The article suggests a role for Human Rights Committees in monitoring programs for mentally retarded persons in terms of whether the goals and objectives are adequate and whether the habilitation procedures represent a reasonable balance between intrusiveness and effectiveness and are being employed as indicated in the habilitation plan.…

Defines impact evaluation from the perspective of evaluation experts, discusses problems the definition imposes on Extension, and points out areas on which to focus to provide respected answers to questions being asked. (JOW)

A comparison of eight major generalized evaluation models is provided, enabling the educator to choose which is most appropriate for his specific program. (RW)

Program audit delves into comparisons between a program's operation and its design to look for actual or potential problems in the operation in order for administrators to make the necessary corrections and adjustments while the program is in operation. (Author/IRT)

Outlines a model for evaluating management development programs. (IRT)

Papers in this collection address issues related to participatory approaches to assessing impact. The first section, "What Is an Impact Study and How Should We Do It?" contains: (1) "Participatory Impact Assessment" (John Shotton); (2) "Participatory Action Research as an Approach to Impact Assessment" (Victoria…

This paper describes a relatively new approach to program evaluation, the "learning history" approach. The paper also presents preliminary results of a pilot test of the method and provides a preliminary account of how this new approach will be compared to the classic goals-based approach to evaluation. The learning history method was…

This guide demystifies the process of evaluation by explaining the components of an evaluation design. It is designed to help program or project managers understand that they are an integral part of the evaluation process and a beneficiary of the results. The book can be used in all sectors of the organizational world, including education. The…

Specific subgoals and objectives need to be identified for elementary school creative drama programs to assist planners in making decisions about accountability in such programs. (CS)

A brief summary outlines a system devised by the Illinois State Division of Vocational and Technical Education to guide local school districts in the development of a system of planning and evaluation of their total occupational program. (EA)

A simple approach to evaluation which keeps program components in their proper perspective is to: evaluate what the program is attempting to accomplish, determine if the resources are being utilized most efficiently and effectively, and evaluate to see if the program is actually accomplishing what it is designed to accomplish. (Author/SC)

In making the case for performance goals, the author sets out to show that the demand for accountability can be met by focusing on human factors such as student potential. (Editor)

A statement by the guest editor of the premises guiding this issue of Thrust which covers the area of evaluating personnel performance. (CB)