Informal evaluations as the project proceeds and more formal final evaluations are critical to help the partners learn if intended outcomes are being achieved.
Progress reports satisfy funders' needs for accountability.
Consider if the evolving collaboration needs new or additional resources, skills, or connections. Most collaborative initiatives are frequently revised based on evidence of early successes or setbacks. If conditions change or evaluations indicate the need, the partners may respond by amending their intended results. The Arts Education Partnership is funded by a cooperative agreement between the US Department of Education and the National Endowment for the Arts managed by the Council of Chief State School Officers and the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies .