16. Performance Indicators

What indicators are used, if any, to measure the performance of this program?

Tracking students to determine dropout and transfer rates, determining grades and credit accumulation, questionnaires from students and teachers, conducting focus groups with program students, and interviews with program contact persons.

17. Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanisms; Reporting

What arrangements are there, if any, for the monitoring and evaluation of this program and for reporting on the results? Mixed methods (surveys, credit tracking, interviews and focused discussion) involving different stakeholders. A final report is prepared for the Ministry of Education & shared with schools.

18. Key Results or Outcomes

What have been the main achievements or outcomes of this program to date?

(anticipated) Increased credit accumulation & eventual high school graduation. Improved attitude and commitment to learning.

19. Difficulties or Barriers What difficulties or barriers to success have been experienced by this program, if any?  
20. Promotion / Publication Channels How is information about the program or initiative publicised or promoted to potential participants? The Learning Partnership website; Directors of Education; Principals
21. Future Plans Please give brief details of any future plans for this initiative, especially key objectives or planned changes.  
22. Other Relevant Info Please provide any other important information about this initiative which is not covered in your previous responses.  
23. Key Contact Details Name and title of senior contact or other information point, with address, telephone and email details if known Gretchen Thomas, Program Manager gthomas@thelearningpartnership.ca