Grant Evaluation Services
21st Century Community Learning Centers
We help showcase your program's positive impact on students in our evaluation reports and highlight summaries!
Grant Evaluation Services
21st Century Community Learning Centers
Our evaluation reports showcase your
program's positive impact on students
Maximize Your Program's Impact with Expert Grant Evaluation Services
We assist you in selecting the most effective evaluation methods to meet your clients’ needs. From customizing evaluation plans and data collection systems to analyzing and presenting data, we're with you every step of the way. Utilize our services to plan, improve programs, demonstrate accountability, and show funders the meaningful impact of their contributions.
We are a PDE 21st CCLC
“Approved External Organization”
providing evaluations and program design.
We showcase your
program’s positive
impact on students.
We help with the administrative data burden, allowing you to focus on students.
Our reports are
easy to read, understandable, and visually appealing.
We make practical recommendations to help improve your program.
Our Process
At Steps To Achieve, we start by collaborating with you to develop customized evaluation plans that fit your program's unique needs. Our experts design and implement data collection systems that effectively capture essential performance metrics. Once the data is gathered, we conduct thorough analyses to uncover meaningful insights. We then help you present these findings in clear, impactful reports. This comprehensive process not only demonstrates your program's effectiveness to funders but also provides actionable insights to enhance your services.
Step 1
Onboarding Meeting
We collaborate with you to develop a customized evaluation plan tailored to your program's needs.
Step 2
Data Collection & Analysis
Our experts design and implement data collection systems to capture and analyze key performance metrics.
Step 3
Reporting
We present the findings in clear, impactful reports, showcasing your program's effectiveness and providing actionable insights for improvement.
Our Services
Our services focus on helping educators in schools, charter schools, after-school programs, non-profits, government, & higher education have a positive impact on students.
Base
Evaluation
Silver Plan
Grant Application Assistance
Program Documentation Review
Interview Program Administrators
Develop Evaluation Plan
➡️Using Mixed Methodologies
Define Data Needs
Create Data Collection Templates
Provide Guidance
Analyze Data
Develop Evaluation Report
➡️ Easy to read
➡️ Visually Apealing
➡️ Ensuring compliance is met
Providing recommendations for improvement
Enhanced
Evaluation
Gold Plan
Everything in the base evaluation plan
Collect Stakeholder Feedback
Administer surveys for:
➡️ Parents and Families
➡️ Students
➡️ Program Staff
➡️ School Day Teachers
➡️ Required Elementary Teachers
Site Observations with Interviews of
➡️ Students
➡️ Staff
➡️ Families
Mid-Year Formative Reporting
Summative Reporting
Data Management
& Evaluation
Platinum Plan
Everything in the enhanced evaluation plan
Monthly Participation Summaries
➡️Average attendance by site
➡️Unique students participating
➡️Days offering programming
➡️Enrichment Provider Participation
Guidance on PIMS for required data
Creating standard SIS exports
Consolidating Student Data Workbook
APR Window 1: Participation Summary
➡️ data in template matching the APR
APR Window 2: GPRA Outcomes
➡️ data in template matching the APR
Staff Workshops
➡️ Strategic Planning for OST using SWOT
➡️ Strategies to Increase Attendance
➡️ Student Stressed to Student Success
➡️ Building Engaging Family Programs
How We Compare
We deliver top notch results. Our mission is to provide grant evaluations, professional development, assessments, and data analysis that help educators have a greater impact on students.
Expertise and Experience
Over 25 years of experience in grant evaluations and educational program assessments, led by certified professionals including PMP and Agile Certified Practitioner.
Trusted Advisor
Viewed as a reliable and expert partner by clients, offering timely and accurate responses to meet state and federal reporting requirements.
Comprehensive Services
Full-spectrum evaluation services, including data collection, site observations, reporting, and state monitoring activities tailored to 21st CCLC programs.
Privacy and Security
Robust privacy and security measures for student data, fully aligned with FERPA, and supported by comprehensive cyber insurance.
PDE Approvals
Recognized as a PDE 21st CCLC 'Approved External Organization' and a PDE-approved Act-48 Training Provider.
Data-Driven Insights
Utilize advanced data analysis techniques to provide actionable insights that drive program improvement and student outcomes.
Professional Development
Customized professional development assessments to enhance the skills and effectiveness of educational staff involved in 21st CCLC programs.
Client-Centric Approach
Tailored services to meet the unique needs of over 50 centers annually, ensuring personalized support and targeted solutions.
Proven Results
Track record of successful evaluations and program enhancements that demonstrate clear, measurable improvements in educational outcomes.
Experience Matters
Over 25 years of experience
Over 50 centers evaluated annually
Over 25,000 students evaluated
Strong understanding of FERPA
Approved External Organization
Approved Act-48 Training Provider
Members of the American Evaluation Association
Here is what makes us unique:
We work with your program to showcase your impact on students.
We create a “highlights brochure” for your program.
We share draft reports for feedback and your input.
We will complete your evaluation reports by mid-fall, (i.e., we don't wait until the holiday break).
We help guide program and evaluation design.
We survey parents, students, teachers, and staff to collect stakeholder feedback on your program.
Our surveys align with statistics quoted in funding advocacy.
We participate in site observations, including talking with staff and students.
We help with data management, including:
preparing the student data file
collecting the annual teacher surveys
calculating the APR participation outcomes
calculating the APR GPRA outcome measures
calculating monthly dashboard totals
working with districts to collect data through PIMS or custom reports.
We implement appropriate privacy and security safeguards to protect student data
Our customers love us and are strong advocates for our services. Please ask us for references.
“Wow! I am blown away. This is absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much, Jim. It's so nice and neat and really easy to read. Great job"
"I think you have once again blown it out of the park! The way you show the data is wonderful. I love how you word the improvements for each site. I am unsure how you do it, but I think they are great."
“I am amazed by how you showcase
our program”
“You have saved me hours and hours of work with our reporting!”
Steps To Achieve helps educators have a positive impact on students.
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8865 Norwin Avenue Ste 27 PMB 323
North Huntingdon, PA 15642
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