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Applicant Organization: Ka'u Learning Center for Hawaii County P&R RFP Number: Date Prepared: December 30, 1997 VIII. EVALUATION Process evaluation and data collection The PPB will assist in the design, review and monitoring of the entire project and this group will refine and evaluate program activities and objectives on an on-going basis. The PPB will be presented with a program report on a quarterly basis so they can analyze and assess this information along with the project coordinator. All youths and/or families who participate in program activities will complete a written evaluation of the activity. A verbal report to program staff may be substituted for written evaluations if specific youths and adults feel more comfortable with oral reporting. All adult volun- teers providing any program services will also be asked to complete a simple written evaluation of the activity. Selected teachers and school staff will be interviewed regarding participant youths' behavior and attitudes. Statistical data will also be kept by the program coordinators about the specific type and number of services provided, number of service hours, number and -.ypp nf participants. Output variables to be examined: • The degree of youth utilization of program activities • degree of parental participation in program activities • degree of service satisfaction Outcome variables to be examined: • reduction in school offenses • increase in basic skill acquisition The program coordinators are responsible for gathering and analyzing data to measure qualitative and quantitative program effectiveness. Reports will be prepared by the County for presentation to the Office of Youth Services and the PPB. These evaluation materials will be used to make adjustments in program design.