Understanding strategic thinking in the GEAR UP evaluation context was the aim of the emerging course of this series - this course aims to deepen that understanding and help you begin to apply effective practices to your role. Key GEAR UP evaluation issues are highlighted, along with ways to strategically address them.
This course covers:
- Logic models;
- Data sources and collection;
- Courses of analysis;
- Longitudinal evaluation plan; and
- Benchmarking.
Estimated time to complete the course
3 hours
Take the full series
This is the second of three courses on strategic thinking for evaluators. The courses build on each other, so we recommend taking all three courses, regardless of experience. The full series should take up to 6 hours to complete and you can take the courses at your own pace.
Certificate of Completion
To receive a certificate of completion, you must complete each lesson, all surveys, and pass the assessment with an 80% or higher for which you will have two retake opportunities.
This course was developed in partnership with Learning Forward, a professional learning association for educators.