Graduate Certificate in School Performance Evaluations

Here are the essential units for a Graduate Certificate in School Performance Evaluations:

• Evaluation Foundations: Understanding the theories and principles of program evaluation, including the history, purposes, and types of evaluations, is critical to the design and implementation of effective school performance evaluations. This unit covers the fundamental concepts, approaches, and methodologies used in program evaluation, with a focus on their application to educational settings.

• Data Collection and Analysis: Collecting and analyzing data is a crucial component of any evaluation. This unit covers the various data collection methods used in school performance evaluations, such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, and document reviews. It also covers the statistical analysis techniques necessary to interpret the data and draw meaningful conclusions.

• Evaluation Design: Designing effective school performance evaluations requires careful consideration of the evaluation question, the context, and the stakeholders involved. This unit covers the different evaluation designs, including experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental, and the pros and cons of each approach. It also covers the steps involved in developing a logic model, a crucial tool for designing evaluations.

• Performance Standards and Indicators: To evaluate school performance, it is essential to establish clear performance standards and indicators. This unit covers the different types of performance standards, such as absolute, relative, and normative, and the methods for developing performance indicators. It also covers the use of benchmarking and target-setting in school performance evaluations.

• Evaluation Implementation and Management: Implementing and managing school performance evaluations requires careful planning, coordination, and communication. This unit covers the different stages of evaluation implementation, including planning, data collection, analysis, and reporting. It also covers the challenges of managing evaluations in complex educational settings and the strategies for addressing these challenges.

• Ethics and Professional Standards: Evaluators must adhere to ethical principles and professional standards to ensure the integrity of the evaluation process. This unit covers the ethical considerations in school performance evaluations, such as informed consent