Effective evaluations that produce useful information for school leaders should not be afterthoughts; they should be integral to the program planning and implementation processes from the outset. A well-designed evaluation should, at a minimum, provide for measuring progress at appropriate intervals, interpreting data accurately and reporting results to stakeholders in formats that are easy to understand.

Here are some resources that can help you integrate evaluation into your improvement efforts.

Resources

Leadership Folio Series: Evaluation

Evaluating for Success: An Evaluation Guide for Districts and Schools (McREL, 1999)

"Evaluating comprehensive school reform initiatives" in Noteworthy Perspectives on Comprehensive School Reform