Evaluation reports and studies
Year of the evaluation publication:
2021
Country or region covered:
Canada
Owner of the evaluation:
York Region District School Board
Type of owner:
public - governmental body
Year when the evaluation was conducted:
2020
Sector:
Education
Language of the evaluation:
English
Language of the Executive summary:
English
Intervention described and evaluated:
The Connex Youth Mentorship Program (Connex) was a school-based mentorship program designed to connect newcomer youth within the York Region District School Board (YRDSB) to a supportive community within their school.
Methodological approach:
The process evaluation captured what was occurring within the program, including who was reached and their level of satisfaction. The outcome evaluation captured the changes that participants experienced as a result of being involved in the program. The evaluation included both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, including surveys, focus groups, and interviews. Multiple sources of data were also incorporated into the evaluation, including the Connex youth participants, teachers within the schools, the Connex staff, and the members of the Connex program advisory committee.