Outward Bound\u2019s Commitment to Growth<\/strong><\/h2>\nMarch 3-7, 2025 is SEL Week, and we\u2019re all about shining a spotlight on the incredible work happening behind the scenes at Outward Bound to support the social-emotional growth of young people. At Outward Bound, we\u2019re constantly leveling up our courses and the student experience, and a huge part of that is thanks to the Learning and Evaluation team. This crew is dedicated to making sure we\u2019re always improving and pushing the envelope when it comes to our impact on students.<\/p>\n
Since 2017, this team, who leads the Outward Bound Professional Learning Lab (the Lab), has been working closely with Partnerships for Education and Resilience (PEAR), diving into data to understand what\u2019s working and where we can do better. Their work is guided by the Domains of Thriving framework, which focuses on helping our students grow emotionally, socially, and academically.<\/p>\n
In this blog, we\u2019re giving you a peek behind the curtain at the amazing progress the Learning and Evaluation team has made in 2024, what\u2019s still in the works, and what\u2019s coming up next. Get ready to hear all about how this team is making a real impact through data, collaboration, and building stronger connections.<\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/outwardbound.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-04-at-5.51.03-PM-1024x522.png\")
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Let\u2019s introduce you to the crew making it all happen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Katie Dalbey, Director of Learning & Evaluation:<\/strong> Katie leads the whole team and drives the strategy for program quality, learning and evaluation across the organization.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Tyler Fish, Learning and Evaluation Manager:<\/strong> Tyler\u2019s on the ground every day, making sure our program staff have access to evidence-informed training and support. \u00a0<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Sara Gibb, Curriculum Specialist:<\/strong> Sara leverages the strengths of our regional Schools as she designs resources to drive outcomes-focused curriculum alignment across the network. \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Mylo Choy-Sutton, Data and Evaluation Specialist:<\/strong> <\/span><\/span>Mylo is a data wizard, turning numbers into insights to show our programs\u2019 impact, while helping Schools level up their data collection game!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span><\/b>What\u2019s it all about?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe Lab is here to help Outward Bound\u2019s Regional Schools connect, collaborate, and grow. They\u2019re all about creating a space where staff from every part of the organization \u2013 whether you\u2019re in program instruction, fundraising, or marketing \u2013 can come together, swap ideas, and learn from one another. This connectivity isn\u2019t just about making things run smoothly; it\u2019s about strengthening the entire Outward Bound experience and keeping everyone focused on one big goal: <\/span>improving the student journey<\/span><\/b>. By analyzing data, promoting learning, and supporting professional growth, the team helps everyone stay on top of what\u2019s working and how to keep getting better. All of this means a richer, more impactful experience for students.<\/span><\/p>\nImpactful projects and big wins<\/strong>
<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\nIn 2024, the Learning and Evaluation team not only continues to be the go-to hub for professional growth and connection for program staff across the network, but also made a significant impact on the student experience. By focusing on training resources, leveraging data insights, and sharing best practices, they helped improve the student journey while continuing to foster internal development and collaboration across the organization.
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Let\u2019s introduce you to the crew making it all happen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Katie Dalbey, Director of Learning & Evaluation:<\/strong> Katie leads the whole team and drives the strategy for program quality, learning and evaluation across the organization.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Tyler Fish, Learning and Evaluation Manager:<\/strong> Tyler\u2019s on the ground every day, making sure our program staff have access to evidence-informed training and support. \u00a0<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Sara Gibb, Curriculum Specialist:<\/strong> Sara leverages the strengths of our regional Schools as she designs resources to drive outcomes-focused curriculum alignment across the network. \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Mylo Choy-Sutton, Data and Evaluation Specialist:<\/strong> <\/span><\/span>Mylo is a data wizard, turning numbers into insights to show our programs\u2019 impact, while helping Schools level up their data collection game!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span><\/b>What\u2019s it all about?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe Lab is here to help Outward Bound\u2019s Regional Schools connect, collaborate, and grow. They\u2019re all about creating a space where staff from every part of the organization \u2013 whether you\u2019re in program instruction, fundraising, or marketing \u2013 can come together, swap ideas, and learn from one another. This connectivity isn\u2019t just about making things run smoothly; it\u2019s about strengthening the entire Outward Bound experience and keeping everyone focused on one big goal: <\/span>improving the student journey<\/span><\/b>. By analyzing data, promoting learning, and supporting professional growth, the team helps everyone stay on top of what\u2019s working and how to keep getting better. All of this means a richer, more impactful experience for students.<\/span><\/p>\nImpactful projects and big wins<\/strong>
<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\nIn 2024, the Learning and Evaluation team not only continues to be the go-to hub for professional growth and connection for program staff across the network, but also made a significant impact on the student experience. By focusing on training resources, leveraging data insights, and sharing best practices, they helped improve the student journey while continuing to foster internal development and collaboration across the organization.
<\/span><\/p>\nNetwork achievements<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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- Sara Gibb, Curriculum Specialist:<\/strong> Sara leverages the strengths of our regional Schools as she designs resources to drive outcomes-focused curriculum alignment across the network. \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Mylo Choy-Sutton, Data and Evaluation Specialist:<\/strong> <\/span><\/span>Mylo is a data wizard, turning numbers into insights to show our programs\u2019 impact, while helping Schools level up their data collection game!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span><\/b>What\u2019s it all about?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe Lab is here to help Outward Bound\u2019s Regional Schools connect, collaborate, and grow. They\u2019re all about creating a space where staff from every part of the organization \u2013 whether you\u2019re in program instruction, fundraising, or marketing \u2013 can come together, swap ideas, and learn from one another. This connectivity isn\u2019t just about making things run smoothly; it\u2019s about strengthening the entire Outward Bound experience and keeping everyone focused on one big goal: <\/span>improving the student journey<\/span><\/b>. By analyzing data, promoting learning, and supporting professional growth, the team helps everyone stay on top of what\u2019s working and how to keep getting better. All of this means a richer, more impactful experience for students.<\/span><\/p>\n
Impactful projects and big wins<\/strong>
<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\nIn 2024, the Learning and Evaluation team not only continues to be the go-to hub for professional growth and connection for program staff across the network, but also made a significant impact on the student experience. By focusing on training resources, leveraging data insights, and sharing best practices, they helped improve the student journey while continuing to foster internal development and collaboration across the organization.
<\/span><\/p>\nNetwork achievements<\/strong><\/h2>\n
- Mylo Choy-Sutton, Data and Evaluation Specialist:<\/strong> <\/span><\/span>Mylo is a data wizard, turning numbers into insights to show our programs\u2019 impact, while helping Schools level up their data collection game!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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