MC3 : The Program Evaluation KnowledgeBase : Element 1 : Activity 2 : Task 4: Select Evaluator

The Program Evaluation KnowledgeBase : Element 1 : Activity 2 : Task 4: Select Evaluator

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Guests: 8
Members: None

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· 2010 Content Literacy Continuum Literacy Leadership Symposium
· Career and Technical Asessment Collaborative of the Council of Chief State School Officers

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· 2010 Content Literacy Continuum Literacy Leadership Symposium

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· 2010 Content Literacy Continuum Literacy Leadership Symposium
· Parents Advancing Readiness for Educational Success Training of Trainers

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· Parents Advancing Readiness for Educational Success Training of Trainers
· Missouri RtI Statewide Scale Up Conference Call (4)

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· Parents Advancing Readiness for Educational Success Training of Trainers

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· Cape Girardeau RtI Institute

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· Cape Girardeau RtI Institute
· MC3 Regional Reading Community of Practice Carnegie Reports Study Group (3)
· Arkansas Alternative Learning Environments Disaggregated Student Data Review

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· ELL Coaches' Academy in Carthage, Missouri

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· ELL Coaches' Academy in Carthage, Missouri

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· ELL Coaches' Academy in Carthage, Missouri

Guideline: Project size, evaluation purpose and available resources will impact whether internal staff has the means to conduct the program evaluation or whether engaging an external evaluator is warranted. In selecting an evaluator give thought to the advantages/disadvantages of internal versus external evaluators. When considering an external evaluator it is important to know their experience as well as the cost of their services. Regardless of the path selected the evaluator should be part of the evaluation team comprised of applicable internal staff and stakeholders. Prior to proceeding with the evaluation the organization should determine the staffing approach that seems most suited for their needs and within the resources.

Checklist for Selecting an Evaluator _EXTERNAL_LINK

This worksheet from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Evaluation Handbook is designed to help project teams select a qualified, well matched program evaluator.

Guiding Principles for Evaluators _EXTERNAL_LINK

Approved by the American Evaluation Association membership these principles guide the professional practice of evaluators, and inform evaluation clients and the general public about the principles they can expect to be upheld by professional evaluators.

Selecting and Managing an Evaluation Consultant or Team _EXTERNAL_LINK

This guideline authored by the International Development Research Centre provides ideas and suggestions for selecting and managing an evaluation consultant or evaluation team.

Evaluator Expertise _EXTERNAL_LINK

This Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration document contains a list of areas in which evaluators may or may not have expertise. Each area of expertise is described in a short paragraph for those who may not be familiar with the term.

Hiring an Evaluator _EXTERNAL_LINK

This brief from the National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention Education Development Center summaries the issues associated with hiring an external evaluator.

When and How to Use External Evaluators _EXTERNAL_LINK

This report, produced by The Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers and funded by the Casey Foundation's Funders Evaluation Initiative, is designed for program officers who may be asked to advise grantees about contracting an external evaluator, or may commission evaluations of their own organizations.

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