Program Theory

Program theory explains how and why your activities are expected to lead to outcomes. Often presented as a logic model, this is your program's roadmap.

Media - Program Theory

Student Activity

Thinking about your program idea, build a simple logic model:

What is a key activity or strategy you'll implement?
What short-term outcomes do you you expect?
List some resources or inputs you’ll need to make it happen.

Case Study

Presentation: Creating and Understanding Logic Models for Restorative Justice Programs [PDF]

Video with Closed Captions: Creating and Understanding Logic Models for Restorative Justice Programs (45:46)