This report focuses on the results of approximately twenty central studies of compensatory education completed before 1977 and presents the major results of those studies as they relate to important policy questions for Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The results are presented first as they relate to the major tasks of Title…

The curriculum evaluation method presented in this paper is focused on determining how an instructional program works in an attempt to explain its instructional accomplishments. The design of the evaluation separates the determination of the instructional program's potential for producing student proficiencies from the evaluation of implementation…

This document reports on a program to train administrative, supervisory, and consultative personnel in evaluation methods, techniques, and procedures for instructional programs. Specific program objectives were: (1) to define each participant's role in planning and evaluating an instructional program, (2) to write specific behavioral objectives…

Western Kentucky University is engaged in testing an evaluation system designed to obtain objective, quantifiable data on graduates of its teacher education program. Each year 20 elementary and 20 secondary participants are randomly selected at the beginning of their student teaching experience. Participants are observed during their preservice…

This paper presents a brief description of a basic model for planning, monitoring, and evaluating educational programs using managerial concepts. The model involves the use of five steps as follows: (1) identification of a need; (2) a statement of desired outcomes (objectives); (3) the development of a program, including processes and resources;…

This study surveyed evaluation and dissemination/diffusion practices of ESEA III projects funded in the 1969 fiscal year, which projects are nearing the end of their operations as federally supported programs. The study attempted to discover if (1) the projects were evaluated in accordance with generally accepted procedures, (2) the project…

The two subjects of this paper are: (1) the development of the training consortia concept, and (2) the process employed during three visits to evaluate each of three training consortia now in operation. The training consortia have as their goal the training of personnel to work as members of collaborative teams in the areas of educational…

The purpose of this assessment instrument is to provide a functional tool that allows for: (1) self-study and self-evaluation of the total secondary school physical education program; (2) identification of problem areas; and (3) eventual improvement of the secondary school physical education program. Criteria items are organized under four program…

Discusses the importance of fairness in evaluation studies of second-language programs and the potential for misinterpretation of studies which are not program-fair. Strategies designed to overcome this problem from the perspective of standardized tests include: specific tests for each program, program-specific plus program-neutral measures,…

A short history of program theory in evaluation is reviewed. Two related problems in program evaluation are discussed and illustrated: (1) how to specify in measurable terms the consensus of theories and values that guides the program; and (2) how to construct a theoretical framework that specifies the use of these measurements. (Author/JAZ)

Premature application of quantitative indicators formerly used for individual assessment and research to bureaucratic decision making can produce side effects that are dysfunctional in nature. In order to illustrate this phenomenon, the author reviews a general literature and utilizes examples form mental health care. (Author/BW)

Evaluation, defined as "the systematic collection and analysis of information to aid in decision-making and program planning," must include special considerations when applied to computer-oriented programs. Presents a three-tier classification system for computer programs based on their stage of development and evaluation issues crucial to each…

Describes how the Dallas Independent School District uses the research and development concept of context evaluation to help direct changes in instructional systems, materials, and methodology. (Author/JG)

The purpose of this project was to document and assess efforts initiated by the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) to enhance integration of law enforcement into school safety. The MPS Division of Security and Safety led a two year pilot initiative (September, 2001 through August, 2003) to increase communication and collaboration across a number of…