Copyright © 2010 Learning Point Associates. All rights reserved. Evaluation Models that Work Kelly Sparks June 21, 2010

2 Learning Point Associates Our Vision We envision an education system that works for all learners. Our Mission We deliver knowledge, strategies, and results so educators will make research-based decisions that produce sustained improvements throughout the education system.

College and Career Continuum 3 Elementary School Transition to Middle/High School High School Transition to College College Transition to Employment Employment

College and Career Data Elements 1.School Transcript Data and Program Data What do we know about our students during high school? Are they prepared for college and career? 2.Senior Exit Questionnaire What do students plan to do after high school graduation and how many take the needed steps to get to college? 3.College Enrollment Data Which students actually enroll and persist in college? 4

4.IPEDS Data and Barron’s Ratings What are the characteristics of the colleges where students enroll? 5.Employment Data Which students actually work, what are their wages, and in what industries do they work? 6.FAFSA Data Which seniors complete their FAFSA and when do they complete it? 5 College and Career Data Elements

7.Freshmen Transition Questionnaire What issues affect students’ transition to high school and what are their postsecondary aspirations? 8.Career Exploration Data Which students are completing college and career planning activities that prepare them for life after high school? 6 College and Career Data Elements

Closing Thoughts  Don’t measure just to measure  Identify what is important  Stay focused  Embrace what the data says and be prepared to act  Clearly tie data to solutions  Have the right people in the conversation  Measure early and often  Always be thinking about the next step 7

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