Communication of evaluation findings with both internal and external audiences is critically important. Different audiences have different needs when it comes to data. Think about who needs to know what, and when and how they need to know it, when sharing evaluation results.
This protocol is designed to help program staff work backward from data on youth outcomes to underlying root causes. It uses a 5 whys method, and then moves on to identifying which root cause is most directly actionable.
Virtually all programs track participant attendance, though methods vary according to program needs. Our Excel workbook provides a simple attendance tracker that tabulates basic attendance statistics for a generic out-of-school-time program.
This sample self-assessment provides some tips for goal-setting around data security. It is based on the principles outlined in Strive Together’s Student Data Privacy Best Practices.
This spreadsheet shows a sample of a very simple evaluation budget. You can customize to fit your own situation as needed.
This spreadsheet shows a sample of a very simple evaluation budget. You can customize to fit your own situation as needed.