University of Arizona Cooperative Extension

Core Competency 4

Program Planning and Evaluation

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I. Needs Assessment

Determining Community Needs
Determining Program Objectives
Establishing Program Priorities
Strategic Planning (broad or global focus)
Interpreting Trends

II. Program Planning and Development (or Delivery)

Interagency Collabooration and Partnering
Involving Volunteers
Using Advisory Committees
Planning for Program Sustainability
Program Development and Impact
Establishing Evaluation Methods

III. Program Evaluation

Levels/Types of Program Evaluation

  • Formal/Informal Evaluation
  • Quantitative/Qualitative Evaluation
  • Formative/Summative Evaluation
  • Participatory Evaluation

Conducting Practical Evaluation
Designing Evaluation Instruments
Collecting/Interpreting Data
Applying Evaluation Findings/Reporting
Communicating Findings to Appropriate audiences

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