Research & Evaluation
Cradle Beach has always engaged in high quality evaluation that examines, among other things, the impact of the Summer Enrichment Program on campers. Recently, Cradle Beach has engaged in a higher level, more rigorous evaluation of its programs conducting scientific studies on all of its programs and services. The foundation of its efforts can be found in its Logic Model, Evaluation and Mapping Models, and detailed explanation of how the logic model works to improve programs and services.
Logic Model & Other Research Documentation
A logic model contains four components: Inputs or the environmental characteristics that impact Cradle Beach and our programs and participants; Environment or a detailed description of our programs; Outputs or how participants engage in our program; and Outcomes or what benefits occur as a result of participants engaging in our program. The following documents detail our efforts.
Logic Model
Logic Model Explained
Logic Model Diagrammed
Evaluation and Mapping of Summer Session
Evaluation and Mapping of School-Based Program
Needs Assessment
Theoretical Framework
Dropout Research
Cradle Beach Program Descriptions
The following programs are primary initiatives of Cradle Beach. Click on the links at the end of each description to get more information, including:
- Expanded Description,
- Research Reports,
- White Papers, and
- Research Articles.
Project SOAR
Project SOAR is a school-based educational program grounded in our philosophy that students who are engaged with peers from diverse backgrounds, in an active learning environment, will develop the skills they need to succeed in school, career, and life. Project Soar is modeled after the FIVER Children's Foundation serving 500 children in NYC and boasting a 95% graduation rate. We believe that our Project SOAR initiative will experience similar results! Click on Project SOAR Evidence-Based Outcomes for Research Reports.
