Assessment and evaluation can be important tools in improving the effectiveness and quality of programs, especially criminal justice programs, if they are integrated into the plans and designs of strategies instead of being added later. An evaluation systems approach to program development is needed to ensure that effectiveness and efficiency are…

The Economic Development Institute of the World Bank (EDI) conducts extensive training events for a variety of audiences throughout the world. Over the years, EDI has used several types of instruments to evaluate these events. Drawing lessons from these experiences, this paper presents a "hierarchy" of training evaluation designs. These…

Process evaluation alone is not sufficient for assessing the value of occupational education programs. The student, whether he graduates or not, is the product of the instructional program. It is imperative that the product be included in the evaluation process. Evaluation models are outlined. (Author/KP)

Author cites the need for semiprofessional evaluators, evaluation-technicians, who can perform basic evaluation work required by schools; who will not need the diversified, extended skills obtained in graduate programs. (Author/HB)

The origins, rationale, nature, issues, and problems of "auditing" as an evaluation technique are discussed. (HD)

Evaluations are conducted to aid the development of quality occupational programs, provide data for program planning at State and local levels, and to ensure accountability of Federal and State fund allocations. To improve evaluations, criteria reflecting the missions of the local program should be used instead of a standard evaluative instrument.…

Evaluates student achievement in second year individualized language programs at the University of California at Berkeley and contrasts data with results of student achievement in basic courses. (RL)

The establishment of a performance evaluation system at Los Meganos Intermediate School in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District has resulted, at this time, not in a full evaluation system, but instead in a series of guidelines which might be of use to others pursuing similar objectives. (Author)

The emergence from its first operational phase prompted this discussion of the Unesco-designed Experimental World Literacy Programme. (MB)

Evaluation should be accomplished on three levels: (1) continuous throughout the year, (2) annually at the local level, and (3) a three year comprehensive evaluation. (Author)