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Week One: Understanding Program Planning and Evaluation
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Objectives
1.1 Relate program planning to grant proposals.
1.2 Define key terminology related to program planning.
1.3 Compare program planning with program evaluation.
1.4 Identify political and technical aspects of program planning and evaluation.
Course Preparation / Biography Thread
Read the course description and objectives.
Read the instructor’s biography and post your own. This is worth 5 points. [Chat Room Forum]
Day 1
5
Readings
Read Appendix A.
Read Ch. 1 of Practical Grant Writing & Program Evaluation.
Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.
CheckPoint
Program Planning and
Grant Proposals
Explain the relationship between program planning and grant proposals. When describing each component, address their similarities and differences as well as how they relate to each other.
Post your explanation in
200
to 300 words. Post your CheckPoint as an attachment ( or x). [Assignment Section]
Day 3
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CheckPointProgram Planning Terminology
Complete the Program Planning Terminology Multimedia located at http://corptrain.phoenix.edu/axia/hsm270/images/program_planning_definitions.html
Imagine that you just received a new position as a program manager for a human services program.
Write a 200- to 300-word e-mail to a friend describing the new position and its responsibilities, incorporating all of the vocabulary words
Post your CheckPoint as an attachment ( or x). [Assignment Section]
Day 5
25
Individual
Program Planning and Evaluation Paper
Read all of the fictional program scenarios in Appendix B and choose one to work with throughout the course.
Use the template: WK 1 Program Planning and Evaluation Paper Template located in the Course Materials Forum.
Compare program planning with program evaluation in human services organizations. Describe how the two components are related.
Identify specific examples of how program planning and evaluation interrelate in your chosen scenario in Appendix B.
Identify technical and political aspects of program planning and evaluation you might encounter in the program scenario you chose, and explain how these aspects could affect your planning and evaluation process.
Write a 800- to 1,050-word, APA-formatted paper that addresses the above issues.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
· Do not write your paper in first and/or second person point-of-view. Only use third person point-of-view. You will lose all Readability and Style points if you do not use the correct point-of-view. Example of first and second person point-of-view: I found literature that said you cannot walk on water because your body weight will cause you to sink below the surface. Instead write this using third person point-of-view: Researchers determined that people are unable to walk on water because their body weight will cause them to sink below the surface.
· You must include a Title and References page. You will lose all Mechanics points for failure to include a title and/or references page.
Post your CheckPoint as an attachment ( or x). [Assignment Section]
Day 7
200
Week Two: The Elements of Grant Proposal Writing
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Objectives2
2.1 Identify preplanning considerations important to the grant proposal writing process.
2.2 Explain the importance of grants in the human services field.
2.3 Discuss the various approaches to program evaluation.
Readings
Read Ch. 2 & 3 of Practical Grant Writing & Program Evaluation.
Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.
Participation
Participate in class discussion. [Main Forum]
Students are required to participate on three (3) days with a total of six (6) posts. Two (2) of the six (6) posts must be responses to the Discussion Question Threads.
Discussion question responses must be at least 200 words in length and must address all elements of any given question
Participation credit requires quality content participation. This adds so much to our thought and learning! You should have a minimum of five sentences and a minimum of
100
words (minus your signature block) to share a substantive post with the class. Substantive posts also are professionally written, supported with facts, in proper format, with good spelling, grammar and citations (as necessary).
Day 1 – Day 7
100
Discussion Question 1
Post your response to the following using a minimum of 200 words:
Identify three considerations that should be part of the program and proposal preplanning process of grant proposal writing. Respond to your classmates’ posts by commenting on their responses. Did they bring up something you had not thought about? Did they raise any new, important issues? [Main Forum]
Day 1 – Day 7
Please refer to HSM 270 Course Policies for the score he breakdown.ss Plocbreakdown.
CheckPointGrants in Human Services
Explain the role grants play in the human services field. Explain how and when grants are important to a human services program. Are grants more vital to some programs than others? Explain your reasoning.
Post your response in 200 to 300 words
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Post your CheckPoint as an attachment ( or x). [Assignment Section]Day 335
Discussion Question 2
Post your response to the following using a minimum of 200 words:Discuss the advantages of a qualitative and quantitative evaluation for the program you chose from Appendix B. Which evaluation approach would you use and why is it appropriate? Find a classmate’s post that uses the same approach and one that uses the alternate approach. Respond to each, stating whether you think the chosen approach is appropriate for the program described. Explain your reasoning. [Main Forum]
Day 1 – Day 7Please refer to HSM 270 Course Policies for the score he breakdown.ss Plocbreakdown.
Week Three: The Grant Proposal
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Objectives3
3.1 Describe the function and purpose of a grant proposal.
3.2 Summarize the steps to writing a grant proposal.
3.3 Write a needs and problem statement for a selected program.
CheckPointGrant Proposals
Describe the general attributes of a grant proposal. Be sure to address the function of a grant proposal, the purpose of a grant proposal, and how a grant proposal relates to a program plan.
Post your response in 200 to 300 words Post your CheckPoint as an attachment ( or x). [Assignment Section]Day 335
IndividualSteps to Writing a Grant Proposal
Summarize the steps to writing a grant proposal for the scenario you chose from Appendix B:
· Outline the grant proposal writing process from beginning to end.
· Create a needs and problem statement for the scenario.
Ensure the summary consists of 1,050 to 1,400 words and is in paragraph form.
Use the template: WK 3 Assignment Steps to Writing a Grant Proposal Template located in the Course Materials Forum.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.· Do not write your paper in first and/or second person point-of-view. Only use third person point-of-view. You will lose all Readability and Style points if you do not use the correct point-of-view. Example of first and second person point-of-view: I found literature that said you cannot walk on water because your body weight will cause you to sink below the surface. Instead write this using third person point-of-view: Researchers determined that people are unable to walk on water because their body weight will cause them to sink below the surface.· You must include a Title and References page. You will lose all Mechanics points for failure to include a title and/or references page. Post your CheckPoint as an attachment ( or x). [Assignment Section]Day 7200
Week Four: Evaluation Plans
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Objectives4
4.1 Discuss the empowerment evaluation approach for human services programs.
4.2 Distinguish between a project-wide evaluation plan and an objective-oriented evaluation plan.
Readings
Read Ch. 4 & 7 of Practical Grant Writing & Program Evaluation.
Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.
Participation
Participate in class discussion. [Main Forum] Students are required to participate on three (3) days with a total of six (6) posts. Two (2) of the six (6) posts must be responses to the Discussion Question Threads. Discussion question responses must be at least 200 words in length and must address all elements of any given questionParticipation credit requires quality content participation. This adds so much to our thought and learning! You should have a minimum of five sentences and a minimum of 100 words (minus your signature block) to share a substantive post with the class. Substantive posts also are professionally written, supported with facts, in proper format, with good spelling, grammar and citations (as necessary).
Day 1 – Day 7100
Discussion Question 1 Post your response to the following using a minimum of 200 words:Your text identifies three advantages of the empowerment evaluation model. When would the empowerment evaluation approach be appropriate for the human services field? When would it be inappropriate? Use the context of your chosen scenario from Appendix B to support your position. [Main Forum]
Day 1 – Day 7Please refer to HSM 270 Course Policies for the score he breakdown.ss Plocbreakdown. CheckPoint
Project-Wide or Objective-Oriented Evaluations
Provide a brief summary of your selected program from Appendix B and discuss whether you would use a project-wide evaluation plan or an objective-oriented evaluation plan. Explain the reasoning behind your choice and why you preferred one plan over the other.
Post your response in 200 to 300 words.
Post your CheckPoint as an attachment ( or x). [Assignment Section]Day 335
Discussion Question 2 Post your response to the following using a minimum of 200 words:Distinguish between a project-wide evaluation plan and an objective-oriented evaluation plan. What are the pros and cons of each type of evaluation plan? [Main Forum]
Day 1 – Day 7Please refer to HSM 270 Course Policies for the score he breakdown.ss Plocbreakdown.
Week Five: Program Evaluation
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Objectives5
5.1 Identify characteristics of process evaluations and outcome evaluations.
5.2 Analyze a given program for process evaluations.
5.3 Analyze a given program for outcome evaluations.
CheckPoint
Process and Outcome Evaluations
Complete the Process and Outcome Evaluations Multimedia located at http://corptrain.phoenix.edu/axia/hsm270/images/process_and_outcome_evaluations.html
Use the template: WK 5 CheckPoint Process and Outcome Evaluations Chart located in the Course Materials Forum.
Summarize the characteristics of process and outcome evaluations. Provide two examples of each type of evaluation.
Post your response in 200 to 300 words. Post your CheckPoint as an attachment ( or x). [Assignment Section]Day 335
IndividualScenario Evaluation Plan
Create an evaluation plan for your chosen scenario in Appendix B that analyzes the program for process and outcome evaluations.
Use the template: WK 5 Assignment Scenario Evaluation Plan Template located in the Course Materials Forum.
Describe the types of evaluations you would include in your evaluation plan and how each would serve to analyze various processes or intended outcomes in 700 to 1,050 words.
Explain the measurement tools you would use and why.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.· Do not write your paper in first and/or second person point-of-view. Only use third person point-of-view. You will lose all Readability and Style points if you do not use the correct point-of-view. Example of first and second person point-of-view: I found literature that said you cannot walk on water because your body weight will cause you to sink below the surface. Instead write this using third person point-of-view: Researchers determined that people are unable to walk on water because their body weight will cause them to sink below the surface.· You must include a Title and References page. You will lose all Mechanics points for failure to include a title and/or references page.
WARNING!!!***If you do not complete this assignment, you may not complete the Week 6 CheckPoint. The Week 6 CheckPoint is an extension of this assignment.***
Post your CheckPoint as an attachment ( or x). [Assignment Section]Day 5200
Week Six: Making Connections: Model Plans
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Objectives6
6.1 Identify the elements of an effective program plan.
6.2 Modify a program evaluation for a selected program.
Readings
Read Ch. 7 & 8 of Practical Grant Writing & Program Evaluation.
Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.
ParticipationParticipate in class discussion. [Main Forum] Students are required to participate on three (3) days with a total of six (6) posts. Two (2) of the six (6) posts must be responses to the Discussion Question Threads. Discussion question responses must be at least 200 words in length and must address all elements of any given question Participation credit requires quality content participation. This adds so much to our thought and learning! You should have a minimum of five sentences and a minimum of 100 words (minus your signature block) to share a substantive post with the class. Substantive posts also are professionally written, supported with facts, in proper format, with good spelling, grammar and citations (as necessary).Day 1 – Day 780 Discussion Question 1
Post your response to the following using a minimum of 200 words:Discuss the necessary elements of an effective program plan from the initial idea through the evaluation stage. What elements are essential to all programs? What special considerations might be necessary? Produce a list that identifies 5 to 10 elements essential to an effective program plan. [Main Forum]
Day 1 – Day 7Please refer to HSM 270 Course Policies for the score he breakdown.ss Plocbreakdown. Discussion Question 2
Post your response to the following using a minimum of 200 words:Refine your list to include what you feel are the 5 most essential elements of an effective program. Choose one of the three model programs from Chapter 7 in your text. Does the model program address all the elements you identified as essential to a program plan? Explain how the program does or does not meet these expectations. [Main Forum]
Day 1 – Day 7Please refer to HSM 270 Course Policies for the score he breakdown.ss Plocbreakdown. CheckPoint
Revised Scenario Evaluation Plan
Create a revised version of your original scenario evaluation plan:
· Review your instructor’s feedback from your evaluation plan in Week Five.
· Consider your group’s list of essential elements for a program plan.
· Make improvements to your evaluation plan based on the feedback from your instructor and your list of essential elements. Are there areas you should incorporate into your evaluation plan that you did not address before?
· Post your CheckPoint as an attachment ( or x). [Assignment Section]
WARNING!!**You may not complete this CheckPoint if you did not complete the Week 5 Written Assignment.**
Day 735
Week Seven: Practical Aspects of Program Planning and Evaluation
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Objectives7
7.1 Determine the expectations set by funding institutions.
7.2 Assess outside influences on a specified program plan.
7.3 Examine the program planning and evaluation process for program improvement opportunities.
CheckPoint
Program Improvement Opportunities
Identify where the program planning and evaluation process can provide opportunities for program improvement.
Explain the how program evaluation can improve a program. Consider both the manager and funder perspectives as you look for program improvement opportunities.
Post your response in 200 to 300 words. Post your CheckPoint as an attachment ( or x). [Assignment Section]Day 335
IndividualStakeholder Influences on Programs Paper
Programs must often cater to the needs or expectations of many stakeholders, which may include the program administrator and staff, the funding institution, and the community the program serves. In any human services program, one of the most influential stakeholders is the funding institution. The funding institution often has its own expectations for the program and its evaluation.
Describe how the needs and expectations of stakeholders influence a program plan.
Use the template: WK 7 Assignment Stakeholder Influences Template located in the Course Materials Forum.
Evaluate the program in the scenario you selected from Appendix B from each stakeholder’s perspective.
· Summarize the needs and expectations of each group in terms of your program.
· Address how the needs and expectations of each group can be met, and where compromises must be made.
Find a funding institution that works with human service organizations.
Explain the expectations for evaluation of this funding institution. How could these expectations influence the program or evaluation plans?
Write your assessment of stakeholder influences in 1,050 to 1,400 words.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.· Do not write your paper in first and/or second person point-of-view. Only use third person point-of-view. You will lose all Readability and Style points if you do not use the correct point-of-view. Example of first and second person point-of-view: I found literature that said you cannot walk on water because your body weight will cause you to sink below the surface. Instead write this using third person point-of-view: Researchers determined that people are unable to walk on water because their body weight will cause them to sink below the surface.· You must include a Title and References page. You will lose all Mechanics points for failure to include a title and/or references page. Post your CheckPoint as an attachment ( or x). [Assignment Section]Day 7200
Week Eight: Locating Funding
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Objectives8
8.1 Identify appropriate funding sources related to a selected program.
8.2 Distinguish between public and private funding sources.
8.3 Develop a plan for obtaining nontraditional funding.
ReadingsRead this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.
ParticipationParticipate in class discussion. [Main Forum] Students are required to participate on three (3) days with a total of six (6) posts. Two (2) of the six (6) posts must be responses to the Discussion Question Threads. Discussion question responses must be at least 200 words in length and must address all elements of any given question Participation credit requires quality content participation. This adds so much to our thought and learning! You should have a minimum of five sentences and a minimum of 100 words (minus your signature block) to share a substantive post with the class. Substantive posts also are professionally written, supported with facts, in proper format, with good spelling, grammar and citations (as necessary).Day 1 – Day 7100
Discussion Question 1 Post your response to the following using a minimum of 200 words:Using the scenario you selected from Appendix B, conduct an Internet search to identify at least three possible funding sources for the program. Which do you think would be most likely to fund the program and why? [Main Forum]
Day 1 – Day 7Please refer to HSM 270 Course Policies for the score he breakdown.ss Plocbreakdown. CheckPoint
Alternative Funding
Brainstorm ideas for alternative funding for the program you selected from Appendix B. Search the Internet or contact local human services organizations for ideas on obtaining nontraditional funding.
Post a 200- to 300-word response that describes your plan to obtain nontraditional funding for your program.
Post your CheckPoint as an attachment ( or x). [Assignment Section]Day 335
Discussion Question 2 Post your response to the following using a minimum of 200 words:What are the differences between public and private funding? What are the expectations or requirements of each type of funding? Which do you think might be easier to obtain for your chosen program and why? [Main Forum]
Day 1 – Day 7Please refer to HSM 270 Course Policies for the score he breakdown.ss Plocbreakdown.
Week Nine: Aligning Organization Mission, Programs, and Funding
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Objectives9
9.1 Relate the concept of program orientation to an organization’s mission.
9.2 Summarize the assessment, program planning, funding, and implementation of a selected program.
Capstone CheckPoint
Answer the following:
· Programs are often smaller pieces of a larger human services organization. How will the organization’s mission affect your program?
· Why is it important to make sure your program is oriented to the organization’s mission and purpose?
Post your response in 200 to 300 words. Post your CheckPoint as an attachment ( or x). [Assignment Section]Day 340
Final Project
Program Summary
Summarize the process of a program’s development based on the program scenario you have used throughout the course from Appendix B.
Use the template: WK 9 Final Project Program Summary Template located in the Course Materials Forum.
Include the following sections:
· Overview of the program
· Assessment
· Needs and problem statement
· Program planning
· Alternative funding
· Implementation
· Evaluation
Write a 1,750- to 2,100-word paper that contains all of the above elements.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.· Do not write your paper in first and/or second person point-of-view. Only use third person point-of-view. You will lose all Readability and Style points if you do not use the correct point-of-view. Example of first and second person point-of-view: I found literature that said you cannot walk on water because your body weight will cause you to sink below the surface. Instead write this using third person point-of-view: Researchers determined that people are unable to walk on water because their body weight will cause them to sink below the surface.· You must include a Title and References page. You will lose all Mechanics points for failure to include a title and/or references page. Post your CheckPoint as an attachment ( or x). [Assignment Section]Day 7
450
