Logic Model for Program Development
Logic Model: A graphic representation that clearly identifies and lays out the logical relationships between program conditions (needs), activities, outcomes and impacts.
A Universal Example:
| CONDITIONS (Needs or Problems) |
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ACTIVITIES | |
OUTCOMES | |
IMPACTS |
| HEADACHE | |
TAKE ASPIRIN | |
HEADACHE CURED | |
MORE PRODUCTIVE (Less Grouchy) |
Evaluation Framework |
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| CONDITIONS (Needs or Problems) |
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PROGRAM ACTIVITIES |
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INTENDED OUTCOMES |
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DESIRED IMPACTS |
| NEEDS ASSESSMENT (What problems do you want to address?) |
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PROCESS EVALUATION (What did you do?) |
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OUTCOME EVALUATION (Did you achieve your objectives?) |
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IMPACT EVALUATION (What effect did it have on your long-term goals?) |
An Example Using the Title V Program |
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| CONDITIONS (Needs or Problems) |
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PROGRAM ACTIVITIES |
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INTENDED OUTCOMES |
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DESIRED IMPACTS |
| LACK OF COMMITMENT TO SCHOOL OBJECTIVES: Increased attendance, graduation and parental involvement |
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ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM | |
INCREASED Daily Attendance Graduation Rates Parental Involvement |
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REDUCED Substance Abuse Delinquency Teen Pregnancy INCREASED Favorable Attitutdes Toward School |
Benefits of a Logic Model
- Clearly Identifies Program Goals, Objectives, Activities, Desired Outcomes and Impacts
- Clarifies Assumptions and Relationships Between Program Efforts and Expected Results
- Supports Development of Effective Proposals
- Helps Specify What to Measure Through Evaluation
- Guides Assessment of Underlying Assumptions and Self-Correction
Evaluation Framework
PROCESS EVALUATION
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DOCUMENT:
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OUTCOME EVALUATION
IMPACT EVALUATION |
Identify and collect data on indicators of program effectiveness (What will tell you you're making a difference?)
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