Program Evaluation
We work with our clients to develop and implement evaluative inquiry plans that take into account critical decision making points,
maximizing the utility of findings and propelling the cycle of learning and action that will help your organization succeed.
Based on individual client needs we undertake collaborative:
Evaluation Design and Planning
Formative Evaluations / Implementation Studies
Studies combining both Formative and Summative (Outcome) Evaluation
Needs Assessments
Communicating and Reporting Plans
In collaboration with clients, and drawing upon internal and external experience and expertise, we customize the following measures and methods to meet information and decision making needs, and build systems and strategies for on going learning within organizations.
- Theories of Change and Logic Models
- Surveys (paper and web-based)
- Focus groups
- Interviews
- Observations
- Case studies
- Student achievement measures
- Knowledge assessments / Criterion-referenced measures
- Attitudinal and affective measures
- Identification, gathering, and analysis of data available from existing/secondary sources
Our learning approach to evaluation is designed to maximize use of findings. We view evaluation as a tool for improvement, not paper work required for funding. As such, our approach is highly participatory and collaborative, and at its best, is driven by a mutually shared spirit of inquiry. We believe that evaluation should be informed by prior learning, informs new learning, and feeds forward to set the conditions for future learning.