Program impact
An impact evaluation was completed on Dollar Works 2 in 2010 to test the effectiveness of the curriculum.
We found that Dollar Works 2 education in a dose of six hours is effective for improvement of financial literacy. Following the educational session:
- Money behaviors change.
- Financial satisfaction increases along with access to financial information.
See the Dollar Works 2 impact evaluation report (PDF).
See the Dollar Works 2 impact evaluation summary (PDF).
Program feedback
More than 200 people have now participated in our train-the-trainer workshops. Here's what they are saying.
What is the quality of materials in the Dollar Works 2 curriculum?
- The topics are important in today's economy.
- It is thorough, covering almost every area of family financial management.
- Curriculum materials are well organized and flexible.
- It is informative and easy to understand by clients.
- It is user-friendly, with plenty of tools (like evaluations) to use.
How will you use the Dollar Works 2 curriculum?
- 80% reported using the curriculum one-on-one or with small groups.
- 20% reported using the curriculum with community groups (college classes, youth groups, etc.).
How is the Dollar Works 2 train-the-trainer workshop?
Attendees reported:
- That they liked the educator's teaching style, interactions with participants, and experiential learning techniques.
- Being "likely" or "very likely" to achieve 60% of the program educational goals as a result of the training.
The majority of training participants (95%) rated the overall training as "good" or "excellent."
How is the Dollar Works 2 train-the-trainer workshop?
- Attendees reported that they liked the educator's teaching style, interactions with participants, and experiential learning techniques.
- Attendees reported being "likely" or "very likely" to achieve 60% of the program educational goals as a result of the training.
- 95% of training participants rated the overall training as "good" or "excellent."
Dollar Works 2 curriculum
Preview and orderReviewed in 2018