In May 2023, the Department of Workforce Services-Office of Child Care (DWS-OCC) contracted with the Utah Education Policy Center (UEPC) to conduct a statewide Needs Assessment of Out-of-School-Time (OST) programs for Utah children in kindergarten through sixth grade during the 2023-24 school year.
The Idaho Out-of-School Network (ION), Idaho Commission for Libraries, and Idaho STEM Action Center formed a unique partnership to support out-of-school time (OST) programs aimed at addressing lost school time and unfinished learning for youth in Idaho. With funding from the ESSER III (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund) grant under the American Rescue Plan, administered by the Idaho State Board of Education, the three agencies coordinated to create and deliver grant programs for various types of OST initiatives. The work was commissioned to assess the value and impact of these programs.
Idaho Out-of-School Network (ION), Idaho Commission for Libraries, and Idaho STEM Action Center coordinated, developed, and delivered grant programs to expand opportunities for a wide range of OST initiatives to invest in Idaho's youth.
Idaho Out-of-School Network (ION), Idaho Commission for Libraries, and Idaho STEM Action Center coordinated, developed, and delivered grant programs to expand opportunities for a wide range of OST initiatives. This brief summarizes evaluation findings from the Idaho Commission for Libraries’ OST Programs for the 2022-23 School Year.
The Idaho Out-of-School Network (ION) contracted the Utah Education Policy Center to evaluate the Idaho Community Programs for Youth (ICPfY) grant. The grant aimed to enhance out-of-school programs by improving access, quality, and equity, with a focus on academic and social-emotional learning for students most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
To measure the impact of the AQI Program, the DWS-OCC contracted with UEPC to conduct an external evaluation over the three years. This Fast Facts brief highlights key findings from the first two years of the program.
In collaboration with the Department of Workforce Services Office of Child Care, the Utah Education Policy Center conducted an external evaluation of the Teen Afterschool Prevention grant program for the three consecutive years of the grant (2016-2019).
The Partnerships for Student Success grant program was created through Utah Senate Bill 67, which was sponsored by Senator Ann Milner and Representative Rebecca Edwards during the 2016 Utah Legislative Session.
In collaboration with The Department of Workforce Services, Office of Child Care (DWS OCC), the Utah Education Policy Center (UEPC) conducted an external evaluation of the Teen Afterschool Prevention (TAP) grant program for the three consecutive years of the grant (2016-2019).
In collaboration with the Utah State Board of Education (USBE), the Utah Education Policy Center (UEPC) conducted an external evaluation of the Partnerships for Student Success grant program, created by Utah Senate Bill 67 (2016).
In partnership with the Utah State Board of Education and the Department of Workforce Services, the UEPC conducted an external evaluation of the Intergenerational Poverty Interventions (IGPI) in Public Schools grant program. Created by Senate Bill 43, the IGPI in public schools grant program appropriated $1,000,000 for programming. The evaluation objectives were to assess program quality and explore relationships among participation and academic outcomes.
In partnership with the Utah State Board of Education, the UEPC conducted an external evaluation of 21st Century Community Learning Centers in Utah.
In partnership with the Utah State Board of Education and the Department of Workforce Services, the UEPC conducted an external evaluation of the Intergenerational Poverty Interventions (IGPI) in Public Schools grant program. Created by Senate Bill 43, the IGPI in public schools grant program appropriated $1,000,000 for programming. The evaluation objectives were to assess program quality and explore relationships among participation and academic outcomes.
In partnership with the Utah State Board of Education and the Department of Workforce Services, the UEPC conducted an external evaluation of the Intergenerational Poverty Interventions (IGPI) in Public Schools grant program. Created by Senate Bill 43, the IGPI in public schools grant program appropriated $1,000,000 for programming. The evaluation objectives were to assess program quality and explore relationships among participation and academic outcomes.
In partnership with the Utah State Board of Education and the Department of Workforce Services, the UEPC conducted an external evaluation of the Intergenerational Poverty Interventions (IGPI) in Public Schools grant program. Created by Senate Bill 43, the IGPI in public schools grant program appropriated $1,000,000 for programming. The evaluation objectives were to assess program quality and explore relationships among participation and academic outcomes.
In partnership with the Utah State Board of Education and the Department of Workforce Services, the UEPC conducted an external evaluation of the Intergenerational Poverty Interventions (IGPI) in Public Schools grant program. Created by Senate Bill 43, the IGPI in public schools grant program appropriated $1,000,000 for programming. The evaluation objectives were to assess program quality and explore relationships among participation and academic outcomes.
In partnership with the Utah State Board of Education, the UEPC conducted an external evaluation of 21st Century Community Learning Centers in Utah.
In partnership with the Utah State Board of Education, the UEPC conducted an external evaluation of 21st Century Community Learning Centers in Utah.
In partnership with the Utah State Board of Education, the UEPC conducted an external evaluation of 21st Century Community Learning Centers in Utah.
In partnership with the Utah State Board of Education, the UEPC conducted an external evaluation of 21st Century Community Learning Centers in Utah.
In partnership with the Utah State Board of Education, the UEPC conducted an external evaluation of 21st Century Community Learning Centers in Utah.
This study explored the application of a collaboratively designed, quality improvement model (QIM) for afterschool programs.
Utah Afterschool Network (UAN) Quality Self-Assessment Tool The UEPC partners with the UAN to support high quality out-of-school time (OST) programs and successful outcomes for youth.
Created by Senate Bill 43, the IGPI in public schools grant program appropriated $1,000,000 for programming.
Spy Hop Productions asked the Utah Education Policy Center (UEPC) to conduct longitudinal analyses to explore the relationship of Spy Hop participation and educational outcomes.
Created by Senate Bill 43, the IGPI in public schools grant program appropriated $1,000,000 for programming.
This evaluation of the STEMLink program assesses both implementation and outcomes.
In partnership with the Utah State Board of Education, the UEPC conducted an external evaluation of 21st Century Community Learning Centers in Utah.
This evaluation of the STEMLink program assesses both implementation and outcomes.
In partnership with the Utah State Board of Education and the Department of Workforce Services, the UEPC conducted an external evaluation of the Intergenerational Poverty Interventions (IGPI) in Public Schools grant program.
In partnership with the Utah State Board of Education and the Department of Workforce Services, the UEPC conducted an external evaluation of the Intergenerational Poverty Interventions (IGPI) in Public Schools grant program.
The UEPC provided evaluation consultation and data analysis for the Ogden United Promise Neighborhood (OUPN) project.
The UEPC conducted a capacity building evaluation to support the Salt Lake City School District’s (SLCSD) development of several Community Learning Centers (CLCs).