Evaluation for Upward Bound Programs
University of Washington TRIO Training Resources
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Techniques for Model Program Evaluation - Online Presentation with Audio
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 - Online Presentation with Audio
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 Intro. to Survey Sampling - Online Presentation with Audio
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.
Not with Upward Bound? See our Evaluation archived information from the 2006-2008 grant cycle for EOC, McNair, Student Support Services, and Talent Search programs.
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)."
- How To Find A Capable Evaluator To Conduct a Rigorous Evaluation Of An Educational Program Or Practice
http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/references/iDocViewer/Doc.aspx?docId=13&tocId=1
"Purpose: To provide education officials, program providers, and others seeking to sponsor a rigorous program evaluation with practical advice on finding a capable evaluator.To provide education officials, program providers, and others seeking to sponsor a rigorous program evaluation with practical advice on finding a capable evaluator."
- Registry of Evaluation Researchers
http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/references/registries/index.asp
"An online database of researchers who conduct evaluations of the effectiveness of educational interventions. This resource is designed to help schools, school districts, and educational program developers identify potential researchers (individuals and organizations) to conduct studies of effectiveness of educational interventions."