Evaluation-Based Program Development Planning Template. Table 1. Define the Problem Identify who, what, where, when, why.

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Evaluation-Based Program Development

Planning Template

Table 1. Define the Problem

Identify who, what, where, when, why.

1. Describe Current Situation

How does the world look today?

2. Why a Problem?

3. Identify Stakeholders

Clearly articulate why the current situation is a problem. Ask why until you get to the root of the problem.

Population. Who is affected by the problem? How many people are affected?

Stakeholder Leadership. Who has an interest in solving the problem?

Potential Collaborators. Who has an interest in solving the problem and/or is already working on the problem?

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Table 2. Identify Outcome Objectives

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Who do you want to change? What do you want to accomplish? Do you have the resources to accomplish the changes?

1. Describe Ideal Situation

How would the world look if the problem did not exist (the perfect world)?

3. Identify Outcome Objectives

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What changes can I influence in my target audience/s?

2. Define Target Audience/s

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Who or what can we realistically change (youth,

families, farmers, policies, etc.)?

What do we know about the culture/s of the

audience? Do we need to learn more?

Learning Objectives

Short term changes in awareness, skills, knowledge, attitudes, aspirations,

motivation. List for each target.

Action Objectives

Medium term changes in behavior, policies, practice, decision-making, social actions. List for each target.

Condition Objectives Þ

Long term changes in social, civic, economic, environmental conditions.

IMPACT

Target Audience 1:

Target Audience 2:

Target Audience 3:

4. Identify Resources

Resources Required

Revenue Enhancement

Resources Available

Resources Needed

Potential Grants

User Fees

Development

Opportunities

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Table 3. Plan Program: Process Objectives

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What will I do to facilitate change in my target audience/s? (These are your process objectives.)

1. Outcome Objectives

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Insert Outcome Objectives from Table 2.

2. Process Objectives

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Develop Program Theory (IF:THEN)

♦ If we = Conduct, deliver, develop,

train, provide, etc.

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Then = Outcome objectives from

Table 2

Learning Objectives

Short term changes in awareness, skills, knowledge, attitudes, aspirations,

motivation.

Action Objectives

Medium term changes in behavior, policies, practice, decision-making, social

actions.

Condition Objectives Þ

Long term changes in social, civic, economic, environmental conditions.

IMPACT

If we

(insert activities below)

Then

(insert Learning Objectives)

Then

(insert Action Objectives)

Then

(insert Condition Objectives)

3. Plan Program Outputs

Deliverables

Program, Curriculum, Emergency Kits

Scholarship

Go to Table 6!

Use Table 6 for this part of

your plan.

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Table 4. Program Evaluation: Outcome Objectives

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How does the program demonstrate measurable impact?

Learning Objectives

Short term changes in awareness, knowledge, skills, attitudes, aspirations, motivation

1. Develop Success Indicators

NOTE: May have multiple indicators for each objective.

2. Select Evaluation Design

3. Select Data Collection Method

We will know

(insert Learning Objectives)

If

(insert criteria for success)

Type Pro/Cons

Method Pros/Cons

Action Objectives

Medium term changes in behavior, practice, decision-making, policies, social action

1. Develop Success Indicators

NOTE: You may have multiple indicators for each objective.

2. Select Evaluation Design

3. Select Data Collection Method

We will know

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Condition Objectives

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Long term changes in social, economic, civic, environmental conditions. Hard to document.

1. Develop Success Indicators

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NOTE: May have multiple indicators for each objective.

2. Select Evaluation Design

3. Select Data Collection Method

We will know

(insert Condition Objectives)

If

Type Pro/Cons

Method Pros/Cons

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Table 4. Program Evaluation: Process Objectives

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How will you know you successfully implemented the program (process objectives)?

Process Objectives

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1. Develop Success Indicators

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You may have multiple indicators for each objective. You may wish to include items from Table 6 (Scholarship).

Evaluation-Based Program Development Planning Template. Table 1. Define the Problem Identify who, what, where, when, why.