The Research Institute

General information

The Research Institute (TRI) at Western Oregon University improves the quality of life for individuals by facilitating positive change in education, health, and human services systems.

To attain this vision, TRI conducts a comprehensive multi-disciplinary program of research, evaluation, program/model training, development, technical assistance, direct service, and dissemination serving both typical and special populations of all ages at the local, state, regional, and national levels.

TRI is guided by partnerships with consumers, families, and practitioners and measures the effectiveness of its work by the impact on their lives.

A focus on special education in the mid 1970’s began TRI's continued national prominence, initially in early childhood special education, then services to families of students with deaf-blindness, and now contributing to educator effectiveness pre-K through high education, all while respecting the importance of the health and well-being of the individual.