Apex conducted an evaluability study that resulted in our first contract with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) for the purpose of expanding our evaluation system, including data collection, analysis, reporting, training, technical support, consultation, customer service, and system maintenance to all SBHC contractors in Colorado funded by CDPHE. Apex worked with…
This project replicated the complete data system, including electronic health record (EHR) data, client screening, client satisfaction survey, and operations data for the statewide network of SBHCs. Through Apex’s partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Health (MDPH) SBHC Program, Apex developed customized data collection tools that reflect regional nuances in the client population and school-based…
The Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) project aims to decrease the rate of suicide attempts and completions among 10-24 year olds in New Mexico. Focus communities include Bernalillo, McKinley, Otero, Rio Arriba, and San Juan. Apex’s role in the GLS project centers around data collection, analysis, and reporting project progress and outcomes to the funder and…
Apex has evaluated the statewide network of SBHCs in New Mexico for over 10 years, and partners with other organizations – including the national School-Based Health Alliance (SBHA) – to align and promote effective evaluation practices for SBHCs. The Apex Data Hub brings together operational, screening, clinical, academic, and patient feedback to produce integrated reporting…
This project pilots elements of a statewide SBHC evaluation and data system developed by Apex to (a) clarify evaluation questions based on needs of key stakeholders; (b) test tools and procedures for collecting data elements across a diverse group of pilot sites; (c) demonstrate the potential value of a statewide evaluation and data system; and…
501(c)PA is a nonprofit organization that provides professional financial management and administrative services to the nonprofit sector in New Mexico. Apex helped them design an evaluation plan, data collection instruments, and reports to evaluate their services on an ongoing basis.
Apex served as the community evaluator for The Colorado Trust’s place-based work in Antonito, CO, where resident teams worked to improve social and economic conditions. The Trust used an empowerment approach to evaluation and Apex built capacity among youth to conduct the evaluation.
Future Focused Education (FFE) is designing and implementing a high school work internship program with the Leadership Schools Network, New Futures, and potentially other high schools as the program expands. FFE partnered with Apex to implement a robust internal evaluation plan based on Results-Based Accountability. Apex’s evaluation activities support and complement the internal plan to…
Then known as New Mexico Association of Grantmakers – now Groundworks New Mexico – a group of New Mexico funders came together to better ensure that the statewide nonprofit sector has the information, support, and resources required to operate in an efficient and effective manner to meet the needs of the people and communities they…
Apex conducts the annual community survey to obtain feedback about the effectiveness of the district’s Title I program, which works to improve educational services and outcomes for students in grades K-12 and their families.
