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Applying Continuous Improvement Principles: Implementing Evaluation Practices

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Title: Applying Continuous Improvement Principles: Implementing Evaluation Practices
Language: English
Authors: Juan D’Brot, W. Chris Brandt, Region 5 Comprehensive Center, Westat, Inc.
Source: Region 5 Comprehensive Center. 2024.
Availability: Westat. 1600 Research Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20850. Tel: 301-251-1500; Web site: https://www.westat.com/; Web site: https://compcenternetwork.org/meet-centers
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 20
Publication Date: 2024
Sponsoring Agency: Department of Education (ED)
Contract Number: S283B190030
Intended Audience: Administrators
Document Type: Reports - Research
Descriptors: Evaluation, Educational Improvement, Program Evaluation, Educational Practices, Data, Data Use, Decision Making, Program Effectiveness, Total Quality Management, Intervention, Outcome Based Education
Abstract: Evaluation is a critical component of continuous improvement in education. Robust evaluations enable engaged parties to determine program and intervention impact on key outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and guide future actions. Additionally, as educational systems increasingly focus on data-driven decisionmaking, evaluation becomes even more vital in ensuring continuous improvement processes and outcomes support intended goals. This paper proposes guiding principles for evaluating the effectiveness of programs and interventions. Additionally, it offers principled steps for integrating evaluation into a continuous improvement process. Building the insights from the previous information, this paper offers practical guidance for state and local educational agencies state education agencies' and local education agencies' (SEAs and LEAs) to use evaluation to foster sustainable improvement.
Abstractor: ERIC
Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: ED663669
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Evaluation is a critical component of continuous improvement in education. Robust evaluations enable engaged parties to determine program and intervention impact on key outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and guide future actions. Additionally, as educational systems increasingly focus on data-driven decisionmaking, evaluation becomes even more vital in ensuring continuous improvement processes and outcomes support intended goals. This paper proposes guiding principles for evaluating the effectiveness of programs and interventions. Additionally, it offers principled steps for integrating evaluation into a continuous improvement process. Building the insights from the previous information, this paper offers practical guidance for state and local educational agencies state education agencies' and local education agencies' (SEAs and LEAs) to use evaluation to foster sustainable improvement.