Improving Programs In Our Communities
Education systems are complex, multi-layered, and constantly evolving. Effective decision-making requires more than data collection—it requires clear interpretation, stakeholder alignment, and actionable direction.
LMA integrates rigorous evaluation with practical implementation support to help programs move from insight to impact.
"I highly recommend LMA to conduct research projects for your organization. We enjoyed working with them due to their organizational talents, leadership skills, abundant energy, and cheerful demeanor. I am confident they will provide you with a productive outcome for your project."
"L&M was dependable and their staff very sensitive about meeting the needs of our agency. They were also passionate and supportive of our project goals."
"LeCroy and Milligan provides a tailored experience while quickly adjusting to needed changes or modifications to produce high quality data collection and professional reports."
Moving to Impact
Moving to Impact is a collaborative strategic planning approach designed for boards, agencies, coalitions, and mission-driven organizations navigating complex decisions, competing priorities, and public accountability.
Planning that Connects Evidence to Action.
Strategic plans are most effective when they reflect both reliable data and the lived realities of the communities they are designed to serve. Moving to Impact integrates quantitative analysis, stakeholder engagement, facilitated dialogue, and practical implementation planning from the beginning.
This approach helps leadership teams clarify where they are, understand what conditions are changing, identify shared priorities, and define what progress should look like over time.
Moving to Impact: Our Approach
Data-informed decision-making
We use demographic analysis, organizational data, community indicators, and applied research to establish a strong foundation for planning.
Stakeholder and community engagement
We help gather meaningful input from leaders, staff, partners, and community members so plans reflect real experience and build shared commitment.
Strategic priorities and roadmaps
We support organizations in translating vision, mission, values, and emerging needs into focused priorities and actionable strategies.
Implementation and accountability
We help define ownership, timelines, measurable outcomes, and progress-monitoring structures so plans can guide decisions after the planning process ends.
Systems alignment
We consider governance, policy, budgeting, operations, and organizational capacity so strategies are grounded in the realities required for implementation.
Built for organizations that need more than a plan
Many strategic plans struggle because they are not fully connected to data, operational systems, stakeholder commitment, or measurable accountability. Moving to Impact closes that gap by bringing planning, research, facilitation, and implementation support into one unified process.
The result is a strategic plan that is clear enough to guide action, credible enough to support decision-making, and practical enough to sustain momentum.
Building stronger systems for students, families, and communities
We help funders, agencies, and community partners strengthen education systems through rigorous research, actionable evaluation, and data-informed strategy. Our work identifies needs, surfaces effective practices, and supports investments that expand access, improve quality, and produce measurable outcomes for learners and communities.
Over 30 Years Experience in Education
Early Childhood Systems
Support for home visiting, early learning, and cross-sector early childhood initiatives focused on long-term developmental outcomes.
K–12 and School-Based Programs
Evaluation and improvement of initiatives within school systems, including behavioral health, prevention, and student support services.
Postsecondary & Career Readiness
Evaluating programs designed to prepare youth for workforce entry, higher education, and long-term economic mobility.
Youth Development & Prevention
Initiatives addressing risk and protective factors, including peer education, teen pregnancy prevention, and dropout reduction.
STEM & Teacher Development
Programs focused on educator capacity, instructional quality, and student engagement in STEM pathways.