Quality Evaluation Designs

For every
Proposal, Program, and Project.

Evaluation and research consulting for educational programs, grant-funded projects, and academic researchers who need a trusted partner, not a vendor.

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30+ Years in Practice

NSF Grant Expertise

On Time, On Budget

100% Attention

About QED

Providing guidance and experience.

QED is small, woman-owned business specializing in program evaluation and research consulting. Our team has over 30 years of experience serving higher and K-12 education institutions, academic researchers, and grant-funded projects.

We guide both emerging and experienced researchers through the complexities of their research, ensuring their work meets the highest standards of quality, while staying on schedule, and within budget.

Led by Randi Sims, Ph.D., our business offers the expertise of a large consultancy with the responsiveness and personal care of a trusted colleague.

Our Mission

To be a trusted partner in advancing meaningful educational outcomes, by providing timely, budget-friendly, and actionable feedback on every proposal, project, and program.

What We Do

Services

Flexible, expert support at every stage of your evaluation or grant journey.

Program Evaluation

Mixed-methods evaluation design and execution
Actionable insights to improve program effectiveness
Demonstrating impact to funders and stakeholders
Expert evaluators who prioritize your program's success

Grant Proposal Consulting

Advisory support from proposal development to final submission
Proposal review and strategic feedback
Logic model development
NSF and internal grant expertise

Academic Research Support

Strategic planning and research implementation
Program development guidance
Reporting across a variety of project types
Support from experienced academic researchers

Evaluation Reporting

Interim reports to keep your team informed
Final reports that meet funder requirements
Clear, compelling communication of program impact
Timely delivery at every project stage

Why QED

Big-firm expertise.
Small-firm care.

Deep disciplinary expertise in higher education evaluation
Personal, relationship-driven service model
Evaluations to fit almost any budget
Established credibility and track record across 30+ years
Flexibility and responsiveness that large consultancies can't match
Honest, actionable feedback at every project stage

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Whether you're navigating your first grant proposal or need a seasoned evaluation partner for a long-term project, we'd love to hear from you.

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For every Proposal, Program, and Project.