The Formative and Summative Program Evaluations are completed by External Evaluator Miranda Wilson.
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Recommendations and Plan of Action
1. Strengthen Student Recruitment and Attendance Retention Strategies
Quality Element 7 – Organizational Practices
Quality Element 2 – Linkages with the School Day
Quality Element 9 – Family & Community Partnerships
Collaborate with school staff to identify students who would benefit from the program, communicate regularly with families about attendance, recognize consistent attendance, and use attendance data to monitor participation and improve retention.
2. Expand Student Leadership and Youth Voice Opportunities
Quality Element 1 – Programming & Youth Development
Quality Element 4 – Relationships
Provide students with leadership roles, involve them in planning activities, collect regular student feedback, and offer opportunities for peer mentoring and service-learning projects.
3. Increase Family Engagement Opportunities
Quality Element 9 – Family & Community Partnerships
Quality Element 4 – Relationships
Offer flexible family engagement events, share academic and behavioral progress, provide resources families can use at home, and partner with community organizations to increase participation.
4. Continue Investing in Professional Development and Staff Capacity Building
Quality Element 6 – Staffing & Professional Development
Quality Element 8 – Evaluation & Outcomes
Provide ongoing professional learning in academic support, restorative practices, SEL, and classroom management. Use program evaluation data and staff feedback to identify training needs and monitor implementation.