2005-2006 Community Program Plan

This year's Community Program Plan includes new outcome measure for each JLM committee. Outcomes-based evaluation is defined as: "The regular, systematic tracking of the extent to which program participants experience the benefits or changes intended." This type of evaluation not only increases the effectiveness of a program, but it communicates the value of the program to members, the board, and the community at large. Outcomes-based evaluation can be expected to:

• Provide direction for committee leaders
• Identify training needs
• Improve programs
• Support long-range and annual planning
• Guide budgets and justify resource allocations
• Focus board members' attention on programmatic issues