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  • Developmental Psychology
  • Program Evaluation
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Effective early childhood development (ECD) programs require robust evaluation of their implementation.
  • Existing measurement tools for ECD program implementation are varied, hindering comparability and scalability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe methods for measuring key variables in ECD program implementation.
  • To provide a framework for assessing program delivery, recipient engagement, and stakeholder involvement.

Main Methods:

  • The paper details quantitative and qualitative measurement approaches for implementation variables.
  • Methods cover training, program features (quality, reach, dosage), recipient acceptance, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Guidance is provided on data collection timing, analysis, and utilization.

Main Results:

  • A comprehensive set of measurement variables and methods for evaluating ECD program implementation is presented.
  • The described measures are applicable across various program delivery modalities (group sessions, home visits, clinic visits, early group care).
  • The utility of these measures spans program planning, preparation, and implementation phases.

Conclusions:

  • Adopting common methods for measuring implementation variables can improve ECD programs.
  • Standardized measurement aids in identifying barriers to scalability and sustainability.
  • Convergent measurement strategies facilitate the identification of program features linked to successful outcomes.