Program Development and Community Organization

These flashcards cover essential concepts related to program development and community organization from the lecture notes.

Needs Assessment

The process of gathering, researching, and analyzing information to understand the issues at hand before program development.

Task Force/Team

A group of stakeholders, professionals, and community members involved in program development, providing experience and resources.

Goals

The overall intention or desired outcome of a program.

Objectives

Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound steps necessary to achieve program goals. Also known as SMART goals.

Mission Statement

A clear statement that explains the purpose of an organization or program and what it aims to achieve.

Program Evaluation

The process of assessing a program's performance, effectiveness, and impact after implementation.

Stakeholders

Any individuals or groups that have an interest in the outcome of a program, often involved in the evaluation process.

Logic Model

A tool that outlines the components and expected results of a program to facilitate planning and evaluation.

Formative Assessment

An ongoing process used to evaluate a program during implementation, providing feedback for improvement.

Summative Assessment

A method of evaluation that provides a summary of how a program achieved its objectives at the end.

Cost-Benefit Analysis

An evaluation method that compares the costs of a program to its benefits, determining if it is financially viable.

Locality Development Model

A community development approach involving local residents in defining goals and addressing issues at the local level.

Social Planning Model

A community work approach relying on outside professionals to plan and implement interventions with limited community participation.

Social Action Model

A model emphasizing the empowerment of community members to challenge unfair structures and advocate for their needs.

Lobbying

The act of communicating with legislative or executive branches to influence actions affecting communities.

Coalition Building

The process of collaborating with organizations and stakeholders to strengthen collective action for shared goals.

Grassroots Mobilization

The process of organizing community members to advocate for policy changes and engage in collective actions.

Gentrification

A trend where wealthier individuals move into a neighborhood, often displacing lower-income residents.

Succession

The process by which new groups replace original residents of a community.