• A large multidisciplinary staff that includes evaluators, project and computer specialists, and graduate and undergraduate research assistants
• State-of-the-art statistical software and statistical expertise
• Optical scanning capabilities
• Internet-based data collection systems
• Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping

OEIE is committed to continuous quality improvement in evaluation methodology and practice. All Evaluators hold American Evaluation Association memberships for new developments in the field. OEIE staff also collaborate with other evaluation professionals nationwide to develop and disseminate models, methods, and instruments.

Evaluation & Grant Resources
Evaluation
State of Kansas
Federal Grant Sites

Evaluation Resources
The American Evaluation Association
AEA is an international professional association of evaluators devoted to the application and exploration of program evaluation, personnel evaluation, technology, and many other forms of evaluation. Evaluation involves assessing the strengths and weaknesses of programs, policies, personnel, products, and organizations to improve their effectiveness. For a list of evaluation firms with AEA membership, see their "Find an Evaluator" page.

The Evaluation Center
The Evaluation Center's mission is to provide national and international leadership for advancing the theory and practice of program, personnel, and student/constituent evaluation, as applied primarily to education and human services. The Center's principal activities are research, development, dissemination, service, instruction, and leadership.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Mission of Evaluation Unit: To provide continuous, high-quality support to enhance the mission of the Foundation by developing, capturing, and communicating useful and usable information for key stakeholders and other audiences.

National Science Foundation (PDF)
2002 User-Friendly Handbook for Project Evaluation. This handbook was developed to provide managers working with the National Science Foundation (NSF) the basic guide for the evaluation of NSF’s educational programs.

State of Kansas Resources
Blue Skyways
A service of the Kansas State Library.

Center for Health and Environment Statistics
The Office of Health Care Information (OHCI) researches and analyzes health, vital statistics, health insurance statistics and occupational data maintained within the State and generates information for State agencies, policy makers and the public on crucial issues.

Kansas Legislature
Kansas Board of Regents
Kansas Department of Education
Kansas State University
KSU College of Education

Federal Grant Sites
National Science Foundation
This federal agency funds grants related to science, mathematics, and engineering technology.

U.S. Department of Education
This federal agency funds grants in a variety of educational areas--including secondary education, higher education. and vocational/adult education.

U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
This federal office funds workforce development grants.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration
This federal office funds grants to improve health and allied health education programs.

U.S. Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
This federal office funds grants in telecommunications.