Gain new perspectives and insights that will benefit you in your role as a GEAR UP evaluator as you explore the challenges associated with collecting, organizing, and reporting evaluation data. Learn ways to meet the various interests and needs of stakeholders with an interest in GEAR UP outcomes and the types of
data that may satisfy their interests.
This course covers:
- The use of data to identify the cultural and economic conditions of students served by a GEAR UP program.
- Data collection strategies;
- Communicating evaluation findings to support decision making; and
- School community engagement in evaluation reports analysis.
Estimated time to complete the course
3 hours
Take the full series
This is the second of three courses on the functions and challenges of schools 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.