META Services

Evaluation

META has conducted evaluations for initiatives under Title I (Parts B, C, and D), Title III (Part A), the Title V Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the National Science Foundation, the Institute for Education Sciences, the Office of English Language Acquisition, and the Telecommunications and Information Administration at the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Our portfolio covers a broad spectrum of programs, such as Title I-C State and Consortium Incentive Grants, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, GEAR UP, Advanced Placement Incentives, Teacher Incentive Funds, Reading First/Early Reading First, Math-Science Partnerships, Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Programs, National Professional Development Programs, Alaska Native Education grants, Improving Undergraduate STEM Education HSI grants, and Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology.

Technical Writing & Materials Development

META Associates’ 30+ years’ experience in technical writing and materials development includes crafting comprehensive needs assessments and strategic plans, preparing program manuals and guides, developing successful grant applications for various funding sources, producing technical reports, and translating evaluation and needs assessment data into actionable insights.

Additionally, we design curriculum and instructional materials, develop curricular and vertical alignment documents, author implementation guides for learning strategies, and develop program implementation rubrics.

Our work includes conducting literature reviews to ensure all materials are engaging, relevant, and up-to-date, with a focus on maximizing impact and effectiveness. We deliver meticulously vetted content that is accurate, objective, and reliable to maximize impact and effectiveness.

Professional Learning & Development

META Associates’ consultants offer ongoing technical assistance, mentoring, and training for staff at local, regional, and state levels, supporting students across all educational stages—from preschool to post-secondary education.

Through interactive, research-based stakeholder meetings and professional development sessions, we apply evidence-driven strategies designed to improve engagement, learning, and overall impact.

Topics covered by META staff include the continuous improvement cycle, data-driven approaches to implementation and program enhancement, service delivery planning, and effective evidence-based summer programs.

Program Development

META Associates has 30+ years of experience in program development, helping clients evaluate their organizational capacity to deliver services and achieve their goals and objectives.

Our consultants work closely with clients to assess their needs and create effective models for service delivery. We assist with organizing/managing key program elements, including budgets, resources, services, grant writing, staff time management, and more.

Meeting Facilitation & Conference Planning

META has extensive experience in coordinating and planning major meetings, conferences, and events for states, multi-state consortia, the U.S. Department of Education, and international programs.

We collaborate with clients to achieve their goals for events by assisting with theme development, stakeholder identification and communication, planning, presentations, facilitation, registration, participant travel support and reimbursement, and event evaluation.