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November 22, 2011 - 7:06pm
October 26, 2011 - 1:29pm
Understanding your clients’ opinions and perspectives is one of the most important parts of the evaluation process. Today, many of us take for granted the convenience and ease of using technology or paper surveys for our data collection needs. The reality is that these methods may not always be the most appropriate as organizations today serve an increasingly diverse population who may not be familiar with or be comfortable with technology or pen-and-paper methods.
What are the options?
September 21, 2011 - 2:09pm
Whether the scope is large or small, evaluation projects usually follow the same basic steps. The following are some tools the Improve Group created, as well as one we’ve used from UCLA Academic Technology Services that could assist you at each of these steps.
September 21, 2011 - 2:02pm
In 2008, the Minnesota Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) was created as a promotion to address the health concerns and the rising cost of heal
May 25, 2011 - 2:06pm
Program evaluation is a systematic method for collecting, analyzing, and using information to answer basic questions about a program. While there are many different types of program evaluations, and many terms are used to describe them, evaluations are typically divided into two major categories:
1) Formative: looks at a program in progress including how they are delivered and if it meets expectations.
2) Summative: considers a program that has already concluded and whether the program achieved its goal.
May 25, 2011 - 1:59pm
The following steps have been developed using established practices in pre-evaluation assessments. They can be used to determine whether or not your organization’s program is ready to be evaluated and provide guidance when you begin to design instruments and gather data.
STEP 1: Identify the Question
May 25, 2011 - 1:55pm
Danielle Dryke (center) with Program Beneficiaries
April 26, 2011 - 2:32pm
As an evaluator, I feel so fortunate to get to spend most of my time learning. In particular, I love that I get to spend time with people who are focused on housing, education, health, and quality of life.