The degree to which a program may be considered successful, depends on the standards to which it is compared. Relative to the state performance outcomes, the program evaluated may have proven effective, but against like districts, less than satisfactory. To best determine appropriate next-steps, evaluated programs can be placed into four groupings: “If the data analysis shows that the program is marginally effective, the team will need to determine if it will recommend modifying, strengthening, or supplementing the program.” (Dunsworth et. al, 2013, Kindle Locations 864-865). The first thing to realize is that the program may address student population needs, however may not be being used as designed. It is possible that professional development may be all that is needed to better prepare the staff to wring from materials and strategies all that it can, and is able to deliver. A third thing to consider is whether or not PLC’s have been given the time needed to tune the program toward the curricular demands -- a new device or application, for example, can only be marginally effective at best, if time has not been given to incorporate it into unit plans designed to meet standards.
A strategy commonly used to help students of reading is: monitor to clarify. The same strategy is needed after modifications have been made to increase the effectiveness of a program. It is essential to check to see if the adjustments have met performance objectives deemed acceptable. Resources: Dunsworth, Mardale; Billings, Dawn (2013-05-07). Effective Program Evaluation (Essentials for Principals). Solution Tree Press. Kindle Edition.
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