Momentum  conducted a comprehensive evaluation of Developments in Literacy’s (DIL) education programs in Pakistan, spanning the period from 2014 to 2018. Our evaluation encompassed a wide range of areas, including school management, teacher training, curriculum, student learning outcomes, ICT-based learning, education quality, and organizational elements such as teachers’ performance management, organizational structure, and departmental coordination.

Key Steps:

1. Project Initiation and Planning:
   • startup meeting.
   • Collected necessary documents for desk review.
   • Developed assessment tools and an inception report.
   • Conducted a field test of the tools.
2. Data Collection and Analysis:
   • Collected data through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and document analysis.
   • Entered and analyzed collected data using appropriate methods.
3. Feedback and Refinement:
   • Presented the inception report to DIL for feedback and approval.
   • Incorporated feedback from the field test to refine the tools.
4. Reporting:
   • Submitted a draft evaluation report to DIL for review.
   • Incorporated feedback and submitted the final evaluation report.

Additional Areas of Focus:

• School Management: Evaluated school management procedures and facilities.
• Learning Outcomes: Assessed student learning outcomes in core subjects.
• Teacher Evaluation: Conducted classroom observations, teacher interviews, and benchmarked training processes.
• Education Quality and Value for Money: Compared DIL’s practices against established standards and analyzed unit costs.
• PTA Role Assessment: Evaluated the involvement and effectiveness of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs).Impact and Significance:
  Our comprehensive evaluation provided DIL with valuable insights into the effectiveness of its education interventions, enabling the organization to make informed decisions about program improvements, resource allocation, and future directions. The findings of this evaluation contributed to DIL’s ongoing efforts to provide high-quality education to children in need and ensure that its programs are aligned with its strategic objectives.