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Southwest Educational Development Lab., Austin, TX. – 1979
This report documents the proceedings of a conference on the validation of exemplary educational programs, products, and practices presented by the Regional Exchange of the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (SEDL/RX). It is different from other conference syntheses, as it includes the process for creating the conference as well as the…
Descriptors: Conferences, Evaluation Methods, Guides, Program Validation
Apling, Richard N. – 1989
Contributing to the debate on the nature of the reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act, this report discusses three proposals that would establish standards of performance for vocational education and analyzes experiences from performance standards implemented as part of other social and educational programs, such as the…
Descriptors: Accountability, Educational Assessment, Educational Policy, Federal Aid
Frost, Dean E. – 1985
Fiedler's Contingency Model of Leadership Effectiveness, which asserts that leadership effectiveness is a function of leadership style and situational context, is the basis for a leadership training program called Leader Match. This study attempts to replicate previous research which has demonstrated improved performance attributable to the Leader…
Descriptors: Fire Fighters, Leadership Effectiveness, Leadership Styles, Leadership Training
Adkins, Deberie Gomez; And Others – 1984
Schools of the Dallas Independent School District have developed procedures to implement and monitor school improvement measures. The district aims to improve student achievement in four areas: functional literacy, mathematics, reading, and basic language arts. Participants in instructional improvement include teachers, principals, administrators,…
Descriptors: Accountability, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Improvement, Program Evaluation
Connecticut State Dept. of Education, Hartford. Bureau of Elementary and Secondary Education. – 1984
Standards and procedures for approval of teacher preparation programs in Connecticut are presented. The standards are based on recommendations made by the Committee on the Revision of Procedures and Standards for Connecticut Teacher Preparation Programs. Existing criteria for approving teacher preparation programs were reviewed and revised by the…
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Higher Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Program Validation
Yeany, Russell H.; Klein, Gerald A. – 1981
A plan has been initiated in Georgia to ensure that project directors and evaluators are cognizant of and organized to meet criteria specified in the Identification, Validation, and Dissemination (IVD) guidelines. The evaluation/validation process involves eight steps: (1) evaluator training, (2) proposal screening, (3) critique of evaluation…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Program Effectiveness
Tittle, Carol Kehr; And Others – 1978
This study was the second year of a project that attempted to formulate criteria for project evaluation and funding decisions. Activities were designed to produce measures of project impact for vocational education projects. The second year's work focused on refinement of impact variables, and a survey of directors of vocational education…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Evaluation, Program Validation
Hamilton, Jack A. – 1980
The purpose of this monograph is to aid practitioners in gaining federal Joint Dissemination Review Panel (JDRP) approval of career education projects. It helps them understand the importance of designing and implementing a sound evaluation from the early stages of the program, alerts them to common errors or omissions that weaken or destroy…
Descriptors: Career Education, Check Lists, Evaluation Methods, Guidelines

Evans, Robert W. – Journal of Student Financial Aid, 1986
The verification of application data for the Pell Grant Program was conducted by the Office of Student Financial Assistance at Kansas State University. The study indicated that from an institutional standpoint the federally required validation has led to increased Pell Grant eligibility. (MLW)
Descriptors: College Students, Eligibility, Financial Aid Applicants, Grants

Newmyer, David A.; Vitello, Elaine M. – Journal of Studies in Technical Careers, 1983
This article examines the types of regulation faced by schools offering off-campus programs outside their "home" state of operation. Specifically, the process of approval that an off-campus program on a military base must go through is illustrated. (CT)
Descriptors: Extension Education, Federal Regulation, Military Organizations, Military Training
Hatch, J. Amos – Viewpoints in Teaching and Learning, 1983
This article explores the utilization of qualitative methodologies in program evaluation, the rationale for using these approaches, and the potential qualitative applications within evaluation. It also describes the "scientific" and "artistic" qualitative methodologies, suggests practical qualitative application, and calls for…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Measurement Techniques, Methods Research, Program Evaluation
Seibert, Warren F. – Engineering Education, 1980
Describes the three sequential groupings of elements in the development of a favorable research climate: (1) elements of the foundation of the research program; (2) elements that serve to build momentum; and (3) elements that protect the program against an erosion of purpose, vitality, and creativity. (Author/SMB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Research, Educational Research, Fund Raising, Instructional Design

Smith, Tristam; Lovass, O. Ivar – Behavioral Disorders, 1997
Responds to "Autistic Recovery? An Analysis and Critique of the Empirical Evidence on the Early Intervention Project" (Gresham and MacMillan), which criticizes research showing the effectiveness of the UCLA Youth Autism Project program for children with autism. The article's misunderstandings are discussed and the program is explained. (CR)
Descriptors: Autism, Early Intervention, Experimental Programs, Outcomes of Treatment

Gresham, Frank M.; MacMillan, Donald L. – Behavioral Disorders, 1997
Responds to "The UCLA Young Autism Project: A Reply to Gresham and MacMillan" (Smith and Lovaas), which criticized a review questioning the effectiveness of an intervention for children with autism. The Smith and Lovass article is described as defensive, factually inaccurate, and as not adequately addressing the question of external validity.…
Descriptors: Autism, Early Intervention, Experimental Programs, Outcomes of Treatment
Berliner, Lucy; Conte, Jon R. – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1993
Current approaches for evaluating children for possible sexual abuse are critically analyzed for conceptual integrity and empirical support. Suggestions for future development include the use of indicators of abuse that allow for professional judgment, consideration of the influence of questioning style, and use of peer review. (JDD)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Clinical Diagnosis, Evaluation Methods, Evaluative Thinking