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Developing an evaluation plan for school health programs in Nebraska.

M W Cramer1, C J Iverson

  • 1Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services, Lincoln 68506, USA. cramerll5@aol.com

The Journal of School Health
|May 8, 1999
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This study outlines a comprehensive evaluation plan for school health programs, demonstrating their value through measurable outcomes. The approach incorporated community input to address funding challenges and ensure program effectiveness.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Program Evaluation
  • Educational Administration

Background:

  • School health programs face funding threats due to property tax caps.
  • There is a need to quantify the value and impact of comprehensive school health services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement a statewide evaluation plan for school health programs in Nebraska.
  • To answer the question: "What is the value of school health?"

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the "Targeting Outcomes of Program" (TOP) framework.
  • Incorporated community input from stakeholders via focus groups for customization.
  • Measured impact indicators of comprehensive school health programs.

Main Results:

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  • Developed a statewide evaluation plan tailored to Nebraska schools.
  • The plan included community input, addressed multiple roles, and focused on measurable outcomes.
  • Documented the effectiveness and value of comprehensive school health services.

Conclusions:

  • The developed evaluation plan addresses identified literature deficiencies.
  • Community-informed, measurable outcomes are crucial for demonstrating school health program value.
  • This model provides a framework for evaluating school health program effectiveness.