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Area of Science:

Education
Program Evaluation
Child Development

Background:

Afterschool programs offer significant learning and developmental benefits.
Inconsistent evaluation findings often stem from a disconnect between program design and evaluation methods.
Effective alignment is key to accurately measuring program impact.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide practical guidance on aligning afterschool program design with evaluation strategies.
To emphasize the importance of a theory of change in program development and assessment.
To outline methods for improving program refinement and accountability through evaluation.

Main Methods:

Discusses the necessity of a theory of change for guiding program development, implementation, and evaluation.
Describes the creation of a logic model to visually represent program theory.
Presents an evaluation approach focused on iterative program improvement.

Main Results:

A well-defined theory of change helps synchronize program goals with evaluation metrics.
Logic models effectively illustrate the causal pathways of program interventions.
An evaluation framework prioritizing program refinement leads to more robust and impactful afterschool initiatives.

Conclusions:

Aligning program and evaluation design is essential for realizing the full potential of afterschool programs.
Utilizing evaluation data for continuous improvement enhances program effectiveness and accountability.
This integrated approach strengthens the evidence base for positive youth development outcomes.