Program evaluation planning and consulting services are available either on an hourly basis or by retainer.

The following are some of the specific types of evaluation planning consultation offered:

• Perform evaluability assessment
• Design an innovative, targeted, cost-effective evaluation plan
• Identify and clarify program goals and objectives
• Develop program logic models
• Identify how relevant outcome levels can be measured, striking a balance between perfectionism and pragmatism.
• Design evaluation tools including surveys, interview instruments, administrative databases, etc.
• Identify the possibility of sustainable, ongoing outcome monitoring activities beyond a one-time evaluation
• Address validity concerns associated with evaluation design
• Generate budgets, timelines, and identify human and physical resources necessary to carry out an evaluation