Evaluation Phase III: Data Collection and Analysis Imoyase was also tasked with conducting a formal program evaluation of the R2R Initiative through the following activities: • Creating process and outcome methods, databases, a data dictionary, and data collection procedures and tools. • Gathering, analyzing, and reporting data and sharing insights from qualitative (e.g., quarterly progress reports and a selected sample of focus groups) and quantitative data (e.g., monthly youth counts and a youth survey of outcomes tool). • Producing evaluation reports detailing both process and outcomes findings. Four-Tiered Evaluation Approach Components Imoyase developed a unique four-tiered evaluation approach to understand the impact of Ready to Rise services on youth development and well-being, describe below. 1. M onthly and Quarterly Reports—standardized reporting mechanism for collecting quantitative data, including youth served counts. 2. R2R Survey Evaluation Tool—standardized pre- and post-survey administered to youth that yields both qualitative and quantitative information on program impact. 3. Focus Groups and Narrative Building—adaptive and interactive processes for gathering qualitative information from youth participants to understand program impact and to collect case study information and feedback. 4. Local Evaluation Capacity Building—adaptive process that allows organizations to track metrics and indicators that are important to their specific missions and visions.
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