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Author: Jody L. Fitzpatrick; Christina A. Christie

Evaluation in Action: Interviews With Expert Evaluators is the first book to go behind the scenes of real evaluations to explore the issues faced—and the decisions made—by notable evaluators in the field. Drawing from the popular “Exemplars” section in the American Journal of Evaluation (AJE), the book′s twelve interviews with evaluators illustrate a variety of evaluation practices in different settings and include commentary and analysis on what the interviews teach about evaluation practice. Praise for Evaluation in Action “Evaluation in Action: Interviews With Expert Evaluators is a “must” read for those who want to know how evaluations really take place.” —Marvin C. Alkin, University of California, Los Angeles “This book offers a rare opportunity to glimpse the assumptions, values, logic, and reasoning behind evaluator choices. It models the reflection required of good practice. The interviews are accessible and engaging, like being invited to a conversation over coffee—a tribute to the power of storytelling. They drew me in and made me want to join the discussion and ask even more questions. The section on cultural competence in evaluation is a particularly significant contribution to the knowledge base of our field.                                                                  —Karen Kirkhart, Syracuse University, former President of American Evaluation Association “This book is unique in the breadth of evaluation types and settings covered and the interview format provides a personal, in-depth picture of the evaluator′s thinking. I′m excited about using it with my students.” —Katye M. Perry, Oklahoma State University, former Chair of the Topical Interest Group on Teaching of Evaluation This book fills a major gap in evaluation literature. In addition to the cases, the introductory chapter is a masterful distillation of key issues in evaluation, while the last two chapters provide a concise analysis of the interaction of evaluation theory and practice. —Leslie Cooksy, University of Delaware “A fresh and insightful glimpse into the deliberations and choices made by practicing evaluators. The questions asked of the evaluators are right on target and give students of evaluation, whether they are in the classroom or on the job, solid guidance on navigating around the dilemmas that arise when dealing with stakeholders and with sticky ethical challenges. This text fills a need in training evaluators not met by current textboooks.” —Kathryn E. Newcomer, George Washington University

Table of contents:

1. Evaluation and Its Practice: Some Key Considerations and Choices
Beyond Definitions: Important Distinctions About Evaluation
References

PART I: Traditional Evaluations: Evaluations With the Primary Purpose of Judging Merit and Worth
2. The Evaluation of GAIN: A Welfare-to-Work Program in California: An Interview With James A. Riccio
Summary of the GAIN Evaluation
Dialogue With James A. Riccio
Discussion Questions
Further Reading
References

3. Evaluation of the Natural Resources Leadership Program, 1995 Through 1998: An Interview With Jennifer C. Greene
Summary of the Evaluation
Dialogue With Jennifer Greene
Discussion Questions
References

4. The Evaluation of the Ft. Bragg and Stark County Systems of Care for Children and Adolescents: An Interview With Len Bickman
Summary of the Ft. Bragg and Stark County Evaluations
Dialogue With Len Bickman
Discussion Questions
Further Reading
References

PART II: Evaluations With a Focus on Description
5. The Evaluation of the Stanford Teacher Education Program (STEP): An Interview With David Fetterman
Summary of the STEP Evaluation
Dialogue With David Fetterman
Discussion Questions
Further Reading
References

6. The Evaluation of the Homeless Families Program: An Interview With Debra J. Rog
A Summary of the Evaluation of the Homeless Families Program
Dialogue With Debra J. Rog
Discussion Questions
Further Reading
References

7. The Council for School Performance: Performance Reports for Georgia Schools: An Interview With Gary T. Henry
A Summary of the Performance Reports for Georgia Schools
Dialogue With Gary T. Henry
Discussion Questions
Further Reading
References

PART III: Evaluations With an Emphasis on Program Planning and Organizational Development
8. Evaluation of the Special Education Program at the Anoka-Hennepin School District: An Interview With Jean A. King
Summary of the Evaluation of the Special Education Program at the Anoka-Hennepin School District #11
Dialogue With Jean A. King
Discussion Questions
Further Reading
Reference

9. Evaluation of the Work and Health Initiative With a Focus on Winning New Jobs: An Interview With Stewart I. Donaldson
Summary of the Evaluation of the Work and Health Initiative
Dialogue With Stewart Donaldson
Discussion Questions
Further Reading
References

10. Developing an Evaluation System for the Corporate Education Development and Training (CEDT) Department at Sandia National Laboratories: An Interview With Hallie Preskill
Summary of the Development of an Evaluation System for the Corporate Education Development and Training (CEDT) Department at Sandia National Laboratories
Dialogue With Hallie Preskill
Discussion Questions
Further Reading
References

11. Evaluation of the Colorado Healthy Communities Initiative: An Interview With Ross Conner
Summary of the Evaluation of the Colorado Healthy Communities Initiative
Dialogue With Ross Conner
Discussion Questions
Further Reading
References

PART IV: Evaluations Concerning Cultural Competence
12. Evaluation of the Fun With Books Program: An Interview With Katrina Bledsoe
Summary of the Evaluation of the Fun With Books Program
Dialogue With Katrina Bledsoe
Discussion Questions
Further Reading
References

13. Evaluation of Godfrey’s Children Center in Tanzania: An Interview With Allan Wallis and Victor Dukay
Summary of the Evaluation of Godfrey’s Children Center
Dialogue With Victor Dukay and Allan Wallis
Discussion Questions
Further Reading
References

PART V: Analysis, Interpretations, and Conclusions
14. Exemplars’ Choices: What Do These Cases Tell Us About Practice?
Choices Concerning One’s Role in an Evaluation
Choices Concerning the Issues or Questions the Evaluation Will Address
Choices Concerning Interactions With and Involvement of Stakeholders
Choices in Methodology
Choices Concerning Use and Dissemination of Results
Lessons Learned for the Practice of Evaluation
References

15. Analyzing the Practice of Evaluation: What Do These Cases Tell Us About Theory?
The Call for Research on Evaluation
Exemplar Interview Comparative Analysis: Insights Regarding Conceptual Notions of Evaluation Practice
Evaluation Methods
Evaluation Use
Concluding Thoughts and Limitations of the Analysis
References

Appendix: Other Categories for the Interviews

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