Research · Data science · AI · Evaluation

Clarity for the decisions that shape what comes next.

Arcline Insights helps education and public purpose organizations turn complex data into clear insight, decision-ready tools, and practical next steps.

Better decisions begin with better questions.

Perspective built across sectors
EducationGovernmentTechnologyFinancial servicesResearch
What I do

Turn complex questions into focused work and useful answers.

From survey research and evaluation to predictive models, dashboards, and applied AI, Arcline pairs analytical rigor with practical judgment.

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Program evaluation & implementation studies

Assess whether programs are reaching intended outcomes and understand how implementation shapes results.

  • Program and outcome evaluation
  • Implementation studies
  • Evaluation frameworks and measures
02

Survey research & insights

Collect useful, reliable feedback with instruments designed around the decisions your organization needs to make.

  • Survey and questionnaire design
  • Survey administration and data collection
  • Analysis, interpretation & reporting
03

Data science & decision intelligence

Turn complex data into clear signals, useful decision tools, and a stronger view of what may come next.

  • Executive dashboards & data products
  • Predictive modeling and forecasting
  • Machine learning applications
04

Applied AI & responsible adoption

Identify practical, responsible ways to use AI, grounded in real needs, organizational context, and measurable value.

  • AI opportunity and readiness assessments
  • Use case design and prototyping
  • Implementation, evaluation & governance
How I work

Evidence first. Practical next steps.

Good research connects evidence to the realities of people, programs, and systems. The work should leave you with a clearer view and a useful way forward.

01

Start with the real question

Get clear on the decision, the people it affects, and what a useful answer needs to make possible.

02

Build a grounded picture

Bring together the right data, research, and context. Make assumptions visible and surface what is still unknown.

03

Make the work usable

Share findings in a form leaders and teams can understand, discuss, and act on.

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Learn as you go

Use implementation evidence to track progress, adjust the approach, and strengthen the next decision.

Dr. Megan Oftedal, founder of Arcline Insights
Independent perspective. Collaborative practice.
About Arcline

Research-minded. Analytically rigorous. Grounded in how organizations work.

Dr. Megan Oftedal is a data, research, and strategy leader with more than 15 years of experience across education, government, technology, financial services, and policy research. She serves as Principal Data and Strategy Officer at the Oklahoma Public School Resource Center, supporting work to strengthen Oklahoma schools.

Through Arcline Insights, Megan partners with organizations to use evidence well and turn complex questions into clear, practical decisions. Previously, she served as Chief Data & AI Officer and Principal Data Scientist at the Oklahoma State Department of Education and as Executive Director and CEO of the Oklahoma Office of Educational Quality and Accountability. Earlier in her career, she led data science teams at Meta and American Fidelity and conducted education policy research at the RAND Corporation.

Ph.D., Policy AnalysisRAND Pardee Graduate School
B.A., EconomicsLoyola University Chicago
Strategic Data FellowHarvard Graduate School of Education

Megan serves on the board of John Rex Elementary Charter School. Arcline partners with organizations that want evidence to do more than describe a challenge: they want it to guide better choices.

Start a conversation

What decision are you trying to make with greater clarity?

For project inquiries, reach Megan by email or phone. She’ll be glad to talk through the question and what kind of support would be useful.