This section will help you evaluate your arts program's outcome.

It includes practical step-by-step advice, evaluation questions, information about how to collect and analyze data, and guidelines for how to use evaluation findings.

The benefits and challenges of a well-planned outcome evaluation
Covers the characteristics of a well-planned evaluation and looks at the benefits and challenges you may encounter when you evaluate your program.

A step-by-step approach for evaluating your arts program's outcome
Describes the steps to conduct a well-planned evaluation of your arts-based program.

Where to go for evaluation assistance
Lists numerous resources available to help you plan and implement a program evaluation.

Developing instruments to measure improvements in arts knowledge
Describes the process of developing and administering arts knowledge surveys and highlights key survey results at each YouthARTS program.

More Resources

• Download the Evaluation chapter or the complete YouthARTS handbook in PDF format.