Regularly monitor and evaluate
each partnership and the overall program.

Evaluation should be an integral part of the annual plan developed by the partners to determine how results will be measured. If there are clear definitions of what success will look like, it will be easier to monitor and evaluate whether the program has been successful.

Partnerships should be evaluated on a regular, agreed-upon basis and include data collection and analysis to assess strengths and weaknesses. The evaluation process must be user-friendly, meaningful and simple. For example, business and school coordinators might conduct an annual review meeting. Some programs use written surveys or pre- and post-assessment forms that can be completed by teachers, students and volunteers.