In the 2019 year in review, Transform Consulting Group experienced another significant year of growth and achievement. We were thrilled to work with various clients and essential causes across Indiana and Michigan again. We are thankful for all that we accomplished as...
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3 Tips For Managing Program Data
Do you have a system for effectively and efficiently storing and monitoring program data? At Transform Consulting Group, we work with many clients who are required to report on program outcomes and impact, but they often lack systematic approaches to managing their...
3 Tips to Use Your Data to Drive Program Improvement
According to the National Student Clearinghouse, only about half of college students nationwide actually complete their degrees. The statistics are even worse for those starting at community colleges or 2-year programs. This results in many students accruing debt...
Why Break Down Data?
When you’re using data to make decisions, are you also taking time to break down data to learn more? Perhaps you are struggling to understand the needs of different parts of the population you serve. Maybe you’re noticing different outcomes in different groups but...
How a Needs Assessment Can Support Your Head Start Program
Most organizations that receive federal or state funding and even private funding are required to complete some type of needs assessment. This might be part of their grant application or annual program update. The purpose of the needs assessment (which we talk more...
Putting Equitable Evaluation into Practice
Does your evaluation process accurately represent the population you serve? The marginalized and less privileged? We shared in this blog that an equitable evaluation is a process that helps organizations determine if the change that they set to accomplish actually...
Learn About Indiana’s Youngest Children with the 2019 ELAC Annual Report!
Indiana’s Early Learning Advisory Committee (ELAC) released its 2019 ELAC Annual Report. Each year, ELAC completes a needs assessment of the state’s early childhood education system and recommends solutions. We want to share some quick highlights and key takeaways...
5 W’s of a Process Evaluation: Part 2
In a recent blog post, we introduced the first two W’s of a process evaluation: Why conduct a process evaluation Who should conduct a process evaluation This blog post will cover the remaining three W’s: What methods to use to conduct a process evaluation Where to...
5 W’s of a Process Evaluation: Part 1
When thinking about program process evaluation, most people focus on assessing the effectiveness and outcomes of their program. However, they may overlook evaluating how the program was delivered or implemented, which can significantly impact those outcomes. Not all...