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Evaluation Tools & Approaches for
Engaging Stakeholders:
The AREA ApproachPresentation at the Canadian Evaluation Society
Dr. Mariam Manley, Principal EvaluatorMid-Continent Research for Education &
June 1, 2003
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What is the Advanced Reading Enhancement Approach (AREA)? AREA is a statewide program designed to help ensure that, by the third grade, all South Dakota students are reading and writing at grade level. The AREA project trains and mentors teachers over an entire school year and consists of the following elements: 45 hours of direct instruction to teachers 18-22 hours of administrator training Ongoing mentoring & coaching Provision of resources & materials Student Assessment
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Stakeholder Involvement … Do I REALLY want to do this?!
External, third party Objectivity Validity Reliability Time Consensus (yikes!)
Friend/Foe Useful Meaningful Ownership Cost Effective Educational
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Methods of Stakeholder Involvement
Logic Model and evaluation design Instrument development Data collection Design & management of data collection system Feedback mechanisms Reporting
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DEVELOPMENT OF A PROGRAM LOGIC MODEL
Resources/Inputs Activities Short-term Intermediate Long-term Impact
External conditions influencing success Understanding & “Big Picture” Identification of outcomes Links between activities and outcomes Communication Formative Identify evaluation questions and sources of existing information Reporting
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What types of information were collected as part of the AREA evaluation?
Documentation and ongoing monitoring of program implementation Pre and post teacher & administrator surveys Classroom observations Student assessment data Site visits & interviews
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE What is the sequence of events in using these instruments? 1. Arrange the observation session(s) with the teacher2. Ask a pre-observation question (2 minutes or so)3. Observe the instructional area to be focused upon4. Conduct a post-observation interview (approximately 15 minutes)5. Complete the observation form6. Enter the rating form into the web-based data collection system