SHAR Research & Evaluation Group, LLC

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Shureka Hargrove is currently the Director of Research and Evaluation for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools District (WS/FCS) and the CEO/Lead Evaluator of SHAR Research & Evaluation Group. Her areas of expertise include research and evaluation practices, mixed-methods and qualitative methodologies, and extended learning programs.

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Since 2002, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) has operated a federally-funded competitive grant award program to fund 21st Century Community Learning
Centers (CCLC) to provide after-school services. The intent of this federal funding is for grantees to provide after-school (and before school, weekend, or summer) academic enrichment opportunities for children attending high-poverty and low-performing schools as a means to help them meet local and state academic standards.

Read about the impact of this program in our state from the latest reports found here:

21st Century Community Learning Centers | NC DPI 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS 21st CCLC Summer Mini-Grant Competitions 2021 On February 4, 2021, the State Board of Education approved the

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SHAR Research & Evaluation Group are skilled in developing clear, concise, and complete evaluation reports for programs/projects, specifically in the areas of K-12 education and extended learning programs for youth. An effective report should have the following sections:

Executive Summary-short version of the full report that highlights key findings
Project Introduction-summary of the background of the project
Evaluation Purpose-why it is needed and how it will benefit the program
Evaluation Objectives-what activities will take place
Methodology-data collection and analysis plan
Evaluation Findings-what happened with the program
Conclusions-summary of program with recommendations

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AEA365 (https://aea365.org/blog/about/) is sponsored by the American Evaluation Association (AEA) and is dedicated to highlighting Hot Tips, Cool Tricks, Rad Resources, and Lessons Learned for evaluators everywhere. You can expect to learn something new daily.

About – AEA365 About AEA365 is sponsored by the American Evaluation Association (AEA) and is dedicated to highlighting Hot Tips, Cool Tricks, Rad Resources, and Lessons Learned for evaluators. Beginning on January 1, 2010, our goal is to feature a post a day from and for evaluators around the globe. If you are int...

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When developing a program, it is key to have SMART goal(s):

Specific – Are you clear in what you are trying to do?
Measurable – Can you track and monitor progress with data?
Achievable – Will you reach your target in a reasonable time?
Relevant – Does this goal align with today’s needs?
Timely – When exactly can you accomplish this goal?

An example of a SMART goal: Our goal is to enroll 100 students for the summer camp [specific/measurable] by May 1st, 2022 [achievable/timeline]. Site coordinators [specific] will accomplish this goal by mailing out newsletters to 5 elementary schools. Accomplishing this goal will ensure that students who need summer care will have access to free meals, tutoring, and enrichment activities [relevant].

We can help you create SMART goals!!!

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Where can you find resources, webinars, courses, articles, publications, conferences, events, careers, and all types of evaluation goodies ---> https://www.eval.org/

The American Evaluation Association (AEA) is devoted to the application of program evaluation, research, and evidence-based practices. AEA strives to provide an inclusive and diverse environment where evaluators can learn and connect regardless of experience in the field.

As a member of AEA, SHAR Research & Evaluation Group, LLC have expanded knowledge and expertise in research and evaluation so that we can better support our community.

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What is a Logic Model?

A Logic Model is a graphical illustration of a program and shows the relationship between its activities, resources, and outcomes. They are effective tools in defining a program’s intended impact and goals, and used widely in grant proposals.

The basic components of a Logic Model:

Inputs: Resources used for the program (ex: staff, equipment, funding)

Activities: Actions of the program done with the inputs (ex: training, tutoring)

Outputs: How many activities occur (ex: number of sessions)

Outcomes: Benefits or changes because of the activities (increase knowledge of participants)

Impact: Long term effects of the outcomes

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Program evaluation's purpose is to contribute to improving a program or policy through the use of data. Program Evaluation helps:

• Demonstrate program effectiveness to funders
• Describe the implementation of programs
• Document program accomplishments

Program evaluation helps you secure long lasting funding.
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SHAR Research & Evaluation Group helps educate on the proper use of research and program evaluation to make data driven decisions. As we increase our presence in the community, we will be providing information if the form of:

SHAR’s Snapshots - quick lessons and tips on research and program evaluation that can be used for your programs and projects

Shorts with SHAR - short videos and tutorials on research, program evaluation, and data analysis resources