Our Approach

EvalWorks, LLC is an independent evaluation and survey firm with demonstrated experience
in evaluating programs in education and social service fields throughout the US. We engage
stakeholders in all aspects of the evaluation to determine what they need to know and how best
to identify, collect, and report this information. Our evaluations use mixed-methods approaches
and are utilization-focused and collaborative.

Mixed-Methods

A mixed-methods approach to conducting evaluation is different from using multiple methods
or a combination of methods in that data from one type of method (quantitative or qualitative)
is merged, connected, or embedded with data from the other type of method. Using a mixed
methods evaluation approach provides richer data sets and allows for better triangulation of data.

Utilization-Focused

Our evaluations are designed to provide stakeholders with useful information that will assist
them in decision-making, planning, and quality improvement. Our data collection, analyses, and
reporting are informative, timely, and utilizable.

Collaborative

EvalWorks consults with program stakeholders to collaboratively identify methods, design
instruments, determine data collection protocols, and select reporting formats that best support
their needs, including making results understandable and actionable.

Compliance with Standards and Principles

EvalWorks strictly adheres to the standards advocated by the Joint Committee on Standards for
Educational Evaluation of Personnel, Programs, and Students which are broadly stated as:
• Utility
• Propriety
• Feasibility
• Accuracy

In addition, we adhere to the Guiding Principles of the American Evaluation Association (AEA)
which are:
• Systematic Inquiry
• Integrity and Honesty
• Competence
• Respect for People
• Responsibilities for General and Public Welfare