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The Important Role of Evaluation in Research: Exploring, Documenting, and Improving the Process of Scientific Investigation
Researchers aim to produce knowledge by answering research questions through formal processes of scientific inquiry (experimental designs, quasi-experimental designs, etc.), using structured protocols that engage a specified set of investigators who implement specific interventoins. Evaluators, on the other hand, come from outside the set of study investigators, providing independent feedback to researchers, and at times their advisory boards, on study implementation and impa
Apr 20


Shaffer Evaluation Group: Pioneering Educational Innovation and Research through Rigorous Evaluation
SEG's extensive experience evaluating innovative educational programs qualifies us for Educational Innovation & Research grant evaluation
Jun 11, 2024


Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Project: Coding as Another Language (2019-2023)
In partnership with DevTech at Boston College, SEG evaluated their EIR project ‘Coding as Another Language.’
Jun 11, 2024


Solicitation Calls for the Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Program Early Phase Grant
A breakdown of the EIR program grant solicitation and requirements. SEG is skilled in EIR grants and assists with grant application design.
May 16, 2024


Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Grants: Grant Insight & Current and Past Projects
SEG works with DoDEA projects spanning from instructional coaching to CTE. We would love to discuss future DoDEA grant opportunities!
Mar 12, 2024


Evaluation of NSF LSAMP Awards
Evaluation is a key component of the NSF LSAMP program.
Sep 9, 2023


Writing Your Grant: Connecting Outcomes to Measurement
In this post, we explore how to connect outcomes to measurement.
Aug 6, 2023


Refining Grant Goals, Objectives, and Activities
The relationship between the grant goals, objectives, and activities is discussed. A K-12 goal is used to illustrate the connection.
Feb 16, 2023


So Your Project Got Funded... Now What?
The length of time between when proposals must be submitted for grant programs and when they are funded can often be several months to...
Sep 21, 2022


Implementation logs: A small investment that yields powerful evidence
Implementation logs maintained by grant project directors can be powerful tools for evaluators, too.
Jul 9, 2022
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