The Department of Research, Accountability, and Assessment (DRAA) provides data analyses and other information to facilitate the monitoring of progress toward achieving the goals of the Blueprint for Progress. This is accomplished through the development, implementation, and evaluation of system research activities, including all aspects of conducting and reporting results of research and program evaluations related to the many factors that impact student achievement, and analyzing and reporting performance results. The department prepares the Annual Report on Results and other accountability documents, such as the Maryland School Performance Program Report, the Master Plan, and the Bridge to Excellence Master Plan Update. In addition the department is responsible for all aspects of implementing and monitoring state- and county-mandated testing programs, including the Maryland School Assessment (MSA and Alt-MSA), High School Assessments, PSAT, and for providing support to curriculum offices in the identification and administration of other assessments. DRAA also oversees compliance of adequate yearly progress accountability for schools in improvement, and provides leadership and systemwide support for the alignment on Baltimore County Public Schools' school improvement plans and processes with the Blueprint for Progress and federal and state requirements.

• Provide research results and other data-based information to support systemwide efforts to engage in continuous improvement to ensure that all students are prepared for college, the workplace, and life after high school.
• Provide support to offices and schools in data analysis and interpretation to assist with the identification of the issues underlying student performance results.
• Collaborate with offices systemwide to provide support for planning and implementing high quality program evaluations to determine best practices for instruction.
• Evaluate and prioritize requests from external agencies, universities, companies, and individuals who wish to conduct research in Baltimore County Public Schools.
• Ensure that the system meets requirements for accountability under the Bridge to Excellence and No Child Left Behind acts in regard to the system Master Plan and school improvement.
• Provide ongoing communication and support to school test coordinators and administrators on all aspects of state- and county-mandated assessment programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.