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Girl Scouts of Monterey Bay

  • Outcomes Measurement
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Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA)


  • The purpose of Girl Scouting is to inspire girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service that they may become happy and resourceful citizens.
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Girl Scouts of Monterey Bay
(GSOMB)
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The Girl Scout Promise
  • On my honor, I will try
  • to serve God and my country,
  • to help people at all times, and
  • to live by the Girl Scout Law.


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The Girl Scout Law
  • I will do my best to be
    • Honest and fair,
    • Friendly and helpful,
    • Considerate and caring,
    • Courageous and strong, and
    • Responsible for what I say and do,
    • And to
    • Respect myself and others,
    • Respect authority,
    • Use resources wisely,
    • Make the world a better place, and
    • Be a sister to every Girl Scout.
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Girl Scout Age Levels
  • Daisy Girl Scouts Kindergarten



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Girl Scout Age Levels
  • Daisy Girl Scouts Kindergarten
  • Brownie Girl Scouts Grades 1-3



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Girl Scout Age Levels
  • Daisy Girl Scouts Kindergarten
  • Brownie Girl Scouts Grades 1-3
  • Junior Girl Scouts Grades 4-6
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Girl Scout Age Levels
  • Daisy Girl Scouts Kindergarten
  • Brownie Girl Scouts Grades 1-3
  • Junior Girl Scouts Grades 4-6
  • Cadette Girl Scouts Grades 7-9



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Girl Scout Age Levels
  • Daisy Girl Scouts Kindergarten
  • Brownie Girl Scouts Grades 1-3
  • Junior Girl Scouts Grades 4-6
  • Cadette Girl Scouts Grades 7-9
  • Senior Girl Scouts Grades 10-12
  • STUDIO 2B Girl Scouts Ages 11-17



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Evaluation Process
  • Event Evaluations
  • Leader Evaluations
  • Girl Evaluations
  • Popularity of Activities
  • Focus Group Surveys
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Defining Success
  • In 1997, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. conducted a national research study
  • Girls identified nine outcomes experienced and achieved through participation in Girl Scouting.


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9 Outcomes
  • Self-reliance
  • Self-competence
  • Social Skills
  •       (ability to  make friends)


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9 Outcomes
  • Respect for Others
  • Feelings of Belonging
  • Helpfulness/Concern for the Community
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"Teamwork"
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Values Clarification/ Decision-making


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Measuring Outcomes – First Step
  • 1998-1999 Girl Scouts of Monterey Bay collaborative with Institute of Community Collaborative Studies, California State University, Monterey Bay
  • Create a bridge from the GSUSA national study to a matrix model application
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Survey needs
  • Self-sustaining by the local council
  • Elicits information on the process of internalization of the nine desired outcomes over time.
  • Programmatic survey, not one of longevity
  • Identify matrix status levels
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5 Matrix Status Levels
  • Thriving
  • Safe-sufficient
  • Stable
  • Vulnerable
  • In crisis


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Survey Format
  • First Name
  • Grade
  • Troop/Group Number
  • Years in Girl Scouting
  • GS Program Age Level
  • Geographical Area
  • Race/Ethnicity
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Leadership
  • At what level does this Girl Scout display her leadership ability?
  • Seeks leadership opportunities and encourages others to perfect their own skills
  • Willing to assume leadership roles.
  • Will lead small groups with little supervision when encouraged.
  • Usually a follower; will occasionally lead with direct supervision.
  • Refuses all leadership opportunities.
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Social Skills
  • At what level does this Girl Scout display her communication skills and relate to her peers?
  • Initiates communication and mixes well with new girls and adults.
  • Easily communicates with new peer groups.
  • Comfortable with existing troop and adult members; willing to meet new people with encouragement.
  • Reluctant to meet new people; lets the group voice her opinions.
  • Refuses to be part of the group; is disruptive; isolates herself.
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"Points out success within age..."
  • Points out success within age levels
  • Reinforces suspected trends
  • Assists in strategic plans
  • Supports results of focus groups
  • Valuable feedback can be given to the leaders
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2005 Survey Sample
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Data
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Results - Leadership
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Results - Leadership
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Frequency of Responses
Leadership 2005
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5-Year Comparison
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5 Year Graph
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Actions taken at GSOMB
  • Leader Development
  • Girl Feedback through Focus Groups
  • Program development in areas indicating a need
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Leader Development
Tips and Training
  • Engage each girl in conversation at every meeting
  • Model listening skills
  • Ask girls when and where they feel safe, or not
  • Ask about their dreams for the future
  • Verbally recognize desired behavior
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Tips for Leaders
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Girl Feedback
  • Target group showing decline:  Girls 11-13
  • Focus groups were formed Spring of 2005
  • 8 groups (4 Girl Scout, 4 non-Girl Scout)
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Program Development
  • Dip in Cadette Level Leadership Led to:


      • Development of a new  outdoor Leadership Camp


        • Youth staff training for Cadette & Senior Girl Scouts
        • Skill development for girls ages 10-17
        • Adult development provided to mentor youth
        • Outdoor adventure for girls and adults alike

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Program Development
  • Dip in Cadette Level Leadership Led to:


      • Commitment to existing leadership programs


        • Promoted leadership through a variety of subjects such as self defense, money  management, space science, music
        • Upgraded marketing of available program to wider population through web site and newsletters.

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The 6th Year - 2005
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The 6th Year - 2005
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The 6th Year - 2005
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The 6th Year - 2005
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The 6th Year - 2005
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Summary
  • Appropriate for broad variety of activities
  • Offers view of the ”field” not available to staff
  • Yearly format encourages quick response to need
  • Ability to target specific Program Age Level trends
  • Provides data to support grant requests
  • Provides data to evaluate program results
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