Evaluation Models

Evaluation is one of the cornerstones of the improvement process.  The need to evaluate programs or services is beyond just satisfying the needs of the funding agent.  It is part of developing a true quality management process to enhance services provided to clients or customers.

This session is designed to assist nonprofits in understanding the different types of models available to assist them in this effort.  This is not an attempt to provide a total management process, but provide means of reviewing programs that are part of the organization.  Looking at various models, the strengths, weaknesses and possible modifications.

The session looks at the types of evaluation and the models best utilized to visualize and gather the information in a systematic process. Some of the models to be examined include:  Quantitative vs Qualitative Evaluation, Daniel Stufflebeam's CIPP Model, Scriven's Discrepancy models, Goal free, Tolithic, Stakes Countenance Model and Tyler's Model.  These plus others will be explored and compared and contrasted based upon the type of evaluation information needed.

Participants will have an opportunity to select a model and adapt it to their specific programmtic need.

Presented by Lonnie Juarez, NM BusinessPower.  Lonnie has an advanced degree in management, evaluation and organizational development from the University of Washington.  Through thirty years as a leader in both business and governmental agencies he planned and implemented state and national conferences, funded proposals, evaluation projects, developed strategic and business plans, developed marketing plans and provided management coaching and consulting.  He has developed and written manuals for customized computer databases, developed and implemented training programs for computerization in business, and taught classes for institutions of higher education.  Lonnie has written technical papers presented at national, regional and state conferences, and co-authored two books.

Fee: $25