Common evaluation tools across multi-state programs: A study of parenting education and youth engagement programs in children, youth, and families at-risk

Pamela B. Payne, Daniel A. McDonald

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Abstract

Community-based education programs must demonstrate effectiveness to various funding sources. The pilot study reported here (funded by CYFAR, NIFA, USDA award #2008-41520-04810) had the goal of determining if state level programs with varied curriculum could use a common evaluation tool to demonstrate efficacy. Results in parenting and youth engagement indicated that with effort to select valid and reliable measures, it is possible to use common measure across curricula. Lessons learned including evaluating goodness of fit are discussed in regards to the process of conducting common measures evaluations.

Original languageEnglish (US)
JournalJournal of Extension
Volume53
Issue number3
StatePublished - 2015

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Education

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