Grant Clayton

Grant Clayton, PhD serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning within the College of Education at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. With extensive experience in K-12 schools prior to joining UCCS, Dr. Clayton contributes to both teacher education and educational research initiatives at the institution. His faculty directorship focuses on Secondary Education programs, shaping curriculum and instruction for future educators.

• PhD from University of Colorado Colorado Springs
• MA from University of Denver
• BA from University of Texas

Dr. Clayton's research agenda centers on critical issues in contemporary education, including education policy analysis, post-secondary readiness metrics, innovative teacher preparation models, curriculum development, and causal research methodologies. His work particularly examines the intersection of school choice policies, charter school dynamics, and educational equity in urban settings like Denver Public Schools. Clayton's research often employs sophisticated quantitative methods to investigate relationships between student characteristics, educational interventions, and academic outcomes.

His publication record reveals a strong focus on school choice mechanisms, charter school operations, and college readiness indicators. Clayton has contributed significantly to understanding how standardized testing relates to college placement, how concurrent enrollment programs affect student trajectories, and how educational policies impact diverse student populations. His collaborative work spans multiple institutions and addresses practical challenges in educational systems.

Dr. Clayton maintains active membership in several leading professional organizations including the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Association for Education Finance and Policy (AEFP), Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE), and Association for Institutional Research (AIR).

Within the university, Clayton serves on important institutional committees including the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for Human Subjects Protection, the HIPAA Privacy Board, and the Assessment and Accreditation Committee. His teaching portfolio includes courses on School, Society, and Diversity; Introduction to Research and Statistics; Applied Research Project; and Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, and Evaluation.