- (1) The Department will conduct an evaluation of the Fund grant program each biennium, using both qualitative and quantitative data as sources of assessment of program quality. The evaluation will measure the demonstrated impact of program outcomes on:
(a) Positive child indicators, including early childhood school readiness;
(b) Positive family indicators, including family stability;
(c) Use of culturally specific methods; and
(d) Building capacity of culturally specific organizations. - (2) The Department will share the results of the biennial evaluation with the Council.
- (3) The Department will report to the interim committees of the legislature related to early childhood and child welfare by September 15 of each odd-numbered year. The report will include results of the evaluation identified in (1) of this section, the status and impact of grants made to programs under OAR 414-575-0000, and changes in capacity of culturally specific organizations to deliver culturally specific early learning, early childhood and parent support programs.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 417.781
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 417.781
History
DELC 92-2023, minor correction filed 11/22/2023, effective 11/22/2023
ELD 4-2020, adopt filed 01/30/2020, effective 01/30/2020