New & Noteworthy
Rooted in Connection: EVALCORP’s Spring Picnic
At EVALCORP’s Spring Picnic, employees from near and far gathered to connect and recharge together. We stepped away from our desks and into the open air, trading screens for sunshine and schedules for shared moments in nature. Set against the backdrop of vibrant green trees, Irvine Regional Park—the oldest regional park in California—provided the perfect…
Insights from the 2026 National Rx and Illicit Drug Summit
Each year, the National Rx and Illicit Drug Summit brings together some of the most dedicated and forward-thinking professionals in the substance use field — clinicians, researchers, policymakers, advocates, and community leaders — all united by a shared mission to reduce the harms of drug use and improve lives. For the fourth consecutive year, our…
Spring into Service: Caring for People, Pets, and the Planet
For EVALCORP’s Spring Service with Purpose event, our team from coast to coast and beyond spent the morning giving back in meaningful ways. Together, we embraced the spirit of service by supporting our neighbors, strengthening local partnerships, and building deeper connections with one another. It was a powerful reminder that when we come together with…
A Decade of Data-Driven Progress: Ventura County’s Public Safety Realignment Efforts
When California’s Public Safety Realignment Act (AB 109) shifted responsibility of custody and supervision for certain offenders from the state to local counties, counties faced a significant challenge: how do you measure success when implementing a major policy shift? Ventura County’s Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) answered this question by investing early in evaluation capacity—and the…
What Does a Program Evaluation Consultant Do?
Community organizations, foundations, nonprofits, government programs and other mission-driven agencies exist to create meaningful change. As these organizations deliver programs and services, a critical question emerges: are we actually making the difference we set out to make? That’s where program evaluation comes in—a program evaluation consulting team can help organizations demonstrate their impact and make…
The BHSA Transition Guide Part 5: Compliance, Oversight, and Accountability
In our previous post, we explored how counties and public health departments can facilitate effective stakeholder engagement and community planning throughout the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) transition. As the fifth installment in our BHSA Transition Guide series, we turn to another core pillar: strengthened statewide oversight and accountability. Compliance under BHSA includes structured requirements for planning,…Strategic Planning for Government Agencies: Best Practices and Key Considerations
Government agencies operate in an environment defined by public accountability, shifting political priorities, regulatory mandates, and limited resources. Success requires more than short-term planning. It demands clarity of purpose, disciplined execution, and measurable outcomes. At EVALCORP, we understand that government strategic planning is both a leadership responsibility and a structured process. Agencies that commit to…
Sweet Connections: A Virtual Valentine’s at EVALCORP
Last week, EVALCORP showed its team some love with a virtual Valentine’s party! Staff from coast to coast and beyond logged in for a special celebration highlighting one of our core values: Caring. The holiday offered the perfect opportunity to pause, show appreciation for one another, and strengthen the connections that make our team so…
Evaluation Methods Quarterly: Moving from Disparities to Standards
Evaluation Methods Quarterly is a blog series by Dr. Anthony Clairmont, EVALCORP’s Lead Methodologist. Dr. Clairmont explores key methodological concepts, challenges, and innovations in evaluation, offering insights to strengthen practice and advance the field. Often, when a disparity is found in a program evaluation, this is reported as prima facie evidence of a problem with…