Program Evaluation Tools

CYFAR Portfolio Evaluation
Program Evaulation Tools
A variety of program evaluation tools have been and will continue to be used to provide information about state and targeted community work. These evaluation tools are listed with a description of how they are utilized within Iowa's CYFAR project.
 
The research base for effective CYFAR programs is detailed in the CYFAR philosophy.
Key points effective of the CYFAR philosophy have been summarized.
Effective programs also incorporate CYFAR philosophy in evaluation.
 

The (CYFAR) National Initiative has also identified four National Outcomes to improve the quality and quanity of comprehensive community-based programs for children, youth, and families at risk.

CYFERNet Evaluation Resources

  • Applying Evaluation Tools to Your Program
  • How to Assess Organizational Support for Working with At-Risk Audiences National Results
  • Learn How Community Programs Sustain
  • Assessing the Use of Technology

Collaboration Framework- Addressing Community Capacity
To assist citizens and practitioners in their collaborative efforts, the National Network for Collaboration has created a Collaboration Framework. The Framework is designed to help individuals and practitioners who are either starting collaborations, or need help in strengthening an existing collaboration. Specifically, the Framework assists people, groups and organizations to achieve clearly defined outcomes.

Alternative Methods for Collecting Evaluation Data
University of Arizona

 

 



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Last updated 8/28/01