Afterschool venues are a largely untapped source of support for academic growth in science, technology, engineering and math. Program assessment and evaluation provide critical feedback for ensuring that a program is making the most of this opportunity. Additionally, these reviews can prove useful in securing funding.
Student assessment tools are often thought of as the domain of formal classroom settings, but recent developments in the field have brought context-relevant solutions to informal settings, including afterschool programs. The resources listed here have proven effective in evaluating afterschool and STEM education programs.