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“The Innovation Center is particularly good at understanding and engaging young people around issues of sexuality, ethnicity, class, and other experiences of diversity. They see each issue as fundamental to who young people are and who they will become as adults.” — Stephen T. Russell, Associate Professor, Division of Family Studies and Human Development, University of Arizona |
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The tools and resources below suggest strategies and offer lessons from the field in using ongoing evaluation to maintain organizational learning processes and continually refine program activities and goals. |
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Reflect and Improve: A Tool Kit for Engaging Youth and Adults as Partners in Program EvaluationDeveloped in partnership with the New England Network for Child, Youth, & Family Services, Social Policy Research Associates and the University of Kentucky Department of Community and Leadership Development This practical, easy-to-follow tool kit is designed for adult and youth staff at youth development and youth civic engagement organizations. It guides readers as they:
With real world case studies from community organizations, interactive activities and step-by-step instructions, the tool kit prepares both young people and adults to engage in a process of reflection, learning, analysis and decision making. Download
Introduction Section $39.99 USD. Shipping
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Evaluation Tools (the PERC Website)The PERC (Planning and Evaluation Resource Center) web site is an online tutorial and clearinghouse of evaluation and planning tools created in partnership with the Applied Developmental Science Institute at Tufts University. This dynamic site will include evaluation and planning tools, tips, and opportunities to link with others looking to use evaluation to strengthen community youth development programs. |
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Creating Change: How Organizations Connect with Youth, Build Communities, and Strengthen ThemselvesThis booklet explores the complex links between youth development, community engagement, and social justice. The Innovation Center has been studying these links through partnerships with local and national organizations, universities, foundations, and businesses. We are learning what works in big cities, small towns, and rural communities. The stories in this book highlight the work of our partners to engage, empower, and strengthen young people and their communities. |
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