Program Logic Models: W hat , why , and how

1. Program Logic Models:What, why, and how Research & Evaluation Division Strategic Planning and Implementation Kamehameha Schools Nolan Malone, Summer Keli‘ipio, & Wendy Kekahio 17 April 2007

2. Icebreaker Use one word or phrase to express how you feel about logic models

3. Today’s Schedule • Logic Models 101: The “what” & “why” • Definition and purposes • Uses (and abuses) • Types • Content • Group Activity: The “how” • Questions

4. Logic Models 101: Definition* • What? • A picture of how your program works • Links activities with outcomes • Facilitates planning, implementation, and evaluation *From the Kellogg Foundation

5. Theory of change Logic Models 101: Purposes • Why create a logic model? • To visually describe the sequence of change you hope to see in participants • To learn continually about and improve your program • To facilitate sharing what works in your program and why • Bottom line: What do you do? and What are the consequences? Activities Outcomes

6. Logic Models 101: Uses First, some Abuses… • Logic models SHOULD NOT be used for: • Tormenting staff • Creating a doorstop/office decoration • Auditing program operations • Making a judgment of your work

7. Logic Models 101: Uses Phase of program can dictate uses: These activities can occur at any phase

8. Logic Models 101: Types Generally, logic models are flow charts • They may look different • They may contain different information • At minimum they include activities and outcomes

9. Program elements Activities Short-term outcomes Intermediate Outcomes Program Outcomes Long-term outcomes Logic Models 101: Types Simple logic models take the following format: Organization/program vision, mission, values, and goals

10. Family Materials Teacher Materials Learner Materials Activities Activities Activities Short-term outcomes Short-term outcomes Short-term outcomes Intermediate Outcomes Intermediate Outcomes Intermediate Outcomes Program Outcomes Program Outcomes Program Outcomes Logic Models 101: Content LIS-Curriculum & Instructional Materials • 3 program elements:

11. Weekly hour-long meetings • Structured activities • Counseling and support Building strong Pöki‘i Intermediate Outcomes Program Outcomes Short-term outcomes Logic Models 101: Content Mälama I Nä Pöki‘i Involving Adults Short-term outcomes Intermediate Outcomes Program Outcomes • Weeky hour-long meetings • Attend school activities • Training/ support

12. Program elements Activities Short-term outcomes Intermediate Outcomes Program Outcomes Guidance Counseling Parent/ scholar group guidance sessions Increased awareness of college or career planning Parents & Scholars develop strategies to support student’s Pathway Plan and update plan annually Scholars prepare themselves to be applicants for post-secondary opportunities Logic Models 101: Content Kamehameha Scholars

13. Today’s Schedule • Logic Models 101 • Definitions and purposes • Uses (and abuses) • Types Restroom, coffee, and snack break • Group Activity: The “how” • Questions

14. Four Groups: Mentoring Literacy Enrichment Post-high At least one staff member representing that particular group Everyone else will help generate ideas Group Activity: The “how”

15. Group Activity: The “how” • Explain your program elements • Clarify, ask questions, & nail down some language • Explain your program activities • Group activities under program elements • Nail down language • Talk about outcomes that relate to each activity • Group outcomes by activity and time • ARE THE OUTCOMES MEASUREABLE?

16. Wrap Up Now… use one word or phrase to express how you feel about logic models

17. Today’s Schedule • Logic Models 101 • Definitions and purposes • Uses (and abuses) • Types • The “how”: Group Activity • Questions

18. Mahalo a nui loa Additional questions? Nolan Malone Summer Keli‘ipio Wendy Kekahio 534-3849 534-3964 523-6373 nomalone@ksbe.edu sukeliip@ksbe.edu wekekahi@ksbe.edu