New Out-of-School Time Evaluation Resources

Posted by on September 17, 2004

We wanted to let you know that we have released two new publications on out-of-school time (OST) evaluation that may be of interest to you.

In our “Issues and Opportunities in Out-of-School Time Evaluation” series of briefs, we have published brief number 8, entitled “Promoting Quality Through Professional Development: A Framework for Evaluation.” Recognizing the critical role that staff play in promoting quality OST programs, in this brief we examine OST professional development efforts and offer a framework for their evaluation. Read it or download the Acrobat version at:

http://www.gse.harvard.edu/hfrp/projects/afterschool/resources/issuebrief8.html

In our “Out-of-School Time Evaluation Snapshots” series, we have published snapshot number 5, entitled “Detangling Data Collection: Methods for Gathering Data.” This new Snapshot describes the common data collection methods used by current OST programs to evaluate their implementation and outcomes. Read it or download the Acrobat version at:

http://www.gse.harvard.edu/hfrp/projects/afterschool/resources/snapshot5.html

If you would like to request hard copies of either these publications, just email hfrp_pubs@gse.harvard.edu or call 617-496-4304 and let us know the address you would like them sent to. If you would like multiple copies to distribute, let us know how many and how you plan to use them.

Both of these series will continue through 2006. To be notified when they are available you can sign up for our OST updates email at:

http://www.gse.harvard.edu/hfrp/subscribe.html

We hope you find this information of use and we always welcome feedback.