Our Approach

At WEG, we combine rigorous, high-quality research with an approach that is rooted in real relationships. Our team brings years of expertise in education-related mixed-methods research and evaluation, qualitative inquiry, capacity-building, and systems-level insight. We care deeply about accuracy, clarity, and delivering actionable findings organizations can trust.

We value the people we work with. We listen, collaborate, and see ourselves as part of your team—shaping our services to reflect the realities of your work and the communities you serve. We are especially committed to partnering with organizations that center equity in their mission.

Rooted at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, our perspective reflects the qualities of the place we call home: grounded, clear, and authentic.

Rigor with heart. Elevating insight.

1. Listen & Learn

Ground the work in your unique context

We begin with listening and background research to understand your organization or school’s history, mission, values, culture, community, strengths, constraints, and needs before defining scope or methods.

Our Process

2. Frame the Inquiry

Determine which questions need answers

We identify the questions that matter most, who the findings are for, and how the evidence will be used.

3. Design the Approach

Build the right study for this context

We select methods, develop instruments, and plan analysis using a rigorous but efficient design that will answer your questions and work within your context and resources.

4. Gather Evidence

Collect data with care and credibility

We draw from methods such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, observation, document review, and review of relevant peer-reviewed research, selecting what is needed to answer the questions.

5. Make Meaning

Turn data into insight

We integrate qualitative and quantitative findings, surface patterns, and interpret results in context.

6. Translate to Action

Support decisions and next steps

We facilitate conversations with leaders and boards to translate findings into clear actions and priorities.