Evaluation and Training Institute (ETI) Employee Directory
Research ServicesCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
The Evaluation and Training Institute (ETI) is a nonprofit research consulting firm focused on third‑party evaluations and accountability programs in education. Based in Culver City, California and founded in 1974, ETI partners with schools, postsecondary institutions, public agencies, private foundations, community organizations, and professional bodies to support program development and oversight. Its work encompasses needs assessments, formative evaluations to guide program improvement, and summative evaluations to assess overall impact for stakeholders and funders, helping clients align programs with policy requirements and accountability expectations. Positioned within the research services industry, ETI emphasizes objective analysis aimed at informing public policy and supporting evidence-based decision making for a diverse client base. The firm operates with a small professional team and concentrates on delivering rigorous evaluation services that advance program effectiveness and accountability structures. A recent development noted is the organization’s ongoing focus on education-related evaluations and their role in shaping public policy through independent research.