Guide for Discussion with Control Group

Form Approved

OMB No. 0990-xxxx

Exp. Date XX/XX/20XX

Topics for Discussions with Control Group Schools and Others About the Counterfactual

Schools attended by control group youths

• School needs and values (levels of risky behaviors, attitudes toward teenage pregnancy prevention approaches)

• Extent to which programming to prevent teenage pregnancy and HIV/STDs is a priority

• School programs/courses currently targeting outcomes similar to the program being evaluated

  • Name and source of program/course curriculum

  • Goals of program/curriculum

  • Essential features

• Youth-focused features (such as adult-led instruction, peer-led instruction, individual counseling/mentoring/tutoring, large group events, online resources and activities, direct health services, community service/experiences…)

• Adult-focused features (such as parent involvement, parent training, train-the-trainer activities…)

• Community-focused features (such as special events, media campaigns, websites…)

• Target population and eligibility criteria

• Intensity (number, frequency, and duration of sessions)

• Types of activities, instructional strategies

• Curriculum materials used

• Key messages conveyed

• Distinguishing features of each program

Other programs and services available to control group youths

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• Sponsoring organization/program values

• Extent to which programming and services to prevent teenage pregnancy and HIV/STDs is a priority in the organization

• Programs and services currently targeting outcomes similar to the program being evaluated

  • Name and source of program/course curriculum

  • Goals of program/curriculum

  • Essential features

• Youth-focused features (such as adult-led instruction, peer-led instruction, individual counseling/mentoring/tutoring, large group events, online resources and activities, direct health services, community service/experiences…)

• Adult-focused features (such as parent involvement, parent training, train-the-trainer activities…)

• Community-focused features (such as special events, media campaigns, websites…)

• Target population and eligibility criteria

• Intensity (number, frequency, and duration of sessions)

• Types of activities, instructional strategies

• Curriculum materials used

• Key messages conveyed

• Distinguishing features of each program

• Previous programs and services targeting outcomes similar to the program being evaluated

Participation in other programs and services by control group youths

• Number of control group youths participating in these programs or receiving these services