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GLOSSARY (Continued)
Data and Measurement - Data and Measurement is one of the five major supports for Ys from CDLI. It
is the information about program implementation and outcomes that has been systematically collected
from standardized tools.
GAUGING YOUR PROGRESS AND RECALCULATING YOUR ROUTE
Weikart Social Emotional Program Quality Assessment (SEL PQA) - The SEL PA assesses the
quality of youth programs by measuring the implementation of adult behaviors that support socialemotional
learning in youth. It is an observation-based tool and can be used to identify staff and
volunteer training needs.
Algorithm Adult Survey - The adult surveys measure adults’ confidence to develop character in youth
and measure any changes in that confidence while participating in a CDLI nominated program. The adult
surveys are pre/post and are administered online. The same adults who take the pre-survey should take
the post-survey. The data can be used for continuous program improvement.
Algorithm Youth Survey - The youth surveys measure youth character competencies and measure
any changes in those competencies while participating in a CDLI nominated program. The youth surveys
are pre/post and are administered online. The same youth who take the pre-survey should take the
post-survey.
Assess-Plan- Improve Cycle (API) - The API is a cycle to establish a support system for continuous
improvement. The cycle begins with assessment to understand strengths and areas for growth, then
team- based planning with data for improvement, and finally carrying out the plan using targeted
opportunities for improvement.
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT GUIDEBOOK
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