Program Planning and Evaluation:
Resources for Evaluators
These resource are often used by Extension educators to gain further information or skills in program planning and evaluation.
American Evaluation Association (AEA)
The American Evaluation Association is an international professional association of evaluators devoted to the application and exploration of program evaluation, personnel evaluation, technology, and many other forms of evaluation. Evaluation involves assessing the strengths and weaknesses of programs, policies, personnel, products, and organizations to improve their effectiveness.
Extension Education Eval Topical Interest Group (AEA EEE-TIG)
Extension Education Topical Interest Group is a major component of AEA members with Extension background. This group addresses specific issues of evaluation within Extension. Goals of the EEE-TIP include: Promoting the professional development of evaluators working within Extension and in other nonformal education organizations. Improving evaluation performance through a better understanding of the unique contexts of evaluation in various informal education and technology transfer settings. To recognize and enhance the relationship between the functions of program evaluation, program planning, staff development and organization development in Extension and informal education.
Electronic Resources for Evaluators
This site is a comprehensive list of evaluation links compiled by Catherine Callow Elwell of Utah State University.
Evaluation and Accountability Resources (Southern Region)
A set of compiled resources for program development and evaluation. This is a project of the Southern Region Extension Program and Staff Development Committee.
Program Development and Evaluation, University of Wisconsin
Information on Program Development and Evaluation through the University of Wisconsin. Program Development is an ongoing systematic process that UW-Extension professionals follow as they plan, implement and evaluate their educational programs. The program development process is captured in the UW Extension program development model that includes situational analysis, priority setting, program action - the logic model - and evaluation.
Program Evaluation, Penn State
This site, hosted by Penn State College of Agriculture Sciences/ Cooperative Extension & Outreach provides information to design and implement a useful program evaluation in order to improve a program, compare delivery methods, respond to stakeholders and advocate. The site hosts a series of Tip Sheets that WSU Extension educators will find helpful. The site is maintained by Nancy Ellen Kiernan, Ph.D., Program Evaluator.
On-Line LOGIC Model Course, University of Wisconsin Extension
This site is an on-line course that introduces a holistic approach to planning and evaluating education and outreach programs.
SAMMIE
SAMMIE stands for Successful Assessment Methods and Measurement In Evaluation and is a one stop site on the web to link you to valuable resources. Through SAMMIE you can – access resources on 22 evaluation-related topics; read the best literature on the web related to program evaluation; ask an expert your questions about program evaluation; and develop a personalized program evaluation plan. Whatever your level of experience evaluating programs, SAMMIE can be the web portal to help you expand your skills.
Workshop Info:
Program Planning and Evaluation
Upcoming Workshops:
- TBA
Upcoming Intro to EBPD
Mini-Workshops:
- TBA
Advanced Evaluation Methods Workshop
- Spokane 2009
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