The young people in your programs are already building skills
Attendance tells you who showed up. Test scores tell you what happened during the school day. Neither captures the collaboration, persistence, and problem-solving young people practice in your programs every week.
Without that evidence, it’s hard to improve programming or make the case to funders. We help you close that gap.
Measurement should strengthen the learning, not interrupt it
We embed measurement into the experiences young people are already having: short reflections, observations during activities, and work samples that show growth.
There is no single assessment that works for every program. We tailor the approach to your goals, your age groups, and the data you already collect.
Image alt: Program staff reviewing student work samples around a table
A five-step approach
We build measurement around the programming you already run, without requiring new systems or extra testing.
- Define. Agree on the skills that matter most for your young people and your community.
- Design. Choose simple tools (observations, reflections, work samples) that fit your sessions.
- Collect. Staff gather evidence as part of the activity, not as a separate task.
- Analyze. We turn the evidence into clear, visual summaries staff can actually use.
- Improve. Regular reviews help teams adjust programming and share results with funders and families.
One program or an entire portfolio
The goal is the same: credible, useful evidence that helps programs get better.
A single program.
A focused setup for one site, with coaching for the staff who collect and use the data.
A network or district.
Shared tools and common measures across sites, with reports that compare progress without ranking programs.
A funder or intermediary.
A portfolio view across grantees that highlights what’s working and where support is needed.
Better programs. Stronger evidence. A stronger case for investment.
Ongoing data and analysis helps you improve programming, build stronger evidence, and make the case for sustained funding.