Preschool Special Education - Program Evaluation

VII. Program Evaluation

Component A - Evaluation Design and Execution
Component B - Reporting & Use of Evaluation Results

VII. Program Evaluation: The program has an evaluation process in place that reflects a commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and high standards.

Component A:
Evaluation Design and Execution

The program conducts systematic evaluation/self-assessment as a basis for expanding successes, correcting shortcomings and ensuring that goals and objectives are being met.

*Quality Indicators:*						Check (3) if implemented
The program evaluation/ self-assessment reflects the needs and expectations of key stakeholders: families, general and special education teachers, related service providers, support staff and consultants, outside agencies, municipalities, funding agencies, policymakers and the broader community.						q
Program evaluation/self-assessment examines multiple program areas:
program implementation						q
integration practices						q
child outcomes						q
family and staff satisfaction						q
A variety of data collection strategies are used:
surveys and interviews						q
focus groups						q
suggestion boxes						q
child IEP/record review						q
child assessment tools						q
All stakeholders are involved in the evaluation/self assessment process to make staff aware of how the program is viewed by consumers.						q
Procedures for family feedback are user-friendly and consider the cultural diversity, educational level and preferred language of each family.						q
Annual self-review and classroom monitoring are integral parts of the evaluation process.						q
Rating for Evaluation Design and Execution:	1 No Implementation	2 Minimal Implementation	3 Moderate Implementation	4 Complete Implementation	5 Exemplary Implementation

Component B:
Reporting and Use of
Evaluation Results

The program disseminates the evaluation/self-assessment results to interested audiences and uses the findings to improve program functioning and enhance program quality.

*Quality Indicators:*						Check (3) if implemented
Evaluation/self-assessment results are shared with key stakeholders: families, general and special education teachers, related service providers, support staff, outside agencies, funding agencies, policymakers and the broader community.						q
Results are used to target specific areas needing improvement, identify resources and develop short- and long-term strategies to modify the program to better meet the needs of children and families.						q
Rating for Reporting and Use of Evaluation Results:	1 No Implementation	2 Minimal Implementation	3 Moderate Implementation	4 Complete Implementation	5 Exemplary Implementation