Dr. Duckor’s current research interests focus on three areas: teachers’ understanding and use of formative assessment in the K-12 classroom; validation of teacher licensure exams and certification in state, national, and international contexts; and measuring non-cognitive outcomes for program evaluation and school improvement to better serve historically disadvantaged, low-income youth. He has served as a consultant to SJSU’s GEAR UP program and is a member of the College and Career Readiness Evaluation Consortium, National Council for Community and Education Partnerships (NCCEP).