Evaluation and Program Progress

• 08-31-2014

  2014 Summative Evaluation Report

  Overall, the School District of Palm Beach County 21st CCLC STEM iLab Projects made outstanding progress towards implementing the primary activities and services of the 21st CCLC program and strong progress towards achieving the approved grant objectives. The program would likely have demonstrated progress towards every objective, but the limitations of data provided did not allow for a thorough assessment of some objectives (particularly adult family member objectives). Regardless, because of the unique challenges associated with developing a strong and diverse 21st CCLC program, results presented in this summative report should be viewed as reflecting a "work in progress," rather than a final outcome. It is believed that the findings and recommendations within this report will help guide future efforts toward enhancing the program and furthering progress towards stated goals and objectives. Within the model of continuous program improvement, several recommendations for further enhancing this 21st CCLC program are provided. These are not considered "weaknesses," as the program is already focused on addressing many of these challenges and/or implementing these recommendations. Rather, this section serves to document those areas where the program is planning or should plan to focus additional attention during the next operational year.

  
  

  For the purposes of the summative evaluations, all possible variables were assessed as reported, based on the data and deliverables provided by the School District of Palm Beach County (SDPBC) 21st CCLC directors. Using all available data, the primary foci of the evaluations are to (1) a review of operational accomplishments and challenges (e.g., hiring staff, teacher recruitment/retention, etc.), (2) proposed versus actual operation (e.g., courses, attendance), (3) status of progress towards proposed objective, (4) demonstration of progress and progress towards recommendations, and (5) recommendations for future training programs. To enhance the quality and effectiveness of the 21st CCLC ELT program, it is necessary to establish a mechanism that links the program evaluation process with program improvement actions. As such, using a developmental model of evaluation, the Center for Assessment, Strategic Planning, Evaluation, and Research (CASPER) worked directly with the program in identifying and implementing the recommendations provided throughout this report.

• 06-31-2014

  Inquiry Lab Summative Evaluation (2014)

  The School District of Palm Beach County (SDPBC) proposed to implement the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Extended Learning Time (ELT) grant at four Title I elementary schools with mandatory extended school days: Grove Park, Galaxy, Barton, and Northmore Elementary Schools. The 21st CCLC project goals, objectives, and activities for all participating students are designed to: (1) improve academic performance (mathematics, reading, and science); (2) increase social competence and teamwork; and (3) increase parent involvement and family literacy (specific objectives are providing in the narrative). The SDPBC Elementary Science Education Department has worked with the Project Director and teachers to ensure project effectiveness.

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• 06-31-2014

  Investigations Lab Summative Evaluation (2014)

  The School District of Palm Beach County (SDPBC) proposed to implement the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Extended Learning Time (ELT) grant at four Title I elementary schools with mandatory extended school days: Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, Belle Glade, Pioneer Park, and West Riviera Elementary Schools. The 21st CCLC project goals, objectives, and activities for all participating students are designed to: (1) improve academic performance (mathematics, reading, and science); (2) increase social competence and teamwork; and (3) increase parent involvement and family literacy (specific objectives are providing in the narrative). The SDPBC Elementary Science Education Department has worked with the Project Director and teachers to ensure project effectiveness.

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