Program Evaluation

Evaluation and assessments are similar, but different.  We believe it is imperative to assess work during the project and evaluate the work output at specified points.   

Good program evaluators understand the content area of the work being evaluated.  Good program evaluators know how to dissect the work into measurable goals.  And, we believe, good program evaluators work with you as you write your proposals to ensure it is written with a thorough and executable assessment and evaluation plan.

Good program evaluation requires good program managers.  We have extensive program management experience and Dr. Carrico maintains a PMP certification.

We have over a dozen years' experience and dozens of program evaluations for a variety of federally funded grants, STEM outreach programs, and nonprofit programs.  

Please contact us with requests to work with you on your next program.

Typical program evaluation work includes:

• Work with proposal team to develop the Evaluation Plan and data collection/analysis sections of the proposal
• Develop a program mapping of purpose, objectives, goals, and research questions to methods, resources, schedule, and outcomes to assist the program team with remaining on target
• Participate in occasional team meetings  
• Assess data collection instruments and data analysis methods prior to their use with real-time and formal feedback
• Evaluate effectiveness of teams regarding timing of data collection, interpretation of analysis, schedule, and team collaboration; making recommendations for improvement, as appropriate
• Support quarterly (or as needed) program reviews
• Write annual and final evaluation reports as needed