Founded in 1983, Augenblick, Palaich and Associates (APA Consulting or APA) is a federally-registered small business that over the past 40 years has served clients in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Clients have included state legislatures, state education agencies, school districts, cities, philanthropic organizations, foundations, non-profits, and community-led organizations. APA is nationally recognized for our expertise in school finance, program evaluation, cost modeling, and other research, including cost-benefit analysis — with a focus on helping policymakers and education leaders support the success of all students they serve.