SERVICES
Technical Assistance

"Major deliverables . . .
done to a high level of quality and thoroughness."

   
 

Technical Assistance

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DIR provides the technical support that an organization needs for developing effective processes and making informed decisions. We provide customized training, conference planning, database development, and development of panels of experts.

DIR provides technical assistance to clients in the following areas:

  • Customized Training
  • Conference Planning
  • Database Development and Management
  • Expert Panel Development
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    Customized Training
     DIR customizes all aspects of training and any related material to meet our
    clients' needs. We design and develop technical-assistance guides, manuals, handbooks, Web-based modules, and other materials.

    Conference Planning
     DIR provides logistical support for national, regional, and local conferences, symposia, workshops, working meetings, committee meetings, and focus-group sessions. DIR conducts all aspects of conference planning, including identifying
    and notifying conference attendees, providing logistical support for travel and accommodations, and documenting and reporting deliberations and proceedings.
    Database Development and Management
     DIR designs and programs graphical user interfaces for databases in Microsoft
    Access. Depending on clients' specifications, we produce data-collection
    output files in Microsoft Excel, SPSS, or SAS.

    Expert Panel Development
     DIR maintains a national database of research consultants, which we use to
    identify and convene panels of highly skilled experts to supplement existing DIR staff for special assignments, business initiatives, and other research and evaluation projects.