Mapping What Matters: A Workshop on Logic Models for Program Evaluation

The Odum Institute in collaboration with Abacus Evaluation:

Attendance is required as the course will not be recorded.

1. Define a logic model​
2. Describe the purpose of using logic models for program evaluation​
3. Identify the core components of a logic model​
4. Develop a logic model for a program or project

This is a 2‑hour online course that will include hands-on practice.

This course introduces participants to the use of logic models as practical tools for program evaluation.

Logic models provide a structured way to articulate program theory, clarify assumptions, and make explicit the pathways through which program inputs and activities or strategies are expected to lead to outcomes and impact. In this course, participants will learn the core components and types of logic models, examine real‑world examples, and practice developing logic models for a program or project. The course will also demonstrate how logic models can be used to guide decisions about what to measure and when.

This course is designed for anyone including researchers, program staff, and students who want a clear, systematic approach to evaluating programs and projects.

• STEM Academy, DC/Maryland (afterschool academy) – [Program areas: Education, Youth Development]
• Meals on Wheels, SW Kentucky – [Program areas: Nutrition, Social Services, Ageing]

Choose 1 of the 2 programs to gain familiarity with it by reviewing the program website to identify:

1. What issue does the program address?
2. What does the program do?
3. Who delivers the program?/How is it delivered?
4. Who does the program serve/who uses it?
5. What does the program aim to achieve?

Approximately 20-30 minutes to complete