BASIC GUIDE TO PROGRAM EVAL

Submit a 4- to 5-page paper that outlines a plan for a program evaluation focused on outcomes. Be specific and elaborate. Include the following information:

The purpose of the evaluation, including specific questions to be answered

The outcomes to be evaluated

The indicators or instruments to be used to measure those outcomes, including the strengths and limitations of those measures to be used to evaluate the outcomes

A rationale for selecting among the six group research designs

The methods for collecting, organizing and analyzing data

Resources:

Dudley, J. R. (2014). Social work evaluation: Enhancing what we do. (2nd ed.) Chicago, IL: Lyceum Books.

• Chapters 9, “Is the Intervention Effective?” (pp. 213–250)
• Chapter 10, “Analyzing Evaluation Data” (pp. 255–275)

McNamara, C. (2006a) Contents of an evaluation plan. In Basic guide to program evaluation ( includingoutcomes evaluation). Retrieved from http://managementhelp.org/evaluation/program–evaluation–guide.htm#anchor1586742

McNamara, C. (2006a) Reasons for priority on implementing outcomes-based evaluation. In basic guide tooutcomes-based evaluation for non-profit organization with very limited resources. Retrieved form http://managementhelp.org/evalu-ation/outcomes-evalution-guide.htm#anchor30249

Nash, J., & Flynn, R. J. (2009). Foster-parent training and foster-child outcomes: An exploratory cross-sectional analysis. Vulnerable Children & Youth Studies, 4(2), 128–134.

Rork, K. E., & McNeil. C. B. (2011). Evaluation of foster parent training programs: A critical review. Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 33(2), 139–170.