We use this rubric to categorize potential implementing partners based our assessment of their characteristics and experience.
Alignment and Expertise
Criteria
Alignment with Program Objectives
Emerging
Partial alignment that is not fully integrated.
Established
Evident alignment with shared values and goals.
Exemplary
Complete alignment strong focus on student success.
Criteria
Experience and Expertise
Emerging
Limited experience that is not directly relevant.
Established
Relevant experience in education implementation.
Exemplary
Proven track record executing programs.
Criteria
Knowledge of Local Context
Emerging
Limited understanding of local contexts.
Established
Good insights into local education system.
Exemplary
In-depth expertise on local education landscape.
Capacity and Management
Criteria
Capacity for Management
Emerging
Limited ability to manage program logistics.
Established
Adequate coordination and management structures.
Exemplary
Strong organization and administration expertise.
Criteria
Pedagogical Expertise
Emerging
Developing expertise not fully aligned to program.
Established
Competent instruction and teaching methodologies.
Exemplary
Expert pedagogical best practices and approaches.
Criteria
Teacher Professional Development
Emerging
Basic teacher training and instructional strategies.
Established
Proficient development programs and strategies.
Exemplary
Comprehensive teacher training programs.
Criteria
Technology Integration
Emerging
Limited experience with technological tools.
Established
Capability to support technology integration.
Exemplary
Advanced technology integration skills.
Collaboration and Influence
Criteria
Collaboration Approach
Emerging
Collaboration history is limited with stakeholders.
Established
Effective cooperation with stakeholders.
Exemplary
Partners excel in inclusive collaboration.
Criteria
Advocacy and Policy Influence
Emerging
Impact on policy change is limited.
Established
Engagement of policy with some impact on change.
Exemplary
Influential advocacy efforts that drive change.
Criteria
Local Reputations and Relationships
Emerging
Community relationships are fairly limited.
Established
Established positive stakeholder relationships.
Exemplary
Trusted long-standing community relationships.
Sustainability and Growth
Criteria
Financial Sustainability
Emerging
Uncertain financial stability, challenges securing funds.
Established
Embraces diversity and is inclusive and welcoming.
Exemplary
Secure funding sources, sustainable management.
Criteria
Monitoring and Evaluation
Emerging
Basic monitoring and evaluation practices.
Established
Effective data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Exemplary
Robust monitoring system for program improvement.
Criteria
Capacity and Scale
Emerging
Limited experience growing projects to scale.
Established
Embraces diversity and is inclusive and welcoming.
Exemplary
Comprehensive scaling plans and experience.
Inclusivity and Adaptability
Criteria
Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusivity
Emerging
Resistance to change and limited adaptability.
Established
Embraced inclusivity and is welcoming environments.
Exemplary
Intentional strategies for inclusion and diversity.
Criteria
Innovation and Adaptability
Emerging
Resistance to change and limited adaptability.
Established
Demonstrated adaptability and willingness to learn.
Exemplary
Innovative, continuous improvement.
Criteria
Transparent Communication
Emerging
Communication lacks clarity and consistency.
Established
Communication is clear and trustworthy.
Exemplary
Communication fosters active engagement.
