About
Todd Reeves is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Technology, Research and Assessment at Northern Illinois University's College of Education. His work bridges educational research, assessment, and teacher development, with a strong methodological focus on quantitative analysis and psychometrics.
Research Interests:
- Educational Assessment
- Teacher Education and Development
- Educational Technology
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Psychometrics and Measurement
- Professional Development Evaluation
His research leverages large-scale datasets like TALIS and focuses on validating assessment instruments, evaluating teacher induction, and understanding data-driven decision-making. He has published extensively in top journals such as Teaching and Teacher Education, Studies in Educational Evaluation, and Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment.
Scientific Awards and Recognition:
- Omnibus Award, Mid-Western Educational Research Association (2022)
- Student Recruitment Award, Mid-Western Educational Research Association (2017, 2018)
- Top Reviewer: Social Sciences, Publons (2017)
- Sentinels of Science Award: Social Science, Publons (2016)
- Certificate of Recognition for Mentoring, College of Education, NIU (2014–2017)
- Honorable Mention Dissertation Award, AERA (2014)
Grants and Advising: Dr. Reeves is actively involved in major externally funded projects with the National Science Foundation and U.S. Department of Education, serving as project evaluator and co-principal investigator. These grants focus on STEM education, rural education pathways, and Grow Your Own teacher programs. While no formal advisees are listed, his mentoring has been formally recognized by the College of Education.
Labs and Teams: He collaborates with research teams across NIU and external partners, particularly in evaluation and methodology. He is associated with research initiatives such as Project SEED and participates in professional networks including the Mid-Western Educational Research Association and AERA.
