SummaryofEvaluationTools-GeorgiaDepartmentofEducation.pdfVIP

Summary of Evaluation Tools There are three evaluation tools that can be considered by Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) to complete the annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of the Title I Parental Involvement Policy. Remember that using multiple methods will result in a better analysis of your Title I Parental Involvement Programs and Policy. Refer to the chart below for a summary of the evaluation tools. Focus Group Surveys Open Discussion Forum Evaluation Tool Target Audience Title I Parents Title I Parents Title I Parents Focus groups are small Surveys, which can be Open Discussion Forums are groups of parents who come administered in multiple ways, similar to town hall meetings, together in a confidential are a commonly used method for by providing large groups of Description setting for structured collecting parent feedback in parents the opportunity evaluation to gather data on an anonymous format about to provide feedback on parental involvement policy parental involvement policy parental involvement policy and programs. and programs. and programs. Focus groups are the most Surveys are easy to administer Open Discussion Forums are time consuming because but can consume large amounts the least time consuming Time multiple meetings will need of time during the data collection because they capture large Consumption to be administere