Logic Models: What They Are and How to Design Them

1. Presentation by: Julie Assel March 27th , 2014 Logic Models: What They Are and How to Design ThemYWCA University – Grants Track Series

2. Logic Models Goal 1: To increase the knowledge of how to use logic models for program planning and evaluation. Objective 1: Participants will be able to fill out the goals, inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes of a basic logic model. Objective 2: Participants will be able to fill out assessment methodology of an evaluation logic model.

3. Logic Model Definitions What is a logic model – • A logic model is a conceptual tool for planning and evaluation which displays the sequence of actions that describe what a program is and will do. • A logic model is a systematic and visual way to present and share your understanding of the relationships among the resources you have to operate your program, the activities you plan, and the changes or results you hope to achieve. (Kellogg Foundation)

4. Why Use a Logic Model How logic models can be used: • The purpose of a logic model is to show the linkages between the investments (inputs), activities, outputs, and expected outcomes. • The visual representation should make a "logical" progression from one area to the next. This information also shows the basic framework evaluation, including what constitutes success for the project.

5. Logic Model Terms • Situation, Need, Problem - Describe what is currently happening and why it needs to change. • Goal - What are the intended purposes and expected results of a program? • Objectives - What are the intended results? What should people know, think or care about, or be able to do?

6. Logic Model Terms • Assumptions, Theories, Research - What does research say can make changes in people's knowledge, attitudes or actions in this area? • Resources, Inputs, Investments - What do you have and what do you need to conduct the activities?

7. Logic Model Terms • Activities, Actions - What will the organization and participant do? What are the processes, techniques, tools, events, technology, and actions of the planned program. These may include products – promotional materials and educational curricula; services – education and training, counseling, or health screening; and infrastructure – structure, relationships, and capacity used to bring about the desired results.

8. Logic Model Terms • Outputs - What are the direct results of program activities? They are usually described in terms of the size and/or scope of the services and products delivered or produced by the program. They indicate if a program was delivered to the intended audiences at the intended “dose.” A program output, for example, might be the number of classes taught, meetings held, or materials produced and distributed; program participation rates and demography; or hours of each type of service provided.

9. Logic Model Terms • Outcomes - What are the specific changes in attitudes, behaviors, knowledge, skills, status, or level of functioning expected to result from program activities and which are most often expressed at an individual level. • Impact - What are the organizational, community, and/or system level changes expected to result from program activities, which might include improved conditions, increased capacity, and/or changes in the policy arena.

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