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The Developing Greatness Program, introduced by the Family & Community Christian Association, aims to offer an engaging and educational space for teenagers, youth, and young adults in Meadville and Crawford County. Slated to launch in 2023 with funding from a grant, the year-round program provides an array of services including tutoring, homework help, socializing space, life skills training, and recreational activities. Additionally, it places a strong emphasis on college prep, aiming to enhance college readiness, particularly for first-generation students, by offering counseling and guidance, assistance in filling out financial aid forms, writing workshops, and more. The model entails the facility being open throughout the week with specific days dedicated to workshops on different skills. The goal is to foster a sense of community, improve academic performance, and impart essential life skills to the next generation, equipping them for a productive life.
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The FCCA's plans for measuring the outcomes and achievements of the Developing Greatness program involve various methods. They will use sign-in sheets, area demographics, surveys, attendance, pre-test, post-test, and documented participant feedback to track the program's impact. Sign-in sheets and attendance will help monitor participants' consistency in attendance, while pre-tests and post-tests will assess the impact of workshops, tutoring, and homework help. The program will also measure progress through monitoring grades during progress report periods. Surveys and conversations with parents will be used to understand the program's benefits and downsides. Outcomes will be measured based on changes in behavior, skills, knowledge, attitudes, and values. The success of individual program components, such as financial literacy, cooking lessons, martial arts classes, college prep, high school prep, tutoring/homework support, yoga/mental health, driving lessons, promoting active lifestyles/physical health, podcasting, linking art to employment, and computer training, will be measured based on completion rates and survey responses. The goal is to service at least 50-100 youth in the first year of the program, funded by local businesses, community partners, FCCA vendors, and various grants. Detailed records and reporting, including expenditures and SWOT analysis, will be used to evaluate the program's effectiveness and sustainability. The program aims to equip teens with valuable skills and knowledge, preparing them for adulthood and future career opportunities.
The FCCA acknowledges that measuring the outcomes and achievements of the program is crucial to its success. To achieve this, the program will use various methods, including sign-in sheets, area demographics, surveys, attendance records, pre-tests, post-tests, and documented participant feedback. These tools will help the program keep track of participants, monitor their progress, and assess the impact of workshops and tutoring sessions on their knowledge and skills.The program's effectiveness will also be measured through conversations with parents and guardians to gain insight into changes in behavior and newfound interests or skills. Surveys and interviews with participants will further contribute to understanding their experiences and the program's benefits. Additionally, the FCCA will conduct an ongoing SWOT analysis to evaluate the program's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, providing valuable insights for future enhancements.
