Evaluations can consist of monitoring program activities and suggesting improvements. They may also examine processes or technology to suggest alternatives and provide recommendations and directions to policy makers. Program evaluation uses both qualitative and quantitative methods of social research, and can answer questions about a program, project, or system's efficiency and efficacy.

Learn more about program evaluation:

• Center for Disease Control - Program Evaluation

Our recent and past clients have included:

• Michigan Roundtable of Inclusion
• WSU College of Nursing
• Eastern Market Corporation
• Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council
• Early On Training & Technical Assistance
• Michigan Alliance for Families
• Special Education Mediation Services (SEMS)
• CLEARCorps Detroit
• 36th District Court
• City of Detroit Police Department
• City of Detroit Planning Commission
• U.S. Economic Development Administration
• Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute
• U.S. Department of Education

Needs assessment

A needs assessment is a systematic process used to determine and address gaps between current conditions and desired or ideal conditions, in order to identify a "need." Needs assessments are often used in the planning process in order to improve a product, program or service.

Our recent and past clients have included:

• Legal Aid and Defenders Association
• City of Sterling Heights
• City of Center Line
• Charles H. Wright African-American Museum
• Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote- Michigan
• Detroit Department of Transportation