Services
How Can We Support Your Project?
SPEAR provides independent, responsive evaluation services tailored to the goals, context, and needs of each STEM education and research project.
Proposal Development
We develop evaluation narratives, logic models, evaluation questions, timelines, and budgets that align with project goals and funder expectations.
Evaluation Planning
We design rigorous, practical evaluation plans that identify what will be measured, how evidence will be collected, and how findings will be used.
Data Collection
We develop and administer surveys, interviews, focus groups, observations, and other data-collection methods tailored to each project and its participants.
Data Analysis
We use quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches to examine project implementation, participant experiences, outcomes, and progress toward project goals.
Reporting & Communication
We translate evaluation findings into clear reports, data summaries, visualizations, presentations, and actionable recommendations for project teams and funders.
Consultation & Support
We provide ongoing evaluation guidance to help project teams interpret findings, respond to emerging needs, document progress, and strengthen their work overtime.
Our Partners
We are proud to collaborate with colleges, universities, research organizations, and community partners working to strengthen STEM education and expand opportunities for learners.
“The evaluations provided a valuable bird’s-eye view each year of the areas where we were excelling and the areas where we could improve. I firmly believe that the evaluations were a critical part of the success of our project.”
Susan Walker, PhD
Co-Principal Investigator, Biotech Pathways
“Dr. LoRe and her team are evaluation experts. She articulates a clear plan with a timeline, creates thoughtful questions, and provides meaningful feedback.”
Pamela Pape-Lindstrom, PhD
Dean of STEM at Harford Community College
“Dr. Sondra LoRe is an invaluable member of our project team. The data collection methods she developed help us gain the insight necessary to achieve our objectives, assess our progress, and determine next steps.”
Jaclyn Madden
Co-Principal Investigator, Biotech Pathways
Would you like to start a project with us?
Feel free to contact us, we are happy to learn more about your project and discuss how our evaluation expertise can support your goals.