Exploring Evaluation in School Districts: School Distict Evaluators and Their Practice

This study explored the evaluation practices of internal evaluators in public school districts in a large southern state. The individuals who conduct evaluations in school districts as internal evaluators were identified and background information was collected. The education and training in evaluat...

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Main Author Hibbard, Susan T
Format Dissertation
LanguageEnglish
Published ProQuest Dissertations & Theses 01.01.2010
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Educational administration
Educational Change
Educational Demand
Educational evaluation
Educational Researchers
Educational tests & measurements
Evaluation Needs
Evaluation Research
Evaluation Utilization
Evaluators
Federal Legislation
Individualized Instruction
Literature Reviews
Program Evaluation
School administration
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Summary:This study explored the evaluation practices of internal evaluators in public school districts in a large southern state. The individuals who conduct evaluations in school districts as internal evaluators were identified and background information was collected. The education and training in evaluation was investigated and the types of evaluations typically conducted by those individuals. Respondents (n = 134) revealed conducting evaluations was a secondary role and part of their main job responsibilities. The types of evaluations carried out and the way in which evaluation was practices were revealed. A descriptive framework of the individuals who conduct evaluations in school districts and the ways those evaluations were carried out is presented. Six dimensions were used to summarize evaluation practice: Holistic, Mixed Method Decision Making, Procedures Valued, People Valued, Users Engaged/Embodied, Evaluator as Mediator. Three one-way MANOVAs were conducted to identify differences in evaluation practice. Differences in practice were found among evaluators based on the highest degree obtained, and area of highest degree held by respondents.
ISBN:9781124376752
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