Description
Book SynopsisClarifying the relationship between planning, program development, and evaluation, the five simple steps outlined in this book will help youth services staff conduct solid community assessments and integrate outcome-based planning and evaluation into their work.
Table of Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- Part I An Introduction to Outcome Planning and Evaluation in Youth Services
- Chapter 1 Thinking about Planning in Times of Change
- Chapter 2 Involving Youth in Outcome Planning and Evaluation
- Chapter 3 Defining Outcomes and OBPE
- Chapter 4 Designing the OBPE Project
- Part II The Five-Step OBPE Model
- Chapter 5 Step 1: Gathering Information
- Chapter 6 Step 2: Determining Outcomes
- Chapter 7 Step 3: Developing Programs and Services
- Chapter 8 Step 4: Conducting Evaluations
- Chapter 9 Step 5: Leveraging the Library’s Role
- Conclusion: And Finally . . .
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Appendixes
- Appendix A Environmental Scan: External (Community) Factors
- Appendix B Blank OBPE Project Planning Template
- Appendix C Gantt Chart Example: Books and Bites Community Garden Time Line
- Appendix D Environmental Scan: Internal (Library) Factors
- Appendix E “Books and Bites” Sample Family Storytime Programs
References
- About the Authors
- Index
