Best Practice

Little or no evidence in practice

Evidence of emerging practice

Evidence of long-term commitment yet limited practice

Systemic exemplary practice

The program collects data that are useful for program accountability and communication.

The program collects, analyzes, and interprets data in scientifically rigorous ways.

The program uses data in meaningful, useful ways to impact the program’s effectiveness.

The program communicates with appropriate constituents about its effectiveness.

The program builds and maintains its capacity to monitor and manage all aspects of accountability and assessment.