PROGRAM EVALUATION IN PRACTICE Core Concepts and Examples for Discussion and Analysis

• Main Author: Spaulding, Dean T. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: San Francisco Jossey-Bass 2008
• Subjects: Educational evaluation > Evaluation; School improvement programs > Evaluation
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The book covers the essentials of program evaluation, including foundation and types of evaluation, tools for collecting data, writing of reports, and sharing of findings. Individual cases cover classroom instruction, community-based program, teacher training, professional development, a secondary-s...

Table of Contents:

• Foundations of program evaluation
• Improving student performance in mathematics through inquiry-based instruction
• Evaluation of a community-based mentor program
• Teacher candidates integrating technology into their student teaching experience
• Evaluation of a professional development technology project in a low-performing school district
• Expansion of a high school science program
• Evaluation of a proven practice for reading achievement
• Project plan for evaluation of a statewide after-school initiative
• Evaluation of a training program in mathematics for teachers
• Evaluators-in-training: issues of confidentiality
• Evaluation of a school improvement grant to increase parent involvement