History

Researchers at RAND and the University of South Carolina co-developed GTO initially to address substance abuse prevention. Subsequently, the model has been applied to a range of areas, such as teen pregnancy (Ten Steps to Promoting Science-Based Approaches [PSBA] to Teen Pregnancy Prevention Using GTO) and youth development (GTO with Developmental Assets). Research has demonstrated that agencies that use GTO are better able to carry out their services than those who do not. It is a framework that transcends a particular field, making it an ideal systematic framework for program implementation.

Healthy Teen Network introduced Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Reproductive Health (CDC DRH) Project Officers to GTO and played a catalytic role in persuading DRH to adopt GTO as its teen pregnancy prevention program implementation science framework. GTO offered a value-added component to integrate evidence-based approaches, improve quality, and strengthen capacity of all grantees and their local partners.

Whether you’re using GTO or another framework, you’ll probably find many similarities. GTO isn’t truly something new…you’re probably already doing many of the steps…rather, GTO is one example of a framework that provides an organized, clear, and systematic approach for developing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and sustaining our work.

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Getting to Outcomes, or GTO, is a framework that takes the details of selecting, implementing, and evaluating a program and lays it out in 10 steps. It may seem like a lot at first, but most organizations already do most of these steps. GTO is an easy to follow process that helps make sure you cover all of your bases, so you can demonstrate your success while planning for sustainability. There are 10 steps, but because GTO is a circular process to support continuous quality improvement and sustainability, you can enter the process where it makes the most sense for you:

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Young Parents Logic Model, Revised (Coming Soon)

February 20, 2020

Healthy Teen Network is currently working to revise the original Resource Kit for Working with Young Families, developed in 2008. The revised logic model will be available soon. The Young Parents Logic Model is a tool designed to help professionals and organizations think about how to design and improve their programs and services for young people who… Read more

Evidence-Based Interventions

December 9, 2018

What is an evidence-based intervention (EBI) anyway? You may know the definition—a specific kind of programming that has been evaluated to show behavior change—but what’s that really mean? EBIs can be a great way to expand or strengthen the programming you deliver in your community. Explore what EBIs are, what makes them different from other… Read more

The Teacher’s Guide to Sex Ed

September 11, 2018

Providing quality sex ed is more than just anatomy and pregnancy. But how do you focus on all the stuff that matters to help students making informed and healthy choices? The Teacher's Guide has 8 units (below) to cover the basics of what you need to know. Go through all 8, or pick and choose what… Read more

Building Support for Sex Education in Schools

What does (and doesn't) motivate people to listen to your messages about the value of sex education? In this mini-course, practice building effective messages by working through real-world scenarios using evidence-based communication techniques. Complete this course at your own pace. Estimated time: 35-45 minutes Lesson Feedback Form More Elearning Read more

Case Studies: What Does It Take to Implement Quality Sexual Health Education?

May 24, 2018

In 2013, the Division of Adolescent School Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC DASH) awarded 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA) funding to strengthen sexual health education in their schools, as part of their efforts to reduce HIV and other STI. Funded partners were charged with providing guidance, materials and professional development…

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Unlocking the Secrets of Classroom Management

May 11, 2018

What student behaviors do you find most challenging? What techniques can you use to respond to these behaviors? Explore essential classroom management techniques for the sex education classroom. Take a peek at a few different kinds of sex education classrooms, as well as number of challenging behaviors and some techniques to address them. Complete this… Read more

Privacy & Confidentiality for Adolescents Accessing Sexual & Reproductive Health Care

May 10, 2018

What are the basics of maintaining privacy and confidentiality for adolescents accessing sexual and reproductive health care? Learn as you follow the story of Kendall, a 16-year-old who visits her school-based health center. Please download the Privacy & Confidentiality Worksheet before beginning the course. Throughout the course, you will be asked to reflect and respond to various… Read more

Serving Everyone: Providing Sexual & Reproductive Health Services to LGBTQ+ Youth

What can be done to ensure youth who identify as LGBTQ+ are being treated with respect and dignity by health center staff and providers while receiving sexual and reproductive health services? Tons! Review some LGBTQ+ language, meet Aliyah and Jamell, two adolescents who identify as LGBTQ+, and start action planning! Complete this course at your… Read more

Finding Common Ground: An Overview on Key Conservative Principles to Support Shared Goals for Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health

September 14, 2017

A shifted landscape of new or strengthened power players (particularly those who lean conservative) at all levels of government, combined with threats to public health investments that our nation’s youth are facing, necessitates a reinvigorated call to public policy action by individuals and organizations that support youth and their families. This issue brief is a…

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Tip Sheet: Know Your Audience

September 11, 2017

Strategies for Opening Channels of Communication When communicating with elected officials or stakeholders, it is important to understand their background and perspective: this will inevitably lead to a more productive conversation. This tip sheet provides strategies for identifying common ground with elected officials and key stakeholders and tips for opening up channels of communication. Even…

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