Program Evaluation

L&G conducts program evaluation and research in education, youth development, public health, community development, mental health, and social welfare. L&G believes in the importance of using accurate information and systematic inquiry to support program quality improvement and achievement of program goals and objectives.

Our role as evaluators is to lead organizations to deliver on their missions and meet the needs of those they serve. Our evaluation lens is participatory in nature. We seek to empower stakeholders, increase data literacy, guide decision-making, and build capacity to utilize data for continuous program improvement. We gather input from stakeholders throughout the evaluation process to ensure that our evaluation efforts are grounded and beneficial.

Evaluation Services:

Our evaluation approach incorporates quantitative and qualitative research methods:

Quantitative Research Methods and Analysis

Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis

Grant Writing & Resource Development

The L&G team has expertise securing public and private funds for educational, social, community development, public and mental health programs. Our services are a tremendous asset to any organization seeking to increase capacity and promote sustainability. We effectively identify grant opportunities and develop fundraising strategies that align with their mission and goals.

We work closely with clients guiding every step of the grant writing process. Our collaborative approach ensures the development of innovative and evidence-based programs. We conduct thorough needs assessments and develop comprehensive evaluation plans that make our proposals competitive.

Organizations seeking to build their grant writing capacity can benefit from L&G’s grant writing workshops. Our hands-on workshops teach participants how to research grant opportunities that align with their organization’s mission and gives them the necessary skills to write and develop successful grant applications. They also gain valuable insight into the review process and identify what makes a proposal competitive.

Grant development services:

Capacity Building Services

At L&G, we leverage our research and evaluation expertise to build organizational capacity that strengthens performance measurement practices and improves contractual compliance. We understand the importance of successfully identifying performance indicators and tracking measurable outcomes to quantify social impact. Our efforts provide solid evidence of program effectiveness to funders. We assess client needs and work collaboratively to identify areas of organizational growth to inform strategic planning.

Capacity building services:

Professional Development Services

L&G recognizes the critical role that New York City professionals in the education and human services fields play in providing youth a safe and nurturing learning environment both in schools and communities. L&G’s professional development workshops, led by our experienced team of doctoral trained facilitators, are designed to enhance knowledge and understanding of topics and methodologies that prepare audiences for the implementation of new programs or initiatives that both support the continuous improvement and advancement of this work.

Our team provides skills-based professional development workshops that challenge the traditional, didactic model by creating a space for participants to share ideas and collaborate in their learning, often in job-embedded contexts. Participants learn by doing! As a result, participants become more well-rounded and skilled in certain areas, better contributors to their organization or school’s mission and goals, and better prepared to advance their careers.

Our workshops are up to 3 hours in duration and are customizable to meet your staff’s needs.