Measurements and Evaluation

GOAL:

To identify key indicators in each community and across the country that show that Character Development efforts are having an impact in the community.

PROCESS:

• Determine scope of project and needed resources
• Identify funding sources, request and receive funding
• Identify and engage measurement expert
• Establish measurement and evaluation process, tools and activities
• Conduct pilot study, analyze and communicate results

YEAR 1 ACTIVITIES: (2001-2002)

• Received $152,000 from Community Memorial Foundation for 3-year study
• Engaged Dr. Matt Davidson as consultant (CEP, Center for the 4th & 5th R's)
• Identified 4 'pilot' communities and conducted 'focus groups' to determine constructs
• Developed “Global Process Model” for project
• Designed Global Portraits of Social and Moral Health for Youth and Adults to be used in schools and communities
• Conducted pilot survey and analyzed data
• Collected archival data
• Validated survey and revised survey process
• Communicated results to county and individual community coalitions for action and long-term impact

YEAR 2 ACTIVITIES:  (2003-2003)

• Conducted Global Portraits Survey in 14 communities
• Collected archival data from 14 communities
• Analyzed data
• Communicated results to county and individual community coalitions for planning and action
• Received 3-year Federal Character Education Research Grant to use Global Portraits as the basis for developing training and follow-up for teachers, parents and community members

YEAR 3 PLANS:  (2003-2004)

• Conduct Global Portraits Survey in 14 communities
• Collect archival data from 14 communities
• Analyze data
• Communicate results to county and individual community coalitions for planning and action (DuPage 2004 Communities Executive Summary and DuPage Two-year Comparison 2003 - 2004 Executive Summary)
• Conduct training sessions for parents, teachers and community leaders based on research for long-term impact

YEAR 4 PLANS:  (2004-2005)

• Expand above process to 12 communities

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