1. This model is designed to guide you through the “journey” of creating and implementing assessment measures, using an OSARP program “Values Clarification” as a sample. The JMU Center for Assessment and Research Studies provided us with resources and ideas for improving our outcomes, assessment tools, and programs. The resources shared in this model have been incorporated with their permission.

2. STEP ONE

3. Objectives Writing Ask yourself: What is the intended result of the program in terms of the participant? Objectives will answer: What should the participant be able to do? Under what conditions? How well? For best results: Write student-oriented learning and development objectives Use action verbs that are measurable ALL objectives MUST be assessed Be realistic & specific For more detailed assistance, see: Writing ObjectivesWriting Objectives -or- view Sample Outcomes (.pdf)Sample Outcomes

4. STEP TWO

5. 2. Develop/Examine curriculum Develop new curriculum -or- Examine current curriculum Ensure outcomes are being covered For more detailed assistance, see: Sample Curriculum

6. STEP THREE

7. 3. Develop/Find Assessment Questions WHERE TO FIND PRE-EXISTING INSTRUMENTS Refer to APA document: www.apa.org/science/programs/testing/find-tests.aspx Commercially available tests: available form test publisher at cost Noncommercial tests: published in journal article and available from author Mix of commercial and noncommercial measures For more detailed assistance, see: Sample Assessment

8. STEP FOUR

9. 4. Pilot the Assessment Pre-Assessment Post-Assessment(s)

10. STEP FIVE

11. 5. Examine Results For more detailed assistance, see: Sample Assessment Results

12. STEP SIX

13. 6. Change Instrument Make appropriate changes to instrument bring project closer to desired outcomes Report recommendations For more detailed assistance, see: Sample Recommendations Report

14. STEP SEVEN

15. 7. Conduct Assessment

16. STEP EIGHT

17. 8. Examine Results For more detailed assistance, see: Sample Assessment Results

18. STEP NINE

19. 9. Improve Program Actions recommended as a result of assessment For more detailed assistance, see: Sample Recommendations Report

20. STEP TEN

21. 10. Report Results Report your Assessment and Results For more detailed assistance, see: Template for Assessment Plan and Report