1	Matrix Outcomes Evaluation Model Presents the Matrix Creator THE MATRIX CREATOR
2	Success is defined as improvement as measured against a baseline. …Mark Friedman, Fiscal Policies Studies Institute The Matrix model is an outcome tool for measuring performance in establishing results accountability. Conduct ongoing assessments, case management, and outcomes measurement. Custom design a Matrix using our carefully designed categories of “indicators” or your own established evaluation questions Online procedures for data collection and data entry Retrieve data immediately and chart findings Print charts and include in reports Work individually or in collaboration with other organizations
3	History Since 1997, the Institute for Community Collaborative Studies: Conducted a reliability and validity study of the Matrix Model Assisted a wide variety of programs to adopt the model in California, Nevada, Ohio and Florida Provides an on-line Matrix Creator and data base for Web Access Developed over 30 outcome categories tested and available in the Matrix Creator Held the first Matrix Conference in June, 2005
4	Design A Matrix Outcomes Model For Your Program
5	Matrix Categories Adolescent Development Adoption Adult Education & Employment Basic Needs Caregiver Children’s Care & Safety Children’s Development Children’s Education Children’s Skill Building Cognitive Competence Communication Community Development Community Engagement Community Environment Family Environment Family Health Family Relations Financial Stability Health & Safety Health Literacy Immigration Intergenerational Programs Juvenile Impact Programs Long Term Care Culture Change Parents/Child Relationships Prenatal Healthcare Public Policy School Healthy Environment Senior Support Shelter Social & Emotional Health Social Family Support Student Development Substance Abuse Transportation Volunteers
6	Three Easy Ways to Choose Your Indicators
7	Just Point and Click to Select Your Indicators
8	Or Choose From a Selection of Pre-made Designs
9	Customize Your Matrix Verbiage
10	Edit or Delete Any Selected Indicator
11	Not Finding the Indicator You Need? The Matrix is constantly being refined and improved. As a Matrix member you are a welcome part of the development team. Use the Indicator Request Form to request a new indicator and/or category be added to the list. Help you obtain the best design for your needs Add value to the Matrix Creator for other members
12	Help Validating Your Matrix The Matrix Creator provides instructions to conduct reliability and validity tests for a custom Matrix Outcomes tool: Step 1. Validate the indicators through field tests with the population Step 2. Use case studies to assure reliability of measurements Step 3. Revise the model online Step 4. Strengthen the credibility of program data
13	Help Preparing Your Staff Train staff to use the Matrix outcome measurement tool An online how-to manual on how the Matrix model works Working with the strengths and needs of the population Examples of surveys and interviews Case planning and case management tools such as the Wraparound model and the Matrix Family Services Plan
14	Easy Point and Click Data Entry
15	Auto-Generate Evaluation Forms
16	Charts Enable Quick Understanding of Your Data
17	Work Alone or in Collaboration with Other Organizations A Matrix Collaborative account allows you to establish a core set of required or suggested indicators for each member of the collaborative Set privileges at the Collaborative level for individual member organizations If the collaborative allows it, individual member organizations can add, delete, or modify indicators in their organization’s design without affecting other members Data for each collaborative member organization can be viewed at the Collaborative level
18	Already Have an Evaluation Tool? A Matrix CUSTOM account can be established for you that uses your own pre-established categories and evaluation questions Allows you to take advantage of the Matrix Creator’s online data management tools without requiring you to re-design your evaluation tool We build the design for you according to your specifications We provide expert advice on how to ensure validity
19	Become a Matrix Member To apply for a Matrix membership visit us at: http://hhspp.csumb.edu/matrixapply.php For more information contact: Jerry Endres, M.S.W. Director, Institute for Community Collaborative Studies Department of Health, Human Services and Public Policy California State University, Monterey Bay 831.582.3624 831.582.3899 fax jerry_endres@csumb.edu http://iccs.csumb.edu/matrix