1. Using Data for Continuous Improvement and High-Level Outcomes
Goals of Presentation
Learn best practices in grants management.
How to use of qualitative data to monitor deliverables and outcomes.
How to use of quantitative data to implement continuous improvement.
How one college used data to prepare for a USDOL monitoring visit.

2. Using Data for Continuous Improvement and High-Level Outcomes
Introduction
Famous football coach Vince Lombardi said, “Football is two things. It's blocking and tackling. I don't care about formations or new offenses or tricks on defense. You block and tackle better than the team you're playing, you win.”
Need to do the basics right—third party evaluator can help.

3. Using Data for Continuous Improvement and High-Level Outcomes
“Blocking and Tackling”
Get people hired and equipment purchased
Use monthly budget report to track progress— USDOL sees spending as a “proxy” for activities
Common understanding of participant “entry” and “exit” from the program
Map intake and business processes

4. Using Data for Continuous Improvement and High-Level Outcomes
REMEMBER!
Activities
Deliverables
Outcomes
BUDGET

5. Using Data for Continuous Improvement and High-Level Outcomes
Evaluation: Formative (Program Implementation)
One-year “Early Implementation” Snapshot
Deliverables Dashboard
“Journaling” vs. “Reporting”
Constant Feedback: Continuous Improvement
Third Party Evaluation: Align required research questions with activities and deliverables

6. Using Data for Continuous Improvement and High-Level Outcomes
Evaluation: Summative (Comparison Cohort/Outcomes)
Consistent Data: Data Dictionary
Data “Check in” Points
Clear Identification of “Service Intervention”
Informing Sustainability Strategies

7. Using Data for Continuous Improvement and High-Level Outcomes
Case Example: Preparing for Monitoring Visit
Aligning Evaluation with Monitoring Requirements
Preparation
Using Evaluation to Inform Monitoring Process
Corrective Action Without Calling It Corrective Action!

8. Using Data for Continuous Improvement and High-Level Outcomes
Questions and Discussion
Mason Bishop:
Johnavae Campbell:
Clint Gilbertson: