EVALUATING THE GUIDANCE PROGRAM:

Principles of Evaluation

Trivia Did you know that?

The word evaluation was first used in 1755. It comes from the French word “evaluer” which means to “find value of”.

Principle No. 1- Effective evaluation requires recognition of program goals

Example of Goals in Guidance ProgramsMonitor Academic progress, attendance and

behavioral concerns.Assist students with planning their sequence

of courses.Allow students to develop a sense of

belonging.Advise students on postsecondary education

and careers.

Principle No. 2- Effective evaluation requires valid measuring criteria

GOAL: Provide each

entering student with a series of

three career interviews with a

counselorCRITERIA:

Counting the percentage of

students who had such an

opportunity to be interviewed

GOAL: Provide each student with a

broadening of his career

understandingCRITERIA:

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Examples of Criteria in Guidance ProgramsStaff perceptionStudent attitude and interest

surveyPerception data (parents and

students)

Principle No. 3- Effective program evaluation depends on valid application of the measuring criteria

- usable or acceptable - reasonable or

justifiable

Principle No. 3

PROFESSIONAL

+

COUNSELOR

=EFFECTIVE EVALUATIO

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Principle No. 4- Program evaluation should involve all who are affected

Principle No. 4

Principle No. 5- Meaningful evaluation requires feedback and follow-through

- Meaningful evaluation requires feedback and follow-through

Principle No. 6- Evaluation is most effective as a planned, continuous process

Is conducting an evaluation

positive or negative?

Principle No. 7- Evaluation emphasizes the positive

positive

program improvement

strengths and weaknesses

“A Truthful Evaluation Gives Feedback For

Growth and Success”

- Brenda Johnson Padgitt

Reference

- Gibson, R. & Mitchell, M. (1999). Introduction to Counseling and Guidance (5TH Edition). Prentice Hall. New Jersey and Ohio