Agency-Based Program Evaluation

Agency-Based Program Evaluation

Author: Stephen A. Kapp

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2009-12-10

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 1483342689

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This text aids both students and practitioners in articulating the elements of program evaluation, deepening their understanding of the contextual issues that surround and shape an evaluation. Authors Stephen A. Kapp and Gary R. Anderson offer readers details on the application of useful and accepted evaluation methods. It also shows readers how to make sound decisions in balancing techniques and strategies with the realities of the agency environment. Key Features Ethical considerations related to collecting data from service consumers and working with agency personnel Strategies for accommodating cultural and ethnic differences when collecting program evaluation data Techniques for engaging agency personnel and key constituents in the entire evaluation process Accompanied by robust ancillaries This text is accompanied by a robust companion site. The password-protected Instructor′s Site features: Sample Syllabi PowerPoint Slides Test Bank The open-access Student Study Site offers: Quizzes Journal Articles Web Resources and Activities This text is designed for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in program evaluation within departments of social work, mental health, and human services. It is also a great resource for practicing professionals, supervisors, and managers.


Ggd-98-53 Program Evaluation

Ggd-98-53 Program Evaluation

Author: United States Accounting Office (GAO)

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-02-09

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9781984334756

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GGD-98-53 Program Evaluation: Agencies Challenged by New Demand for Information on Program Results


Program Evaluation

Program Evaluation

Author: U.s. Government Accountability Office

Publisher:

Published: 2017-08-17

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 9781974625536

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"Amid efforts to improve performance and constrain spending, federal agencies are being asked to expand the use of rigorous program evaluation in decision-making. In addition to performance data, indepth program evaluation studies are often needed for assessing program impact or designing improvements. Agencies can also use their evaluation resources to provide information needed for effective management and legislative oversight.GAO was asked to study federal agencies with mature evaluation capacity to examine (1) the criteria, policies, and procedures they use to determine programs to review, and (2) the influences on their choices. GAO reviewed agency materials and interviewed officials on evaluation planning in four agencies in three departments with extensive evaluation experience: Education, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Housing and Urban Development (HUD).HHS and HUD agreed with the description of how they plan evaluations. HHS noted that the optimal location of evaluation units will vary with the circumstances and purpose of evaluations. HUD felt the draft report did not emphasize enough the influence of the appropriations process. GAO has added text to note its influence..."