Program Evaluation

data analytics · program design · logic model creation · evaluation design

What is Program Evaluation?

Program evaluation refers to the systematic, scientific, and rigorous investigation of impact and effectiveness. It is the process of carefully collecting information in order to make more informed decisions. 

Why Program Evaluation Matters

Program evaluation is not just a tool for accountability; it is a pathway to growth and innovation. By systematically assessing your programs and services, we identify what works, what doesn’t and how to improve - ultimately, turning evidence into measurable impact. 

Our Approach to Program Evaluation

At PLR Consulting, our evaluation practice is informed by a blend of approaches grounded in equity, practicality, and adaptability. Equally important are the frameworks that shape how we show up in the work. Guided by culturally responsive and equity-driven perspectives, we center lived experience and honor multiple ways of knowing.

This commitment naturally leads us to mixed-methods evaluation, where quantitative data and qualitative insights come together to tell a fuller, more nuanced story—one that respects both the metrics and the meaning behind them. Together, through the PLR Evidence-to-Impact Framework™ and PLR’s Data-to-Decision Loop™, our evaluations do more than measure outcomes—they elevate the voices of those most impacted by the work.

We support evaluations across a range of contexts—including education, STEM, equity,
workforce, and community-based initiatives—such as:

• • Needs assessments

• • Formative and summative evaluations

• • Implementation and process evaluations

• • Outcomes and impact assessments

• • Collective impact evaluations

• • Equity-focused and culturally responsive evaluations

• • Multi-site and collaborative initiatives