21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) and ED/SVP
PROJECT: Evaluation of After School Programs Across Multiple School Districts and Sites
/ CHALLENGE
These federally and state-funded programs require independent evaluations to demonstrate impact and inform improvement for academic enrichment and youth development.
/ SOLUTION
A&O provides multi-year evaluations including classroom observations, surveys, interviews, focus groups, document review, and student data analysis for both large districts and community-based agencies.
“Working with A&O is an amazing experience - their growth mindset, listening ear, professionalism, insight, and research-based approach greatly benefits the programs they work alongside. Over our last five years… they have demonstrated a deep understanding of educational best practices and brought a balanced perspective that encouraged thoughtful reflection. The feedback provided was clear, actionable, and rooted in both data and experience. It was evident that they genuinely cared…”
/ OUTCOME
The evaluations support funding renewals and help stakeholders at all levels understand the programs’ academic and community impacts.