Community-Based Program Evaluations
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– Evaluation –
Applying Resources to Evaluate the National Outcomes: Children 
Author: Killian, Eric (7 more by this author); Garcia, Aleta
Description: This 1999 bulletin includes a brief introduction to a key indicator, a case example of a community-based program making a difference in the indicator highlighted, sample program goals and objectives, description of program intervention, a sample evaluation plan, key evaluation results, reporting hints and other resources.
CYFERnet Exemplary Program Evaluations
Author: Peterson, Donna (5 more by this author); Mancini, Jay A.; Marek, Lydia I.; Betts, Sherry C.
Description: Extension's capacity to evaluate community-based programs has increased dramatically. In 2001, the increased capacity was documented and celebrated. CYFERnet-Evaluation collaborators at the University of Arizona and Virginia Tech solicited nominations of State Strengthening and New Communities Projects that conducted exemplary program evaluations.
Evaluation Made Easy: Examples of Practical Evaluations - A Cross-Age Youth Mentoring Program
Author: Polk, Roselyn (8 more by this author); Evans, Bill; Marczak, Mary S.; Taylor, Shirley H.
Description: This bulletin includes a brief introduction to a key indicator, a case example of a community-based program making a difference in the indicator highlighted, sample program goals and objectives, description of program intervention, a sample evaluation plan, key evaluation results, reporting hints and other resources.
Author: Mead, June (7 more by this author); Garcia, Aleta; Peterson, Donna J.
Description: This bulletin includes a brief introduction to a key indicator, a case example of a community-based program making a difference in the indicator highlighted, sample program goals and objectives, description of program intervention, a sample evaluation plan, key evaluation results, reporting hints and other resources.
Evaluation Made Easy: Examples of Practical Evaluations - Comprehensive Sexuality Education Programs
Author: Polk, Roselyn (8 more by this author); Evans, Bill
Description: This bulletin includes a brief introduction to a key indicator, a case example of a community-based program making a difference in the indicator highlighted, sample program goals and objectives, description of program intervention, a sample evaluation plan, key evaluation results, reporting hints and other resources.
Evaluation Made Easy: Examples of Practical Evaluations - Cultural Diversity and Dropout Prevention
Author: Polk, Roselyn (8 more by this author); Garcia, Aleta; Peterson, Donna J.; Evans, Bill
Description: This bulletin includes a brief introduction to a key indicator, a case example of a community-based program making a difference in the indicator highlighted, sample program goals and objectives, description of program intervention, a sample evaluation plan, key evaluation results, reporting hints and other resources.
Evaluation Made Easy: Examples of Practical Evaluations - Empowerment Evaluation
Author: Mead, June (7 more by this author); Garcia, Aleta; Tepper, Karen Hoffman
Description: This bulletin includes a brief introduction to a key indicator, a case example of a community-based program making a difference in the indicator highlighted, sample program goals and objectives, description of program intervention, a sample evaluation plan, key evaluation results, reporting hints and other resources.
Author: Polk, Roselyn (8 more by this author); Garcia, Aleta; Taylor, Shirley H.; Evans, Bill
Description: This bulletin includes a brief introduction to a key indicator, a case example of a community-based program making a difference in the indicator highlighted, sample program goals and objectives, description of program intervention, a sample evaluation plan, key evaluation results, reporting hints and other resources.
Evaluation Made Easy: Examples of Practical Evaluations - Home Visiting Program
Author: Mead, June (7 more by this author); Garcia, Aleta
Description: This bulletin includes a brief introduction to a key indicator, a case example of a community-based program making a difference in the indicator highlighted, sample program goals and objectives, description of program intervention, a sample evaluation plan, key evaluation results, reporting hints and other resources.
Author: Mead, June (7 more by this author); Garcia, Aleta
Description: This bulletin includes a brief introduction to a key indicator, a case example of a community-based program making a difference in the indicator highlighted, sample program goals and objectives, description of program intervention, a sample evaluation plan, key evaluation results, reporting hints and other resources.
Evaluation Made Easy: Examples of Practical Evaluations - Parenting Skills Programs
Author: Mead, June (7 more by this author); Garcia, Aleta; Peterson, Donna J.
Description: This bulletin includes a brief introduction to a key indicator, a case example of a community-based program making a difference in the indicator highlighted, sample program goals and objectives, description of program intervention, a sample evaluation plan, key evaluation results, reporting hints and other resources.
Author: Evans, Bill; Garcia, Aleta; Tepper, Karen Hoffman
Description: This bulletin includes a brief introduction to a key indicator, a case example of a community-based program making a difference in the indicator highlighted, sample program goals and objectives, description of program intervention, a sample evaluation plan, key evaluation results, reporting hints and other resources.
Evaluation Made Easy: Examples of Practical Evaluations - Using the Community Assets Survey
Author: Shannon, Lisa (4 more by this author); Garcia, Aleta; Jakes, Susan S.; Peterson, Donna J.
Description: This bulletin includes a brief introduction to a key indicator, a case example of a community-based program making a difference in the indicator highlighted, sample program goals and objectives, description of program intervention, a sample evaluation plan, key evaluation results, reporting hints and other resources.
Evaluation Made Easy: Examples of Practical Evaluations - Using Timelines
Author: Jakes, Susan (21 more by this author); Garcia, Aleta; Peterson, Donna J.; Cassidy, Lisa
Description: This bulletin includes a brief introduction to a key indicator, a case example of a community-based program making a difference in the indicator highlighted, sample program goals and objectives, description of program intervention, a sample evaluation plan, key evaluation results, reporting hints and other resources.
Evaluation Made Easy: Examples of Practical Evaluations - Violence Prevention Program
Author: Polk, Roselyn (8 more by this author); Garcia, Aleta; Marczak, Mary S.; Evans, Bill
Description: This bulletin includes a brief introduction to a key indicator, a case example of a community-based program making a difference in the indicator highlighted, sample program goals and objectives, description of program intervention, a sample evaluation plan, key evaluation results, reporting hints and other resources.
Evaluation Made Easy: Examples of Practical Evaluations - Children in Blended Families
Author: Killian, Eric (7 more by this author); Cowgill, Tonia; Cowgill, Don; Bixler, Mikki
Description: This bulletin includes a brief introduction to a key indicator, a case example of a community-based program making a difference in the indicator highlighted, sample program goals and objectives, description of program intervention, a sample evaluation plan, key evaluation results, reporting hints and other resources.
Evaluation Made Easy: Examples of Practical Evaluations - Developing Community Resources
Author: Jakes, Susan (21 more by this author); Marczak, Mary S.; Cassidy, Lisa; Taylor, Shirley H.
Description: This bulletin includes a brief introduction to a key indicator, a case example of a community-based program making a difference in the indicator highlighted, sample program goals and objectives, description of program intervention, a sample evaluation plan, key evaluation results, reporting hints and other resources.
Evaluation Made Easy: Examples of Practical Evaluations - Drinking and Driving Prevention Program
Author: Jakes, Susan (21 more by this author); Marczak, Mary S.; Cassidy, Lisa; Taylor, Shirley H.
Description: This bulletin includes a brief introduction to a key indicator, a case example of a community-based program making a difference in the indicator highlighted, sample program goals and objectives, description of program intervention, a sample evaluation plan, key evaluation results, reporting hints and other resources.
Evaluation Made Easy: Examples of Practical Evaluations - Evaluation Amidst Diversity
Author: Iyechad, Lilli (1 more by this author); Garcia, Aleta; Tepper, Karen Hoffman; Jakes, Susan S.
Description: This bulletin includes a brief introduction to a key indicator, a case example of a community-based program making a difference in the indicator highlighted, sample program goals and objectives, description of program intervention, a sample evaluation plan, key evaluation results, reporting hints and other resources.
Evaluation Made Easy: Examples of Practical Evaluations - Increasing Community Involvement
Author: Jakes, Susan (21 more by this author); Garcia, Aleta; Cassidy, Lisa; Roper, Robin Goff
Description: This bulletin includes a brief introduction to a key indicator, a case example of a community-based program making a difference in the indicator highlighted, sample program goals and objectives, description of program intervention, a sample evaluation plan, key evaluation results, reporting hints and other resources.
Evaluation Made Easy: Examples of Practical Evaluations - Overview
Description: These bulletins are designed to assist community-based projects to evaluate critical indicators under each National Outcome area (children, youth, parent/family and community). In each bulletin you will find a brief introduction to a key indicator, a case example of a community-based program making a difference in the indicator highlighted, sample program goals and objectives, description of program intervention, a sample evaluation plan, key evaluation results, reporting hints and other resources.
Author: Mead, June (7 more by this author); Garcia, Aleta
Description: This bulletin includes a brief introduction to a key indicator, a case example of a community-based program making a difference in the indicator highlighted, sample program goals and objectives, description of program intervention, a sample evaluation plan, key evaluation results, reporting hints and other resources.
Evaluation Made Easy: Examples of Practical Evaluations - Preventing Child Abuse
Author: Killian, Eric (7 more by this author); Cowgill, Tonia; Cowgill, Don; Bixler, Mikki
Description: This bulletin includes a brief introduction to a key indicator, a case example of a community-based program making a difference in the indicator highlighted, sample program goals and objectives, description of program intervention, a sample evaluation plan, key evaluation results, reporting hints and other resources.
Evaluation Made Easy: Examples of Practical Evaluations - School Readiness
Author: Killian, Eric (7 more by this author); Garcia, Aleta; Peterson, Donna J.; Bixler, Mikki
Description: This bulletin includes a brief introduction to a key indicator, a case example of a community-based program making a difference in the indicator highlighted, sample program goals and objectives, description of program intervention, a sample evaluation plan, key evaluation results, reporting hints and other resources.
Evaluation Made Easy: Examples of Practical Evaluations- Mommy's Friends
Author: Killian, Eric (7 more by this author); Tepper, Karen Hoffman; Garcia, Aleta; Killian, Brenda
Description: This bulletin includes a brief introduction to a key indicator, a case example of a community-based program making a difference in the indicator highlighted, sample program goals and objectives, description of program intervention, a sample evaluation plan, key evaluation results, reporting hints and other resources.
Evaluation Made Easy: Examples of Practical Evaluations-Helping Kids Get Busy With Business
Author: Killian, Eric (7 more by this author); Garcia, Aleta; Peterson, Donna J.; Bixler, Mikki
Description: This bulletin includes a brief introduction to a key indicator, a case example of a community-based program making a difference in the indicator highlighted, sample program goals and objectives, description of program intervention, a sample evaluation plan, key evaluation results, reporting hints and other resources.
Description: This website contains reports from evaluation studies conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Extension Cooperative Extension Program Development and Evaluation Unit.
Measuring Youth Program Quality: A Guide to Assessment Tools
Author: Yohalem, Nicole (2 more by this author); Marybeth Shinn; Sean Fischer; Alicia Wilson-Ahlstrom
Description: This guide examines nine youth program quality assessment tools. For each tool, the guide provides the purpose and history, content, structure and methodology, technical properties, user considerations, and a brief description of how it are currently being used in the field. It offers guidance to practitioners, policymakers, researchers and evaluators in the after-school and youth development fields as to what options are available and what issues to consider when selecting and using a quality assessment tool.
Skills Development through Community Computing: The Irondale Community Computer Lab
Author: Dunn, Elizabeth (3 more by this author); J. Gordon Arbuckle
Description: The purpose of this report is to present a study examines the impact of community computer labs on participants Â’ computer skills, even when no formal on-site training is provided.
Skills Development Through Community Computing: The Irondale Community Computer Lab (report summary)
Author: Dunn, Elizabeth (3 more by this author); J. Gordon Arbuckle
Description: A brief summary of a report that presents a study examines the impact of community computer labs on participants Â’ computer skills, even when no formal on-site training is provided
Description: This report is the first volume in a compilation of approximately 50 evaluations of youth programmatic interventions.
Video teleconferencing (VTC): does it work as an educational delivery method?
Author: McDonald, Sharon
Description: This example evaluation, conducted by Penn State Cooperative Extension, compares Video Teleconferencing with a traditional educational method in extension (face to face
workshop). The brief includes information about the evaluation method, design and questions.
– Professional Development –
Measuring Youth Program Quality: A Guide to Assessment Tools
Author: Yohalem, Nicole (2 more by this author); Marybeth Shinn; Sean Fischer; Alicia Wilson-Ahlstrom
Description: This guide examines nine youth program quality assessment tools. For each tool, the guide provides the purpose and history, content, structure and methodology, technical properties, user considerations, and a brief description of how it are currently being used in the field. It offers guidance to practitioners, policymakers, researchers and evaluators in the after-school and youth development fields as to what options are available and what issues to consider when selecting and using a quality assessment tool.
– Programming Resource –
Skills Development through Community Computing: The Irondale Community Computer Lab
Author: Dunn, Elizabeth (3 more by this author); J. Gordon Arbuckle
Description: The purpose of this report is to present a study examines the impact of community computer labs on participants Â’ computer skills, even when no formal on-site training is provided.
Skills Development Through Community Computing: The Irondale Community Computer Lab (report summary)
Author: Dunn, Elizabeth (3 more by this author); J. Gordon Arbuckle
Description: A brief summary of a report that presents a study examines the impact of community computer labs on participants Â’ computer skills, even when no formal on-site training is provided