William Platt

Practical evaluation for educators: Finding what works and what doesn't.

Preface About the Authors Part I: Alignment and Direction 1. Introduction 2. Fundamental Principles and Tools of Evaluation 3. Building Aligned Evaluation Criteria Scenario 1: Supporting Anita Part II: Observation 4. Identifying What Data Must Be Collected 5. Collecting the Data Scenario 2: Finding Facts Part III: Results 6. Analyzing and Interpreting the Data 7. Communicating Results and Recommendations to Stakeholders Scenario 3: Working Knowledge Part IV: Action and Adjustment 8. Evaluating for Continuous Improvement 9. Contracting for Evaluation Services Scenario 4: Actions That Work Bibliography Index