Evaluation
University of Washington TRIO Training Resources
Techniques for Model Program Evaluation
Evaluation is required of all TRIO programs. Learn what is essential for evaluation for each type of TRIO program and see how to use a simple tool to draft an evaluation plan. Presented by Dr. Ben McCune and Dr. Sue Brown.
Introduction to Survey Design
Introduces several important parts of surveying: planning the survey, designing the survey and increasing response rate. A well-constructed questionnaire can provide you with excellent data. A poorly constructed questionnaire will yield inaccurate or unreliable information. This online-only session was created by Dr. Lee Fulmer and is presented by Sharon Primm-Dayot.
Non-Statistical Introduction to Survey Sampling
Designed to teach some of the basic concepts used in survey sampling so that you can better understand evaluations that use this methodology. This online-only session was created by Dr. Lee Fulmer and is presented by Sharon Primm-Dayot.
Educause: Assessment & Evaluation
http://connect.educause.edu/term_view/Assessment+and+Evaluation
"The EDUCAUSE Resource Center is a repository for information concerning use and management of information technology (IT) in higher education. It aggregates content submitted by EDUCAUSE, ECAR, Net@EDU, ELI, and our members. Resources include articles, books, conference sessions, contracts, effective practices, plans, policies, position descriptions and blog content."
Federal Register: Scientifically Based Evaluation Methods (pdf)
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/finrule/2005-1/012505a.pdf
What Works Clearinighouse
http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/
"The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) collects, screens, and identifies studies of effectiveness of educational interventions (programs, products, practices, and policies)."
- Evidence-based Education Help Desk
http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/tech_assistance/helpdesk.asp
"Our mission is to provide federal, state, and local education officials, researchers, program providers, and educators with practical, easy-to-use tools to (i) advance rigorous evaluations of educational interventions (i.e., programs, products, practices, and policies), and (ii) identify and implement evidence-based interventions."
- Reporting the Results of Your Study: A User-Friendly Guide for Evaluators of Educational Programs and Practices
http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/tech_assistance/guide.asp
"The purpose of this guide is to provide researchers, and those who sponsor and use research, with clear, practical advice on reporting the results of "impact" studies – that is, studies which evaluate a program’s effectiveness by comparing participants’ educational outcomes (e.g., reading or math skills) with: (i) those of a control or comparison group that does not receive the program, or (ii) participants’ pre-program ratings on these outcome measures."