References Used for Development of Tutorials and Materials in the ProgramEvaluation.org Website

Note:  Several resources including those described below have gone into the development of this website.  The following resources have been very useful in writing tutorials, responding to frequently asked questions and developing materials and tools. 

Brinkerhoff, R.O., Brethower, D.M., Hluchyj, T., Nowakowski, J.R., (1983).   Program Evaluation: A Practioner’s Guide for Trainers and Educators.  Evaluation Center Western Michigan University, MI.

This resource provides excellent information on the fundamentals of program evaluation.  It takes evaluators through the key steps of focusing, designing, managing and evaluation.  It provides examples of applied program evaluation at the school, state agency and university level.  

Guskey, T.R. (2000).  Evaluating Professional Development.  Sage: Thousand Oaks, CA

Evaluating Professional Development is a helpful resource for applying program evaluation issues to professional development in schools.  This practical resource discusses impact of professional development from building awareness, and changing attitudes to direct impact on instruction and student outcomes in classrooms. 

Patton, M.Q. (1997).  Utilization Focused Evaluation.  Sage: Thousand Oaks CA.

This is an excellent resource for designing program evaluation that is likely to be useful for key audiences.  Utilizing Focused Evaluation 

Scriven, M. (1981). Evaluation Thesaurus.  Edgepress, Pt Reyes, CA.

This resource provides practical and understandable definitions to key evaluation terms.  The explanations themselves provide an excellent overview for those engaging in program evaluation at any level. 

The Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation (1981).  Standards for Evaluations of Educational Programs, Projects and Materials.  McGraw Hill, New York.

This invaluable reference provides a blueprint for best practices.