Core Competency: Managing Information and Evaluation

State Flex Programs are required to submit an annual report, PIMS, and program outcomes within the work plan to FORHP through the EHBs. To do this, your program needs to have a system in place to collect primary data about your program and often access secondary data to supplement these data to report outcomes. Data collection should be ongoing, reflected in the strategic plan and work plan, and tied to each program goal, objective, measure, and intended outcome as described in your state Flex Program funding application, as well as PIMS.

PROFICIENCIES:

Utilize a framework for program evaluation
Tell the story of the state Flex Program’s impact and direction to various audiences
Understand evaluation basics and definitions
Utilize SMART goals based on needs
Access and analyze data for decision making
Ensure data reporting deliverables built into contractual agreements with consultants
Utilize process measures and short-, interim-, and long-term outcome measures to assess program progress and plan for the future
Describe measurable outcomes about the state Flex Program’s activities that demonstrate impact