The Achievement & Assessment Institute
AAI and its centers partner with numerous agencies to improve the lives of children and adults through academics, employment, career advancement, and building healthy environments, and to enhance the capacity of organizations that help children, adults, and communities succeed.
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Grant Support
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Celebrating 10 Years of AAI
Learn about our origins and how we have grown over the last 10 years.
AAI in the News
ATS modernizes firefighter certification across Kansas
A streamlined credentialing system is helping Kansas get firefighters and emergency personnel into the field faster through computer-based assessments. KU‘s Assessment and Technology Solutions (ATS) and Kansas Fire and Rescue Training Institute (KFRTI) are partnering on the project.
CPPR Brings Community Voices and Data Together to Support Douglas County Families
Project staff facilitated a community sensemaking workshop that brought data and lived experiences together.
CPPR Brings Kansas County Data to Life with Innovative Mapping Tool
CPPR has developed a powerful new mapping tool that transforms complex substance use disorder (SUD) data into clear, actionable insights for every Kansas county. Featuring interactive maps, county-level profiles, and a data-driven SUD Risks and Resilience Index, the tool helps communities understand local vulnerabilities, identify protective factors, and plan targeted interventions.
United to Transform: The Power of Kansas Collaborations
Through conversations with more than 2,000 Kansans—from people with lived experience to local leaders—one truth became clear: no single organization can fix a complex system alone. Communities thrive when partners come together, share power, and build solutions