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Research, Evaluation & Capacity-Building Services

The RP Group provides fee-for-service support to local and statewide efforts to shine a light on effective policy and practice grounded in data and evidence.

We take a collaborative approach to our work by partnering with institutions to design, implement, and develop resources tailored to their needs.

All of our services are customized to an institution’s specific goals and can be combined to design a project that meets its needs and budget.

Our unique approach allows us to offer these services:

  • College and system-level research and planning capacity
  • Evaluation services that provide useful evidence to both practitioners and funders
  • Presentations and workshops to support institutional effectiveness and equitable student completion efforts

Current and Past Partners

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Research

We design and implement a wide range of research activities to support efforts related to student equity and success.

  • Surveys
  • Focus groups and interviews (virtual or in person)
  • College spotlights or case studies
  • Descriptive or inferential analyses with unitary or aggregated student data

View all of our research projects

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Evaluation

We provide equity-based third-party evaluations for programs and interventions with local, state, federal, or foundation funding, focused on actionable results.

  • Formative and summative evaluations
  • Qualitative and/or quantitative designs

View all of our evaluation projects

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Capacity-Building

Design and provide technical advice and support on data access, usage, and analysis to strengthen institutions’ capacity to move from data to action.

  • Presentations
  • Workshop series
  • Coaching and facilitation support

View all of our capacity-building projects

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The RP Group

The RP Group is a nonprofit, nonpartisan team made up of a dedicated Board of Directors and staff, working together with a shared and resolute goal: to increase the success of California community colleges and beyond.

369B Third Street #397, San Rafael, CA 94901 | 510-527-8500 | info@rpgroup.org

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