Purpose: A Logic Model is a roadmap that outlines how a tutoring program will create meaningful change. It connects inputs (resources), actions (strategies), outputs (immediate results), and impact (long-term goals) to ensure a structured, measurable, and practical approach.
| Rationale for Having a Logic Model |
| Benefit | Impact |
| Organizational Alignment | Ensures everyone understands program goals and strategies. |
| Goal Setting & Monitoring | Tracks progress and identifies areas for improvement. |
| Stakeholder Alignment | Provides a clear explanation of the program for students, families, funders, and schools. |
| High-Impact Investments | Assesses whether resources are leading to the intended impact. |
| Continuous Improvement | Supports program innovation, expansion, and refinement. |
| Key Components |
| Component | Definition | Example |
| Needs | Identifies the problem the program aims to solve. | Low reading proficiency in 3rd-grade students. |
| Inputs | The resources needed to implement the program. | Tutors, funding, curriculum, technology. |
| Actions | The steps taken to implement the program. | Small-group tutoring sessions, tutor training, and parent engagement. |
| Outputs | Immediate, measurable results of actions. | Two hundred students received tutoring, with 85% attending all sessions. Students demonstrated academic growth, with X% improvement in [growth measure, e.g., assessment scores or proficiency levels]. |
| Impact | The long-term changes the program aims to achieve. | Increased test scores, improved confidence, and higher graduation rates. |
| Building a Logic Model |
| Step | Key Question | Details |
| Define Needs | What problem are we addressing? | Use data from the needs assessment. |
| Identify Inputs | What resources are required? | Funding, tutors, curriculum, technology. |
| Outline Actions | What will we do to address needs? | Tutor recruitment, training, and student engagement. |
| Measure Outputs | What are the immediate results? | Number of students tutored, attendance rates, and student growth outcomes, such as X% improvement in assessment scores or proficiency levels. |
| Project Outcomes | What is the expected long-term impact? | Academic growth, confidence, program sustainability. |
Continuous Improvement
- Set Benchmarks: Define success indicators for each component.
- Collect Data: Use student performance and engagement metrics to track progress.
- Adapt & Improve: Make adjustments based on findings.
- Communicate Results: Share progress with stakeholders to build support and secure funding.