In response to a statewide need for locally-directed evaluation, the State of Illinois funded a locally-directed evaluation project. Developed by personnel from the University of Illinois and Northern Illinois University, this project was directed toward devising and delivering information and assistance to local education agencies (LEA's) to help…

The research reported in this article lends support to using matrix sampling procedures with paired comparisons in survey research. When a large number of items are to be assessed, matrix sampling proves to be a reliable and effective way to obtain survey data. (Author/CT)

The Illinois Evaluation System continuously evaluates total occupational programs of local education agencies. (MS)

The Illinois system has been designed to continuously evaluate the total occupational programs of its LEAs. Consisting of three phases, the system involves local planning, state review and evaluation of local planning documents, and on-site visitation to the LEA conducted by a team of individuals from outside the agency. The structure of the…

This meta-evaluation sought to evaluate the personnel, procedures, and impact of a statewide evaluation system. Personnel evaluation provided both formative and summative information, as well as information pertaining to future selection of evaluation personnel. The evaluation of procedures led to many revisions and refinements in the procedures…

The final report documents goals and activities of a 1-year project to evaluate, refine, and disseminate an inservice education plan to help vocational instructors better serve special needs students. Five objectives (including formative evaluation of an inservice course through student feedback and achievement data) are listed, and five major…

The computer-aided self-evaluation system for vocational education programs involves three stages: vital sign assessment, in-depth analysis, and program improvement planning. The six vital signs that give an overall picture of program quality are placement/continuing education, enrollment, employer satisfaction, student satisfaction, employability…

A recent priority within the Illinois Department of Adult, Vocational, and Technical Education, Locally-Directed Evaluation is viewed as having great potential for educational institutions and special agencies. The author discusses its structure, its potential payoffs, available materials and assistance to Local Educational Agency personnel, and…

The administrator's manual is part of a resource package designed to assist local education agency personnel in improving the quality of instruction and supportive services to students with special needs enrolled in vocational education programs. The manual consists of three sections: a section which briefly describes a three-phase identification…

Reports on the Locally-Directed Evaluation Project which had the goal of improving educational offerings within local education agencies (LEA's) through more effective evaluation procedures, and systemizing several activities which LEA personnel conduct to aid in planning and decision-making. (TA)

Reviews methodology and findings of a study comparing the locally directed evaluation (LDE) practices in vocational education between Illinois community colleges and secondary schools. Analyzes responses from 74 percent (N=29) of the community colleges and 51 percent (N=61) of the secondary schools with respect to LDE purposes, activities, staff…

Attempts to ascertain the attitudes and perceptions of educational personnel toward the evaluation task. Results revealed that principals and counselors ascribe less worth to evaluation than any other group studied; and managers/supervisors think a wider spectrum of personnel should be involved in evaluation. (CT)

A study was undertaken to provide a third analysis of implementation of evaluation requirements in vocational education and of their perceived effectiveness and utility. The sample included the total population of Directors of Vocational Education for the United States and its territories; 50 directors completed the questionnaire. All respondents…