologies from the University of Notre Dame.

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CORE VALUES

Commitment to Education and Learning

 We are committed to advancing learning and education to drive progress and inspire meaningful change. 

High-Quality and Rigorous Research

 We are dedicated to conducting research that upholds the highest standards of quality, rigor, and innovation. 

Impactful and Actionable Outcomes

 We believe in the power of evidence to drive positive change in education and nonprofit sectors, helping our clients make a measurable difference. We are focused on delivering results that create real-world impact and provide actionable insights for success. 

Personalization and Cutting-Edge Methodologies

 We believe in using personalized and cutting-edge methodologies to adapt to the unique needs of those we serve. We continuously seek new ways to improve our methods, tools, and strategies to better serve our clients and stay at the forefront of program evaluation and research. 

Integrity and Adherence to Standards

 We prioritize integrity and adhere to rigorous ethical and professional standards in all our work. 

Benefiting Society and Communities

 We are driven by a passion to shape the future of innovation for the benefit of communities and society as a whole. 

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