A model for annual evaluations of a school system's gifted programs is presented. The evaluation should address objectives in five program goal areas: identification, curriculum, staff development, parent and community involvement, and the evaluation process itself. (DB)

A design for evaluation studies of educational programs should provide valid and defensible inferences. Goals of evaluation are the identity of major components of inferences and specific validity concerns. Design problems may be resolved by creatively utilizing features of specific evaluations in designing unique conditions that permit valid…

Responsible scientists/evaluators must be assertive contract negotiators who understand and respect the legitimate needs and obligations of all pertinent parties to the contract. Evaluators should not work under conditions that prevent them from providing an appropriately comprehensive and critical evaluation, nor that prevent useful secondary…

Examines the literature from the last six years on retirement preparation in private industry. Research in four areas is reviewed: need for retirement preparation; extent of current industry programs; evaluation of these efforts; and alternatives to existing corporate programs. (CT)

Discusses the nature of simulations in business education (how it differs from games and practice sets, purposes and disadvantages, and types of simulation) and the effectiveness of simulation in business education (evaluation, formal research). (CT)

Reports findings concerning (1) identification of inservice needs of teachers, (2) the effects of different styles of inservice programs, and (3) an evaluation of the impact of inservice programs. (Author/RH)

In his review of Frank Caro's article, "Leverage and Evaluation Effectiveness," the author challenges Caro's assertion that evaluations are weaker than they could be because evaluators are in weak organizational positions to demand methodological rigor or full program cooperation. Caro's model aligning evaluation with regulation is…

Robert Stake presents his views on responsive evaluation, naturalistic approaches to evaluation, the role of testing in evaluation, and the training of evaluators. (BW)

Research findings reveal that successful arts programs offer a wide variety of arts; incorporate the broadest possible range of stimuli, materials, tools, and processes; and focus on historical, ethnic, and formal elements. (Author/MLF)

Evaluation specialists give suggestions for preparing the presentation of negative research results and evaluation outcomes to clients. (SK)

PASS (Program Analysis of Service Systems) 3 is an instrument designed for use in the evaluation of any type of service system used by developmentally disabled clients. A factor analysis of the system yielded six rather than two factors, which clearly suggests that the scale taps more areas than previously realized. (PHR)

Presents an evaluation model representative of specific programmatic components and based on issues of attitude change or personal development, process change or instructional development, and structural change or organizational development, for use in administrative and teacher appraisal. (RAO)

Problems related to the evaluation of rehabilitation agencies and rehabilitation education programs are reviewed. Questioned are the assumptions that even shoddy evaluation is better than nothing and that the consumer is one of the best sources of evaluation data. Corruption of data and selective or distorted reporting of results are discussed.…

Thirty-four standards for vocational education programs in correctional facilities are detailed. The process of their development and field review are discussed, as are potential uses in correctional program planning and evaluation. (SK)

Shows that direct nursing practice is a viable role for the nursing faculty; that the issues involved are both manageable and complementary to the traditional university role. Defines faculty practice, presents available options, examines administrative support, and describes one college's experience. (CT)