Discusses the importance of constructing a good evaluation tool. (JOW)

Defines evaluation and its purposes; discusses different approaches to evaluations, the issue of evaluation based on evidence or value judgements, and Provus' Discrepancy Evaluation Model; and relates each of these topics to the process of evaluating the effectiveness of community councils. (Author)

The New Jersey Educational Assessment Program is a state effort to assist local school districts in their own efforts to identify needs and priorities in the planning and administering of local school programs. (Author)

The article is Part 1 of a two part series which focuses on problems, techniques, and illustrative studies of program evaluation. Part 2 will be published in the April issue. (RD)

The article is Part 2 of a two part series which presents a review of selected rehabilitation evaluation studies. (RD)

The author provides guidelines for determining the target audience for a gifted program evaluation. Descriptions of several approaches for program evaluation are offered. (Author/SW)

Discusses the utilization of evaluative information in terms of the dimensions of evaluation, pitfalls of evaluation, and facts concerning useful evaluation. (AH)

Qualitative methods can play a significant role in both formative and summative evaluations. There are at least six functions of qualitative methods in evaluation. Tables and figures present information on characteristics of qualitative and quantitative methods, selected qualitative evaluation models, and a checklist of evaluation situations for…