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Cobblestone team 4

Research & evaluation

that move organizations forward.

Need an Evaluator for Your Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) Grant?

Now that you've been awarded a Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant, you need an experienced evaluator to help you meet federal requirements and maximize project success.

Contact us about evaluation services

We work with clients nationwide

20+ Years of Federal Grant Evaluation Excellence

Proven track record with postsecondary institutions and Department of Education grants

Extensive Higher Education Experience

Over 20 years evaluating programs for institutions of higher education. We've worked with a variety of institutions, understanding their unique challenges and opportunities.

Department of Education Expertise

Successfully evaluated numerous programs funded by the Department of Education. We provide our clients with timely feedback for program improvement, outcomes assessment, and assistance with federal reporting.

WE SUPPORT ALL SIP PRIORITY AREAS

Absolute Priority 1:

Strengthening Institutional Capacity

Competitive Preference Priority 1:

Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness

Competitive Preference Priority 2:

Developing high-quality, short-term programs that meet Workforce Pell Grant requirements

Competitive Preference Priority 3:

Advancing Artificial Intelligence in Education

Competitive Preference Priority 4:

Applications from Rural Institution of Higher Education (IHEs)

Comprehensive Evaluation Support Throughout Your Project

✓    Evaluation Plan Refinement: Review and enhance your approved evaluation plan for implementation

✓    Data Collection Planning: Design of data collection instruments, protocols, and timelines

✓    Continuous Improvement: Formative evaluation providing ongoing feedback on implementation and outcomes

✓    Performance Monitoring: Regular tracking of project-specific measures and progress toward targets

✓    Annual Reports: Professional evaluation reports meeting federal standards under 34 CFR 75.590

✓    Federal Compliance: Expert assistance with all Department of Education reporting requirements

✓    Replication Guidance: Evaluation designed to provide strategies suitable for testing in other settings

Contact us about evaluation services for your SIP award

We work with clients nationwide

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