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Ellett, Alberta J. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2013
This article is an invited commentary and analysis of the authors' completed systematic evaluation of Child Protective Services (CPS) differential response (DR) models. I write this commentary based on 25 years of public child welfare experience followed by 13 years as a social work professor and researcher. In their review of DR, the…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Social Services, Child Welfare
Weitzman, Beth C.; Silver, Diana – American Journal of Evaluation, 2013
In this commentary, we examine Braverman's insights into the trade-offs between feasibility and rigor in evaluation measures and reject his assessment of the trade-off as a zero-sum game. We, argue that feasibility and policy salience are, like reliability and validity, intrinsic to the definition of a good measure. To reduce the tension between…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Measures (Individuals), Evaluation Methods, Measurement
Hughes, Ronald C.; Rycus, Judith S. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2013
In this article, the authors responded to nine commentaries by 17 contributors to their article, "Issues in Differential Response." The authors found that a majority of the respondents agreed with the major conclusions of "Issues in Differential Response." However, there were varying degrees of disagreement regarding the…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Social Services, Child Welfare
Simpkins, Mary Ann; McNeill, Shane; Dieckman, Dale; Sissom, Mark; LoBianco, Judy; Lund, Jackie; Barney, David C.; Manson, Mara; Silva, Betsy – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2009
NASPE's Teacher Toolbox is an instructional resource site which provides educators with a wide variety of teaching tools that focus on physical activity. This service is provided by NASPE to support instructional activities as well as promote quality programs. New monthly issues support NASPE's mission to enhance knowledge, improve professional…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Activities, National Standards, Wellness
Andersson, Krister; Gibson, Clark C. – Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 2007
Dozens of countries have decentralized at least part of their natural resource policies over the last two decades. Despite the length of time that these policy experiments have been in force, there is little agreement about their effectiveness. We argue that part of this ambivalence stems from three limitations of extant studies, suggesting that…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Municipalities, Natural Resources, Public Policy
Kelly, James G. – 1983
Preventive consultation, rather than focusing on individuals or specific problems, focuses on the environmental factors within a social setting that contribute to the incidence and prevalence of a specific problem. The ecological paradigm is a useful assessment for directing the design of a preventive consultation. The design focuses on the life…
Descriptors: Competence, Consultation Programs, Global Approach, Human Resources
Fitz-enz, Jac – Personnel, 1986
The author urges human resource professionals to think and act strategically to market themselves more effectively. The following elements of such a strategy are discussed: operating philosophy, stakeholders' expectations, departmental capability, program profiling, the grand strategy, critical success factors, impact elements, strategic…
Descriptors: Human Resources, Marketing, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation
Connal, Jan – 2001
This document examines the Learning Communities Program (LCP) at Cerritos College, California. The author contends that, although some innovations work and others do not, the evaluation process is in itself an innovation and is essential to the innovation development cycle. Understanding and reporting program outcomes subsequently advances the…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Community Colleges, Educational Assessment, Educational Innovation

Joiner, Carl – Journal of Education Finance, 1981
Describes the management planning and control system (MPCS) model for handling program cutbacks (reverse resource allocation), which incorporates elements of zero base budgeting, goal programing, and the effectiveness evaluation-resource allocation process. Applies MPCS to cutbacks at the College of Business Administration at the University of…
Descriptors: Educational Administration, Higher Education, Models, Program Evaluation

Haycock, Ken – Emergency Librarian, 1990
Identifies issues that need to be addressed when planning combined school and public libraries. The importance of defining the role of the libraries and involving all participants in the planning process is stressed, and considerations relating to personnel selection, collection development, funding, and evaluation are discussed. (CLB)
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Evaluation, Financial Support, Learning Resources Centers

van den Toorn, Willem H. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1989
The traditional view that an activity's comparative impact on collective welfare ought to guide resource allocation is refuted. A paradigm of a multisystem society with the non-fungibility of investment resources an essential issue in project appraisal is presented. (SLD)
Descriptors: Evaluation Utilization, Planning, Program Development, Program Evaluation
Ford, Donald J. – Training and Development, 1993
Discusses benchmarking, the continuous process of measuring one's products, services, and practices against those recognized as leaders in that field to identify areas for improvement. Examines ways in which benchmarking can benefit human resources functions. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Benchmarking, Case Studies, Human Resources
Lucco, Robert J.; Higgins, Paul S. – 1982
The Task Force on Resource Allocation for Program Evaluation was established by Division H of the American Educational Research Association at the 1978 Annual Meeting in Toronto. This paper presents the recommendations of the Task Force concerning the allocation of resources for program evaluation. Program evaluation is needed to provide…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Needs Assessment, Policy Formation, Program Budgeting
Stone, Brian J. – 1987
The paper proposes changes from the present categorically based special education service delivery system to a curriculum-based service delivery system. Set forth are problems currently associated with designating students as learning disabled (LD), distinguishing them from those who are simply underachievers or have other handicapping conditions,…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Grouping (Instructional Purposes)

Zenger, John – Journal of European Industrial Training, 1985
The author describes how the best training functions operate and what is responsible for their substantial contribution to their organizations. He discusses awareness of the mission, goals, and needs of the organization; line management commitment; emphasis on practicality; using multiple sources; consistent delivery; and evaluation of results.…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Delivery Systems, Educational Resources, Organizational Development