{"id":160,"date":"2025-03-20T10:24:01","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T14:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hdi.uky.edu\/evaluation\/?page_id=160"},"modified":"2025-04-17T10:02:36","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T14:02:36","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hdi.uky.edu\/evaluation\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-84ef4ca\" id=\"who-we-are\" data-block-id=\"84ef4ca\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Who We Are<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#a3a3a30d\">HDI Evaluation is a vital component of the University of Kentucky\u2019s Human Development Institute (HDI), the University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities for Kentucky. We collaborate with organizations across disability services, special education, public health, mental health, and substance use sectors to deliver evaluation services.<br><br>We are a dedicated team of professionals who support impactful work by providing actionable insights and meaningful evaluations. Our services are designed to help organizations achieve their goals and improve their outcomes. Whether through conducting comprehensive evaluations, delivering technical assistance, or supporting grant writing, we are committed to fostering positive change. <a href=\"https:\/\/hdi.uky.edu\/about-hdi\/staff-directory\/?tx_post_tag=evaluation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View our staff directory<\/a><br><br>With extensive experience in program evaluation, data management, and project management, we support local, state, and national projects by using high-quality evaluation methods. Our team members bring expertise in designing tailored evaluations, analyzing complex datasets, and providing actionable recommendations that drive impactful decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-9d88e73\" data-block-id=\"9d88e73\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-cc0ae53\" id=\"impact-areas\" data-block-id=\"cc0ae53\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Impact Areas<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-f4dafbe\" data-block-id=\"f4dafbe\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-f4dafbe-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-94ce5b4\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"94ce5b4\"><style>@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-94ce5b4 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(14% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-94ce5b4-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-94ce5b4-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk--hide-mobile stk-block stk-1fb0f00\" data-block-id=\"1fb0f00\"><style>.stk-1fb0f00 .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:1\/1 !important;width:100% !important;height:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-1fb0f00 .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-1fb0f00 .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-370\" src=\"https:\/\/hdi.uky.edu\/evaluation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/Impact-Education.png\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Icon of instructor teaching people.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hdi.uky.edu\/evaluation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/Impact-Education.png 400w, https:\/\/hdi.uky.edu\/evaluation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/Impact-Education-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/hdi.uky.edu\/evaluation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/Impact-Education-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-045332f\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"045332f\"><style>@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-045332f {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(86% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-045332f-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-045332f-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-16bf9f9\" id=\"education-and-disability-services\" data-block-id=\"16bf9f9\"><style>.stk-16bf9f9 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Education and Disability Services <\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Building effective education systems, improving outcomes for learners with disabilities, and strengthening professional development to promote consistent access to high-quality instruction and support services.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-992af6d\" data-block-id=\"992af6d\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-992af6d-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-5d91dfc\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"5d91dfc\"><style>@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-5d91dfc {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(14% - 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