program or policy assessments

Assessments are conducted to evaluate a program’s effectiveness at meeting its stated objectives. SRG conducts two different types of assessments:  outcome evaluations and process evaluations.

Outcome evaluations examine outcomes and address the question, “What kind of results does this program produce?” This type of evaluation examines results or changes due to a particular program and is necessary in setting performance standards—measurable objectives for program success.

Process evaluations examine the way an organization or a particular program functions and address the question, “does this program work the way we intended it to work?” They describe how a program functions and identify potential barriers to program success in terms of program implementation, management strategies, or program costs.

SRG customizes each assessment to meet the unique needs of each organization, which may include:

• Identification of potential barriers to meeting program goals, both internal and external
• Monitoring of program effectiveness over time
• Investigating the short and long-term effects of program/policy changes through longitudinal analysis
• Analysis of quantitative or qualitative program and outcome data

From the results, SRG analysts work with our clients to develop a set of action-oriented recommendations. Our priority is to identify data-driven recommendations that represent practical, actionable solutions to key questions set forth at the outset of the assessment.

All program assessments include comprehensive reporting, involving detailed analysis of all findings along with an accompanying executive summary or summary of findings tailored to the needs of a particular audience.

Who Uses This Service?

• Program administrators in public policy and government seeking to evaluate new or existing programs
• Educators seeking to improve student achievement
• Social services agencies seeking to improve program efficiency and impact
• Decision makers in business and industry