Evaluation Process & Future Focus Annual and periodic evaluations are imperative to help Park Center staff determine whether the teaching strategies employed are working and impactful. Results of evaluations are used as a basis for identifying challenges and making changes to improve effectiveness. Below are the processes considered for evaluation:
• The Park Center Advisory Group serves to evaluate and shape all aspects of the center’s work.
• Each program’s registration process allows us to understand the demographics audience.
• Impact surveys follow each program to give participants the opportunity to give the Park Center feedback regarding their learning experiences.
• Regular responsive financial support from participant donors demonstrates a successful program. • Our work is reviewed by national grant-giving organizations and includes feedback to improve and modify the program.
• Learning outcomes are accessed with traditional academic measuring tools to ensure student achievement of programmatic expectations. • Organizational flow is assessed annually to ensure proper administrative support is in place.
What has been learned from the evaluation processes has helped the Park Center plan next steps: • • • • • •
Outreach to broaden the Park Center circle of influence Incorporating a Learning Management System with a core curriculum Financial sustainability Re-evaluate learning models Shift toward cohort learning Staffing expansion
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