Chapter 5 El Mallah et al. (2022) discusses fidelity to measure the extent of program implementation per the program design. It establishes a threshold of performance for program activities. Poor program commitment can create ineffective outcomes. Implementation fidelity keeps a program accountable in developing a set number of products and services to align with the desired impact. Regarding SYEP, this can involve staff locking on 10 employers for 20 students to be employed during the summer