3. Wow. I’m sure this will
work. It has strong,
scientific studies to back it
up.Sounds like an
interesting idea but
how do you know it
will work?
Hmmm.This
sounds promising
and there’s some
good evaluation
but the evidence is
limited.
5. Have a better understanding of the terms
research-based, evidence-based and evidence-
informed, and examples of FLP,WNEP and 4-H
resources corresponding to these terms
Explore how various settings and learning
environments determine the level of research
and evidence used in programming efforts
Apply principles of effective programs to current
efforts
6. Medical model –What is the body of evidence for
prescribing a drug or recommending a treatment?
How rigorously has this drug/treatment been tested?
Have results been confirmed through multiple
studies?
Are there conflicting studies?
What ‘risk to benefit’ needs to be considered?
Adopted by education and programs
7. Developed and grounded in a clear theoretical
foundation
Carefully implemented and evaluated (in
rigorous experimental or quasi-experimental
studies)
Evaluation findings document expected positive
outcomes
Critical peer review of findings
Program has been replicated
8. Draw on published research about the causes
and consequences of an issue
Vary considerably in scientific rigor
With rigorous evaluation, some research-
based programs have potential to become
evidence-based programs
11. Evidence Informed Program Improvement (EIPI)
• A process for improving program quality and
impact (in new or existing programs)
• Draws on the principles of effective prevention
programs
• Helps existing programs become more aligned
with these principles
12. I. Program Design and Content
Theory-driven and research-based
Sufficient dosage and intensity
Comprehensive
Limit use of fear and punishment
Active learning techniques
13. II. Program Relevance
Developmentally appropriate
Reach participants when ready to change
Socio-culturally relevant
III. Program Delivery
Foster good relationships
Well-trained and committed staff
14. IV. Program Assessment and Quality Assurance
Well-documented
Evaluation and refinement
15. How might removing a portion of this lesson
affect its effectiveness?
Will adding something to this lesson affect its
effectiveness?
How could shortening a series of lessons affect
the impact of the program?
What adaptations might be needed for this
program to be more effective?
16. No research or
evidence base
Research-based Evidence-based
Parent
Education
The Mozart Effect
(Linking intelligence to
listening to classical
music)
How to Talk So Kids
Will Listen and Listen
So Kids Will Talk
Raising a Thinking Child
Strengthening Families
Program for Youth 10-14
Parenting Wisely
Childhood
Obesity
Power Panther word
search
Loving Your Family,
Feeding Their Future
Color Me Healthy
We Can! (Ways to
Enhance Children’s
Activity & Nutrition)
Out of School
Time
Recreation at the
YMCA
4-H after-school
programs
Quantum opportunities
program
17. Increases the chances that the program will be
effective
Greater efficiency
Increased accountability
Funders and policy makers recommending & sometimes
requiring
Cost-effectiveness
Availability of good science
Marketability
Ethics
18. WhatWorksWisconsin: Effective Prevention
Programs for Children,Youth and Families
http://whatworks.uwex.edu/index.html
Evidence-Based Programs: AnOverview
http://whatworks.uwex.edu/attachment/whatworks
_06.pdf
Evidence-Based Program Registries
http://whatworks.uwex.edu/attachment/EBRegistrie
sAug2009.pdf
Evidence-Based Parenting Programs
http://whatworks.uwex.edu/attachment/Directoryof
eb.pdf
WhatWorks for Health: Programs and Policies to
ImproveWisconsin’s Health
http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/intro.asp
Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources
http://wch.uhs.wisc.edu/01-Prevention/01-Prev-
EvidenceBased-rating.html
Social Programs thatWork
http://evidencebasedprograms.org
Guide to Community Prevention Services
http://www.thecommunityguide.org/index.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
Recommended Community Strategies and
Measurements to Prevent Obesity in the United
States
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr58
07a1.htm
Comprehensive site listing evaluated, effective
programs for parenting, early childhood,
school-aged children, and teens
http://www.cyfernet.org
"Out-of-school time program research & evaluation
database" at the Harvard Family Research
Project
http://www.hfrp.org/out-of-school-time/ost-
database-bibliography/database
19. Where would you put it on the
continuum?Why?
What would be needed to move it
further along the continuum to
evidence-based?
No evidence Evidence-basedResearch-based
