KnowledgeBases > Suggested Components of an Evaluation Plan
Specific components of a successful evaluation design include:
- Formative Evaluations that take place throughout the Grant period at specified intervals (i.e. quarterly, end of grading periods, etc.); this type of evaluation provides the on-going feedback needed for examination, change, and improvement of various parts of the grant.
- A Summative Evaluation that takes place at the end of the Grant period and is often used for End-of-Grant Reports.
- Internal Evaluation that is conducted by the Grant Manager or specific departments or individuals within the school system, often a part of the Summative Evaluations.
- External Evaluation that is conducted by an external agency, frequently contracted through funds provided in the Grant. Often, universities or youth agencies have a department that specializes in External Evaluation for the Summative Evaluations.
- Objective Performance Measures, including a variety of aggregate and disaggregate data, both quantitative and qualitative, including—but not limited to—test scores.
- Various data-collection methodologies, including surveys, focus groups, interviews, observations, and reports. These can be a combination of professionally-prepared materials and locally-prepared data collection tools.
Source:
Dr. Wanda Riesz, Director, Grant Writing & Resource Development. Indianapolis Public Schools, Indianapolis, IN.
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