Lesson 1. Introduction:

The Program Evaluation And Reporting System (PEARS) system is used nationwide to gather CalFresh Healthy Living, known nationwide as SNAP-Ed, program and evaluation data.

This session provides information on how to log on and navigate PEARS; how to use the search function; and how to use the many resources available to support using PEARS.

Lesson 2: Program Activities

Program Activities track information about direct education interventions which can take place in-person, virtually, and/or virtually, self-directed.

This session provides information on how to enter data for a program activity. You will also learn how to edit, copy, delete, and mark program activities as complete or incomplete.

Lesson 3: Indirect Activities

Indirect Activities track activities such as the distribution or display of information and resources (i.e. flyers), including any mass communications, public events (such as health fairs), and materials distribution, which involve no participant interaction with an instructor or multimedia.

This session provides information on how to enter data for an indirect activity. You will also learn how to edit, copy, delete, and mark program activities and indirect activities as complete or incomplete.

Lesson 4: Partnerships

Partners are entities that receive no direct funding but are involved in supporting the program.

In this session you will learn how to define a partnership. You will also learn how to add, edit, copy, delete and mark partnerships as complete or incomplete.

Lesson 5: Coalitions

A Coalition is a group of individuals and/or organizations that commit to joint action in adopting practices, supports and/ or standards, typically for a longer time to change the community.

In this session you will learn how to define a coalition. You will also learn how to add, edit, copy, delete and mark coalitions as complete or incomplete.

Lesson 6: Policy, System and Environmental (PSE) Site Activities

Policy, System, & Environmental (PSE) changes are captured in the PSE Site Activities module in PEARS to show changes in sites or organizations in eligible areas where CalFresh Healthy Living is provided.

This session provides information on inputting PSE site activities. You will also learn how to add, edit, copy, delete and mark PSE site activities as complete or incomplete. 

Lesson 7: Success Stories

Success Stories are stories about noteworthy program activities or initiatives that showcase the impact of CalFresh Healthy Living.

In this session you will learn how to add, edit and delete a success story.

Lesson 8: Analyze PEARS Data

There are various tools to analyze PEARS data including reports, exports and survey data.

In this session you will learn how to access the different tools available in PEARS such as the Impact Dashboard, Unit Snapshot, and EARS Data report.

In addition, you will learn how to export data from PEARS such as Program Activities data, PSE Site Activities data, etc. Exports generate raw data of your records (or records you have access to view) into an Excel spreadsheet where you can do additional analysis.

Finally, you will also learn how to generate survey data available in PEARS.