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9. Measure success – How well is your plan working? As your first year of planning and running bike initiatives comes to an end, be sure to reflect on your effort and check in on your goals. Have you accomplished what you set out to do? Are there things you’ll do differently next year? Most of the evaluation is for your own purposes. The Region of Peel would also like you to complete one short form to share some of your results with us (See Appendix D). By sharing what you’ve accomplished, we can see the impact you’re having on Peel’s carbon footprint. It’s also an opportunity for you to help us improve this handbook, so we can make it even better in the future. You may also want to ask students participating in your events for feedback during the year and update/improve your plan as you go. For ongoing evaluation questions/tips check out the Healthy Schools Planner: peelregion.ca/health/health-status-report//pdf/CDI-0512-web.pdf 1. Follow Up Classroom Surveys – same process as the baseline (Appendix A). Remember to have someone keep a record of the weather each day (temperature and precipitation). 2. Follow Up Student Opinion Surveys – same process as the baseline (Appendix B). 3. Enter the data in the Excel Sheet Tools downloadable from here: walkandrollpeel.ca/projects/schools.htm 4. Peel Region Evaluation Form – complete the online form at: walkandrollpeel.ca/projects/ schools.htm or if completing the paper copy (See Appendix D), please scan and email to: walkandroll@peelregion.ca Before you break for the year, have a meeting to make a few early plans for next year. Based on what you’ve learned from the evaluation, are there certain activities you’ll definitely repeat? Are there different messages you should share in the next promotional campaign? Which goals are going to need more attention next time around in order to get closer to reaching them? Are there organizations you want to reach out to now so they can help you at the start of next year? It may feel like far away, but thinking about the answers to these questions while the evaluation is fresh in your mind is the perfect time to draft some plans. 28 The Ten Step Handbook for High School Bike Projects
10. Celebrate your school’s effort and successes Whether or not your evaluation shows that you reached your goals, it’s important to highlight and celebrate the success of your team’s work, and recognize the effort of those who have contributed. • Acknowledge members and highlight activities during an assembly • Highlight success stories in your school newsletter • Provide recognition certificates • Send a thank you note to parents/guardians to appreciate their contributions The Peel Healthy Schools Planner has templates/samples for several of these suggestions: peelregion.ca/health/shp/health-planner.htm Taking it out into the community 28 The end of the year is also a good time to promote summer bike programs to encourage students to continue biking when they’re not in school. If none exist in your area, consider partnering with a local organization to get one started. Look through the list of shops/ organizations at Walk + Roll Peel: walkandrollpeel.ca/cycling/shops.htm and walkandrollpeel.ca/cycling/peel-organizations.htm WAY TO GO! The Ten Step Handbook for High School Bike Projects 29
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Page 5 and 6: Why take this on The Region of Peel
Page 7 and 8: 1. Motivate - Getting people on you
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Page 11 and 12: 2. Recruit a team Gather a group of
Page 13 and 14: 4. Identify - Who will you get biki
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Page 17 and 18: 7. Plan - How will you overcome the
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Page 27: Buttons, patches, badges 26 8. Act
Page 31 and 32: Walk and Roll Peel. (2016). Benefit
Page 33 and 34: 13. Green Communities Canada & Shar
Page 35 and 36: Rose, G. & Marfut, H. (2007). Trave
Page 37 and 38: Appendices Please visit walkandroll
Page 39 and 40: Appendix B: Attitudes & experiences
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Page 45 and 46: Appendix F: Winter biking tips Safe
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