Spring 2024 SOWK 460w Week 02: Steps in Program Evaluation

3 2 1 Steps in Program Evaluation Week 02 Spring 2024 SOWK 460w Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University

SOWK 460w Week 02 Plan What we will be covering today Why progr m ev lu tion s process The steps involved in progr m ev lu tion Getting settled with the progr m ev lu tion ssignment SOWK 460w Spring 2024 a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a J cob C mpbell, Ph.D. LICSW t Herit ge University

5. Social Workers’ Ethical Responsibilities to the Social Work Profession 5.02 Evaluation and Research Think, P ir, Sh re • Wh t st nds st nds out to you from this section? • Wh t re w ys th t you im gine ful illing this in your c reer? Code of Ethics J cob C mpbell, Ph.D. LICSW t Herit ge University a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a f a a SOWK 460w Spring 2024 (N tion l Associ tion of Soci l Workers, 2021)

Why Program Evaluation What it can mean for us and our agencies (K pp & Anderson, 2010) Improve Imp ct Ethic l Oblig tion Support Funding Improve skills Identify Needs a a a a a a a a a a a a J cob C mpbell, Ph.D. LICSW t Herit ge University Advoc te for Progr m Cl rify Progr m SOWK 460w Spring 2024

Is program evaluation an essential of taking a social justice approach? Divide into groups of 5 or 6. Within this group determine bout h lf of you to be in greement nd h lf to rgue g inst K pp nd Anderson (2010) ssertion th t progr m ev lu tion is n essenti l element of soci l justice. T ke 5 min to m ke pl n of potenti l rguments. Join b ck with your l rger group nd sh re your rguments. a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a Photo by Tim M rsh ll on Unspl sh a a Social Justice and Program Evaluation J cob C mpbell, Ph.D. LICSW t Herit ge University SOWK 460w Spring 2024

Identify Ev lu tion Question Conceptu lize Question Pick nd De ine Method Oper tion lize Question D t Collection Select S mple (K pp & Anderson, 2010) A Flow Chart Steps in an Program Evaluation a a a f a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a J cob C mpbell, Ph.D. LICSW t Herit ge University D t M n gement & An lysis Utiliz tion of Inform tion SOWK 460w Spring 2024

The gener l focus of the project is st ted in the form of rese rch question. 1 Identify Ev lu tion Question Conceptu lize Question Pick nd De ine Method Oper tion lize Question D t Collection Select S mple (K pp & Anderson, 2010) A Flow Chart Steps in an Program Evaluation a a a a a a a f a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a J cob C mpbell, Ph.D. LICSW t Herit ge University D t M n gement & An lysis Utiliz tion of Inform tion SOWK 460w Spring 2024

1 2 Conceptu lize Question Oper tion lize Question (K pp & Anderson, 2010) A Flow Chart Steps in an Program Evaluation a a a a a a a a f a a a a a a a a a a a f a a a a a a a ff a a a a a J cob C mpbell, Ph.D. LICSW t Herit ge University Identify Ev lu tion Question • ThePick keynd concepts in the De ine Method ev lu tion question re cl ri ied Select S mple • A cle Dr conceptu t Collectionl fr mework is chosen fter considering di erent ppro ches D t M n gement & An lysis Utiliz tion of Inform tion SOWK 460w Spring 2024

Speci ic concepts of the ev lu tion question re de ined. 1 Identify Ev lu tion Question 2 Conceptu lize Question Pick nd De ine Method 3 Oper tion lize Question D t Collection Select S mple (K pp & Anderson, 2010) A Flow Chart Steps in an Program Evaluation a a f a f a a a a a a a a a f a a a a a a a a a a a a J cob C mpbell, Ph.D. LICSW t Herit ge University D t M n gement & An lysis Utiliz tion of Inform tion SOWK 460w Spring 2024

Identify Ev lu tion Question 4 2 Conceptu lize Question Pick nd De ine Method 3 Oper tion lize Question D t Collection Reviewing rchiv l d t Group designs nd methodsSelect S mple Qu lit tive designs nd pplic tions Consumer s tisf ction (K pp & Anderson, 2010) A Flow Chart Steps in an Program Evaluation a a a a a a a a a a f a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a J cob C mpbell, Ph.D. LICSW t Herit ge University a a 1 D t M n gement & An lysis Utiliz tion of Inform tion SOWK 460w Spring 2024

1 Identify Ev lu tion Question 5 4 2 Conceptu lize Question Pick nd De ine Method 3 Oper tion lize Question D t Collection (K pp & Anderson, 2010) A Flow Chart Steps in an Program Evaluation a a a a a f a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a J cob C mpbell, Ph.D. LICSW t Herit ge University Select S mple Ev lu tion p rticip nts/d t collected D t M n gement & An lysis Utiliz tion of Inform tion SOWK 460w Spring 2024

1 Identify Ev lu tion Question 5 4 2 Conceptu lize Question 3 Oper tion lize Question Pick nd De ine Method 6 Select S mple D t Collection (K pp & Anderson, 2010) A Flow Chart Steps in an Program Evaluation a a a f a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a J cob C mpbell, Ph.D. LICSW t Herit ge University D t M n gement & An lysis Utiliz tion of Inform tion SOWK 460w Spring 2024

Speci ic concepts of the ev lu tion question re de ined. 1 Identify Ev lu tion Question 5 4 2 Conceptu lize Question 3 Oper tion lize Question Pick nd De ine Method 6 D t Collection 7 D t M n gement & An lysis Select S mple (K pp & Anderson, 2010) A Flow Chart Steps in an Program Evaluation a a f a f a a a a a a a a a f a a a a a a a a a a a a J cob C mpbell, Ph.D. LICSW t Herit ge University Utiliz tion of Inform tion SOWK 460w Spring 2024

1 Identify Ev lu tion Question 5 4 2 Conceptu lize Question 3 Oper tion lize Question Pick nd De ine Method 6 Select S mple D t Collection (K pp & Anderson, 2010) A Flow Chart Steps in an Program Evaluation a a a a f a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a J cob C mpbell, Ph.D. LICSW t Herit ge University 7 8 D t M n gement & An lysis Utiliz tion of Inform tion The use of inform tion for service improvement is prim ry. SOWK 460w Spring 2024

1 Identify Ev lu tion Question 5 4 2 Conceptu lize Question 3 Oper tion lize Question Pick nd De ine Method 6 D t Collection 7 D t M n gement & An lysis Select S mple (K pp & Anderson, 2010) A Flow Chart Steps in an Program Evaluation a a a f a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a J cob C mpbell, Ph.D. LICSW t Herit ge University 8 Utiliz tion of Inform tion SOWK 460w Spring 2024

Thinking About Research Projects Where is your pr cticum t? (Tell bout gency nd ctivities) Working in Circles Wh t re some of the things th t you re doing nd le rning t your pr cticums? Respect the t lking piece Spe k from the he rt Listen from the he rt Trust th t you know wh t to s y S y just enough Wh t re ide s of potenti l progr m ev lu tions th t you could im gine t your pr cticum pl cement (Cli ord, 2013) a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a ff a a a J cob C mpbell, Ph.D. LICSW t Herit ge University a a Practicums and Evaluation Ideas SOWK 460w Spring 2024

Developing A Learning Team • Wh t kind of qu lities would we be looking for or consider to h ve n e ective le rning te m • Wh t is import nt for us ll to do s p rt of our te m It Takes Di erent Parts and Pieces Photo by Mouriz l Z tiv on Unspl sh J cob C mpbell, Ph.D. LICSW t Herit ge University a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a ff a ff a SOWK 460w Spring 2024

as an Assignment St rting week ive 10 Individu l Weekly Journ l Entries Group Work Pl n for the Progr m Ev lu tion Agency Logic Model Includes ev lu tion design nd d t collection with t sks nd de dlines ssigned to group members The logic model looks t how progr m is implemented through underst nding the progr m’s resources, st ctivities, progr m processes, nd outcomes (often fr med s immedi te, intermedi te, nd long-r nge) Executive Summ ry Includes introduction, logic model, ethic l fr mework, methods, d t / indings, n rr tive/discussion, nd references a a a a a a a a ff a a a a a a a a a a a a a a f a a a a a a a a a a a ff a a a f a a a a a a a a a Group Present tion Inviting gency st nd university f culty SOWK 460w Spring 2024 J cob C mpbell, Ph.D. LICSW t Herit ge University a 􁤑 􀐕 a a 􀉅 􁒮 Program Evaluation

What to do for week three… CITI Rese rch Ethics nd Compli nce Tr ining Re ding Quiz Re d K pp nd Anderson (2010) Ch pters 3 nd 4 Forum Questions a a a a a a a a a a a a a J cob C mpbell, Ph.D. LICSW t Herit ge University a 􁅁􁏵 􀿩 Next Week is Asynchronous SOWK 460w Spring 2024