LeAD Labs Effort Begins
In May 2021 the foundation’s board of directors adopted a strategic plan that clearly outlines priorities and goals focused on better understanding how to measure the impact our program fellows and alumni are making, aligned to our mission and vision.
To that end, in early 2022 we identified the opportunity to work with Claremont Graduate University’s LeAD Labs to provide the foundation with a comprehensive program evaluation, crafted in three stages including the development of a theory of change model, a gap analysis and an evaluation plan.
Work began this spring on development of a theory of change model, which includes a comprehensive literature review, discussion sessions with small groups of CALF stakeholders, and a deep dive into our curriculum. The upcoming gap analysis will evaluate our current measurement tools and identify any gaps and recommendations will be made for improvement. The evaluation plan, expected in early fall 2022, will outline the recommended steps for improved effective program evaluation. At the conclusion of this project, staff will evaluate the full report with the education team and board of directors to identify what and if further analysis needs to be done and how we might use the details in this project report immediately, including in our program evaluations and other forms of data collection.
Further updates will be provided throughout the process. Please contact Abby Taylor-Silva (45) with questions on this important CALF project.
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