Which option best reflects the economic factors in program sustainability evaluation?

• A. Cost analysis, funding sources, long-term financial implications, and resource availability.
• B. External partnerships and branding costs.
• C. Labor costs and substitute teachers.
• D. Cost analysis, funding sources, long-term financial implications, and resource availability.

Answer: (C)

Assessing sustainability hinges on understanding the financial picture: what the program costs, where funding will come from, how finances look over time, and whether the needed resources are available. The option that lists cost analysis, funding sources, long-term financial implications, and resource availability best captures this full financial perspective. Labor costs and substitute teachers are part of cost considerations, but focusing only on those items misses the broader funding streams and long-range financial planning needed to judge true sustainability.