Program Evaluation Writing
Below you will find samples of program evaluations that can help you in your own writing of these documents. There are also useful resources provided to expand your knowledge and understanding of this process.
- Program Evaluation Template from the CDC This link opens in a new windowThis template provides a backdrop for writing an effective and detailed program evaluation.
- IES Evaluation Plan Template This link opens in a new windowPut out by the Institute of Education Sciences, The Evaluation Plan Template identifies the key components of an evaluation plan and provides guidance about the information typically included in each section of a plan for evaluating both the
effectiveness and implementation of an intervention. Evaluators can use this tool to help develop
their plan for a rigorous evaluation, with a focus on meeting What Works ClearinghouseTM evidence
standards. The template can be used in combination with the Contrast Tool, a tool for documenting
each impact that the evaluation will estimate to test program effectiveness.
Useful Resources
Program Evaluation in Practice by ISBN: 9781118345825Publication Date: 2013An updated guide to the core concepts of program evaluation This updated edition of Program Evaluation in Practice covers the core concepts of program evaluation and uses case studies to touch on real-world issues that arise when conducting an evaluation project. This important resource is filled with illustrative examples written in accessible terms and provides a wide variety of evaluation projects that can be used for discussion, analysis, and reflection. The book addresses foundations and theories of evaluation, tools and methods for collecting data, writing of reports, and the sharing of findings. The discussion questions and class activities at the end of each chapter are designed to help process the information in that chapter and to integrate the information from the other chapters, thus facilitating the learning process. As useful for students as it is for evaluators in training, Program Evaluation in Practice is a must-have text for those aspiring to be effective evaluators. Includes expanded discussion of basic theories and approaches to program evaluation Features a new chapter on objective-based evaluation and a new section on ethics in program evaluation Provides more detailed information and in-depth description for each case, including evaluation approaches, fresh references, new readings, and the new Joint Committee Standards for Evaluation
Advancing Evidence-Based Practice Through Program Evaluation by ISBN: 9780190609108Publication Date: 2018Given the current climate of results-driven accountability, school-based professionals have a significant contribution to make in improving the impact of programs and initiatives through the application of program evaluation methods and tools to inform decision making within a multi-tier system of supports framework. And yet there is currently a dearth of practical resources dedicated to developing school psychologists' competencies in program evaluation. Advancing Evidence-Based Practice through Program Evaluation will meet the needs of school psychologists and other school-based professionals seeking to use program evaluation approaches to enhance data-based decision making and accountability at a program and systems-level. This practical guide provides the most cutting-edge evaluation frameworks, methods, and tools available, with particular emphasis on the rapidly-developing areas of implementation research, evidence-based professional learning, and innovative approaches to communicating evaluation findings. The book will support school professionals in daily practice by enhancing and extending their knowledge and skills in measurement, assessment, consultation for systems change and the use of evidence-based interventions for academic and social/behavioral concerns, with a focus on evaluating the implementation and outcomes of school-based programs. The book will also facilitate the professional development of those currently engaged in graduate preparation programs in education, educational leadership, school counseling, and school social work, as well as the university faculty who guide their professional preparation. Finally, school professionals may also use Advancing Evidence-Based Practice through Program Evaluation to develop their professional competencies in implementing new initiatives funded by grants with clear expectations for program evaluation.
