Therefore, we encourage programs to take careful stock of their resources before embarking on an evaluation, and to tailor their evaluation effort to their resources. To work within each program's resources, we have developed a ten-stage framework for program assessment and evaluation. At each stage, important and useful information may be obtained to guide and improve program implementation. The tools and assistance we provide are designed to boost programs' capabilities to move up a stage or two without straining their resources. While we stress training and empowerment for programs that want to learn how to evaluate their own efforts, we are also able to take on any or all of the steps of a total program evaluation.
Billing is done monthly based on actual hours provided.
These fixed rates cover telephone or e-mail technical assistance, as well as document review. The intent is to empower the customer to conduct as much of the evaluation as possible, with guidance provided on an as-needed basis, at key points in the process. Free estimates are given prior to setting up these contracts. Smaller contracts can be negotiated as technical assistance contracts, contingent on staff availability. Our Evaluation Statement of Capabilities is provided free of charge on request.