The HIDOE, through the CEB, has adopted a theory of action illustrating how all out of school time programs result in long-term positive outcomes for all Hawaii students. This theory of action is predicated on the assumption that positive youth outcomes and the vision of thriving lifelong learners result from the combination of four factors: a school and community context, sufficient program participation, program quality, and youth needs:
- Program Quality: Considers elements of staffing; health, safety, and climate; collaboration and partnerships; and practices for student and family offerings
- Program Participation: Looks at student enrollment at 15, 30, 60, and 90-day increments (counted once per fiscal year)
- Youth Characteristics: Considers factors that influence the type of programming offered
- School, Community, and Family Context: Evaluated and considered through various instruments (e.g., Academic/Financial Plans, previous evaluations, other documentation of need), and are used to drive the type of programming offered.
