Overview
In next week's assignment, you start the first of your four-part Program Evaluation Plan by describing and analyzing important aspects of your chosen program. This activity requires you to first choose a program and then describe it.
Preparation
Selecting the proper program to evaluate is a critical step in creating a successful evaluation plan. Select a K-12 program that you are interested in, would like to see evaluated, and most importantly, is accessible - that is, one that you are able to readily obtain information about that will allow you to complete all aspects of the project as described in the Course Project description. Failing to do this will likely make your work more difficult.
Possible programs include, but are not limited to:
- Student or teacher assessment.
- Pay for student achievement.
- New teacher or employee training.
- Online learning.
- Anti-bullying.
- Gender equity for girls in math and science.
- School-to-work, retention of at-risk students.
- Schools of choice (charter schools).
The following resources provide information on the types of program evaluations: (if you need these links you should be able copy and paste them in a browser you may not need them but if you do and cant open them let me know
Instructions
Identify your program (and provide a Web link to it if available) in a Word document, and briefly describe it, making sure to include the following:
- Program Type: Formative, summative, process, outcomes, and impact.
- Target Population: Grade, age, gender, ethnicity, and special needs.
- Mission and Philosophy.
- Program Leadership: Briefly list the major program stakeholders and their credentials.
- Program partners, if any
