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Turning Insight into Impact. We partner with you to enhance your programs based on your unique needs.
Turning Insight into Impact
We partner with you to enhance your programs based on your unique needs. We start by reflecting on your values and goals, then develop a strategic plan or professional development program. For grant writing or deeper program evaluation, we design a customized mixed-methods evaluation plan.
There are no one-size-fits-all solutions here.
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There are no one-size-fits-all solutions. We create solutions responsive to your unique contexts and values.
Dr. Meghan Manfra
Founder & Principal, APL Research
Professional Learning...in Action
Going through systematic, intentional reflection results in stronger programs and improved outcomes for your funding agency and stakeholders.
Assess
Research + Evaluation
To help you assess the extent to which you are meeting your goals and engage in continuous improvement, we develop a logic model and research and evaluation plan that includes both qualitative and quantitative methods.
- Program evaluation
- Logic model development
- Theory of change
- Summative research reports
- Action research
Plan
Needs Assessment + Grant Writing + Strategic Planning
We work with you to conduct a needs assessment to identify gaps between your desired outcomes and what you currently achieve. We will write grant proposals and help you develop a strategic plan 3, 5, and 10+ years into the future.
- Grant planning & proposal writing
- Values identification
- Needs assessment
- Strategic planning
Learn
Professional Development + Training
We implement and deliver engaging professional development — virtually or in-person — to help you meet your organization's goals. We use hands-on learning techniques responsive to your group's unique needs.
- Online or in-person PD
- Synchronous or asynchronous delivery
- Large or small group programming
- Coaching for professional learning teams
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View on LinkedInDr. Meghan Manfra
I am the founder of APL Research, a consultancy that provides individualized solutions to researchers, groups, and non-profit organizations. I have extensive experience in the design, implementation, and evaluation of federal grants.
Author of Action Research for Classrooms, Schools, and Communities (Sage, 2020) and lead editor of the Handbook of Social Studies Research (Wiley-Blackwell, 2017).
Over 25 years in research and development, I have seen many faddish programs come and go. We need to rely less on one-size-fits-all approaches and create solutions responsive to your unique contexts and values.
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We'll begin with systematic, intentional reflection about your goals. This may involve a needs assessment to identify gaps, a step-by-step strategic plan, or a customized mixed-methods evaluation.
- ✷ Free initial consultation
- ✷ Customized solutions — no templates
- ✷ Mixed-methods evaluation expertise
- ✷ Federal grant experience (NSF, LOC, DOE)
