OUTCOME MEASUREMENT TRAINING

Logic Models

OBJECTIVES FOR TODAY:

Recognize and understand components of a logic model

Learn how to create a logic model for a program

Begin to understand how to use collected data and logic models to evaluate a program

WHY USE OUTCOMES?

For programs: Tell if the programs really makes a

difference in the lives of people Help programs improve services

WHY USE LOGIC MODELS?

A logic model: Shows differences & connections

between what we do and impact we are having

Focuses on quality and continuous improvement

Logic models = framework to examine outcomes.

WHAT ARE LOGIC MODELS?

“A program logic model is a description of how the program theoretically works to achieve benefits for participants.”

United Way of America, Measuring Program Outcomes: A Practical Approach

WHAT ARE LOGIC MODELS?

A picture of the program A simple representation of the

program “theory” which explains what the program is to accomplish

A way to show relationships between what we put in, what we do, and what the results are

WHAT ARE LOGIC MODELS?

Sequence of “if-then” relationships Core of program planning and

evaluation

University of Wisconsin - ExtensionCooperative Extension

WHAT ARE LOGIC MODELS?

INPUTS

Resources a program uses to achieve program objectives including staff time, materials, money, equipment, facilities, volunteer time

WHAT ARE LOGIC MODELS?

INPUTS ACTIVITIES

What the program does with the inputs to fulfill its mission

WHAT ARE LOGIC MODELS?

INPUTS ACTIVITIES OUTPUTS

Products of program activities, such as classes taught, brochures distributed and participants served

WHAT ARE LOGIC MODELS?

INPUTS ACTIVITIES OUTPUTS

OUTCOMES

Benefits for participants during and after program activities

CREATING A LOGIC MODEL FOR A PROGRAM

Logic models are not difficult to develop– assess program components that already

exist, and – apply them to achieve an intended

outcome. Logic models can be developed from

– top-down– bottom-up

WHAT ARE LOGIC MODELS? Program - Series of organized activities & resources

aimed to help people make improvements in their lives

Inputs - Resources a program uses to achieve program objectives including staff time, materials, money, etc.

Activities - What the program does with the inputs to fulfill its mission

Outputs - Products of program activities, such as classes taught, brochures distributed & participants served

Outcomes - Benefits for participants during and after program activities