These resources were developed for the Block Grant Regional Prevention Coordinators (RPCs), who provide training and support to coalitions in their areas, and Planning and Implementation (P&I) grantees, who are focused on preventing underage alcohol use among youth in 10 communities across Minnesota.
Wilder Research, 2009 — Introduces different types of assessment and relevant tips for use, including: needs assessment, satisfaction, implementation/process, outcomes, and return on investment.
Wilder Research, August 2009. — Discusses program theory as a tool to explain why a program is expected to work and the development of logic models to illustrate the program theory. Includes examples and worksheets.
Wilder Research, August 2009 — Defines informed consent and introduces different types of consent. Samples of student, passive parent, and active parental consent forms are provided.
Wilder Research, February 2009 — Guides readers through the process of collecting new data, including choosing the most appropriate data collection strategy and what instrument to use. The guide also includes tips for administering a survey and for conducting an interview.
Wilder Research, February 2009 — Describes steps to help make data entry more efficient, including step-by-step data entry instructions, and analyzing data, with a focus on quantitative data analysis.
Wilder Research, August 2009 — Introduction to and tips for analyzing quantitative and qualitative data and drawing conclusions.
Wilder Research, February 2009 — Tips for sharing the results of an evaluation through a written report. Addresses considerations such as formatting, how to report the results of different types of survey questions, and what information to include.
Wilder Research, August 2009 — Presents the different ways a program can be identified as evidence-based and important considerations when selecting evidence-based programs and practices for implementation.
Wilder Research, February 2009 — Presents privacy and ethical considerations to protect the rights and dignity of those who participate in evaluations.
Wilder Research, December 2011 — Summarizes feedback from participants in a Youth Leadership Academy hosted by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the Minnesota Department of Human Services in November, 2011.
Wilder Research, December 2012 — Summarizes feedback from participants in a Youth Leadership Academy hosted by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the Minnesota Department of Human Services in October, 2012.
Wilder Research, November 2013 — Summarizes feedback from participants in a Youth Leadership Academy hosted by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the Minnesota Department of Human Services in September, 2013.
Wilder Research, December 2014 — Summarizes feedback from participants in a Youth Leadership Academy hosted by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the Minnesota Department of Human Services in September, 2014.
Wilder Research, January 2012 — Summarizes feedback from participants on trainings lead by Regional Prevention Coordinators on the Project Northland curriculum from July through December, 2011.
Wilder Research, March 2013 — Summarizes feedback from participants on trainings lead by Regional Prevention Coordinators on the Project Northland curriculum from July through December, 2012.
Wilder Research, April 2015 — A webinar reviewing the one-on-one conversations process, tools, and how to protect privacy.
Wilder Research, December 2014 — Sharing the 2013-2014 academic year school-based programming aggregate results and tips for sustainability going forward.
Wilder Research, September 2014 — A webinar shaing the statewide results of the coalition key informant interviews conducted in 2014.
Wilder Research, April 2014 — A webinar reviewing the evaluATOD website and a few tips and tricks for using the message board.
Wilder Research, March 2013 — Step-by-step instructions for entering data into excel from the Responsible Beverage Server Training survey.
Wilder Research, August 2010 — Results from focus groups with Latino and Native American youth and parents in Yellow Medicine and Renville Counties about the prevention needs in these cultural communities.