This article presents a method for disentangling the effects of an intervention from changes that are due to growth and regression to the mean. The method is illustrated in the context of evaluating the effect of the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) on infant growth. (Author/LC)

This study provides a baseline of information concerning the organizational and managerial characteristics of CETA prime sponsors in one region of the country. It also relates these characteristics and other more traditional program and participant variables to program outcomes. (CT)

An evaluation system was designed which directly addresses federal legislation for accountability in vocational education programs. Six criteria were included; three focus on interim evidence of project success, and three address final evidence of project effectiveness. (Author/GK)

Summarizes the literature on alternative schools, outlines the kinds of alternative schooling available, and delineates some of the findings that have emerged from evaluations of alternative schools. (Author/GPM)

A "nonequivalent control group" design was employed to measure the effectiveness of a continuing education program developed to enhance a community pharmacist's ability to respond to requests for nonprescription medication. Data analyses indicated a significant improvement in the participant pharmacist's abilities. (Author/GK)

When evaluating the effectiveness of an educational program, multiple matrix sampling is particularly effective and efficient when the goal of the evaluation is estimating group (as opposed to individual) performance. The technique is described in some detail, with its advantages and disadvantages, and examples of its application are given.…

Shows how evaluation design and federal involvement in Youth Employment Demonstration Projects unintentionally cause a negative appraisal. Indicates the problem stems from interaction of the contract research corporation, the educational research establishment, and the federal bureaucracy, rather than a specific methodology or bureaucratic…

Focuses on the method of administering a continuing education program. Outlines administrative strategies that can be adapted for the success and survival of any program. (JOW)

Evaluates the performance of federal block grants in health, law enforcement, peoplepower training, community development, and Social Security programs, to help forecast the effects of such grants in education. Finds that block grants did not improve local control, accountability, citizen participation, efficiency, targeting of funds, or program…

Skillfully interviewing students can elicit useful information about the quality of the educational program. (JM)

A review of research findings compares evaluations of the effectiveness of programed instruction in secondary schools. The meta-analysis showed that results from programed instruction were similar to those from conventional teaching. Programed instruction did not raise student achievement on examinations, nor did it increase positive attitudes…

Health educators need to utilize behavioral criteria to assess the effectiveness of school health education programs. (MM)

Reports on a program of family therapy instruction intended as a continuing professional education service to mental health personnel. Rapid expansion of the program since its inception in late 1971 is attributed to increasing demand from human service agencies in and around greater Philadelphia area. Some characteristics of participants are…

To evaluate the functioning of a senior citizens' center, data were collected on six variables: (1) historical population shifts; (2) attendance and membership statistics; (3) goal attainment; (4) community outreach attempts; (5) neighborhood resources; and (6) general factors affecting attendance. Comparisons revealed a pattern of decreasing…

An evaluation to determine the degree of program effectiveness, to identify correctable weaknesses in program design, and to better understand the needs of the target population was prepared by the University of Illinois. A description of the questionnaire and the conclusions derived from participant responses are provided. (Author/MLW)