How are Hello Insight's Tools developed and tested?
We develop Tools in partnership with youth organizations nationwide. We engage young people, children, and staff in a feedback process to develop both the questions and the response categories. Each of our Tools has been tested and used by hundreds-of-thousands of program participants in organizations serving various populations (age groups, gender identities, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds).
We continuously analyze items, set benchmarks, and determine recommendations, ensuring that the instruments are culturally responsive with no bias. We also regularly engage members (staff and young people) in making-meaning sessions that allow us to learn together and make improvements.
To learn more about our rigorous testing and validation process, check out select technical reports: