Policy and Evaluation

Needs Assessment

Welcome! This page offers a curated collection of tools, guides, and best practices to help you conduct a thorough needs assessment for implementing broadband planning and digital literacy programs in community settings.

Whether you're just getting started or refining an existing initiative, these resources are designed to support informed and impactful planning that considers multiple perspectives.

Community engagement and conducting broadband needs assessments

Tech needs assessments for groups, collaboration, and collective action

Tech needs assessments for working with individuals and families

Digital asset mapping

Examples of online needs assessment tools

Examples, case studies, and reports

Policy Development - Local Policy Development

Explore a collection of key resources designed to support the development of effective digital literacy policies at the local level. From strategic frameworks to community engagement tools, these materials aim to guide policymakers, educators, and community leaders in crafting accessible and sustainable digital strategies. 

Policy Evaluation

This section provides a selection of resources to support the evaluation of digital literacy programs and policies at the local level. Whether assessing impact, measuring outcomes, or redefining strategies, these tools are designed to help communities ensure their digital efforts are effective, evidence-based, and responsive to local needs.

Policy evaluation resources

Extension programs evaluation

Keeping up with policy