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Direct linkScriven, Michael – Journal of MultiDisciplinary Evaluation, 2011
In this paper, the author talks about Faster Forward Fund (3F). The basic idea of 3F is to provide support for three approaches within the evaluation field that are not the main foci of AEA activities, or of any other organization as far as is known: (1) to develop ideas that show promise for significantly accelerating the theory or practice of…
Descriptors: Evaluation Research, Evaluation Utilization, Financial Support, Innovation
Noell, Jay; Ginsburg, Alan – Applied Measurement in Education, 2009
The report, "Evaluation of the National Assessment of Educational Progress", provides a number of recommendations for addressing validity concerns about NAEP. This article identifies actions that could be taken by the Congress, the National Center for Education Statistics, and the National Assessment Governing Board--which share responsibility for…
Descriptors: National Competency Tests, Federal Government, Public Agencies, Test Validity
Peer reviewedCox, Gary B., Ed. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1994
The nine articles of this special section focus on the role of evaluation in the reform of the mental health system in Washington. The reform process is described from its inception through its design to the dissemination and utilization of evaluation results. The final article considers implications for statewide evaluations. (SLD)
Descriptors: Change, Community Health Services, Deinstitutionalization (of Disabled), Delivery Systems
Download full textKnapp, Michael S.; And Others – 1988
This report presents recommendations to the National Science Foundation (NSF) to guide it in assessing its initiatives in science education. The report outlines appropriate goals, procedures, arrangements, and resources necessary to establish an effective set of assessment practices that build on existing assessment activities in the Foundation,…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cost Effectiveness, Decision Making, Educational Assessment
Knapp, Michael S.; And Others – 1988
In supporting science education, the National Science Foundation (NSF) is, in some instances, funding the enrichment experiences of individual students, but more often it is supporting efforts to improve complex, decentralized education systems. Many feel that the Foundation's best chance for success lies in a grant support strategy that targets…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cost Effectiveness, Decision Making, Educational Assessment
Knapp, Michael S.; And Others – 1988
This project is concerned with the development of procedures and plans for the National Science Foundation (NSF) to use in assessing its initiatives on an ongoing basis. This work is meant to complement another review of NSF's investment opportunities by estabishing a sound basis for designing and carrying out assessments aimed at any of the…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cost Effectiveness, Decision Making, Educational Assessment
