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CERDThe Center for Educational Research and Development
Program and Policy Evaluation
Why Evaluate? To determine whether goals are being met
(goals-based)
To understand the strengths and weaknesses of your program (process-based)
To assess the effects you are having on your clients (outcomes-based)
CERD’s Strengths-Based Approach Q: How can your program’s
competencies be utilized to better meet your goals, improve your day-to-day processes, and increase your effectiveness?
A: By focusing evaluation on building skills and knowledge for long-term, self-sustaining improvement.
• This unique approach to evaluation adds value to programs and organizations.
CERD’s Evaluation Rigorous scientific approach.
Reliable methods, accurate analysis, valid results.
CERD specializes in
Mixed Methods Evaluation
Quantitative Measurement Surveys
Documentation Review
Statistical Analysis
Qualitative Measurement Interviews
Focus Groups
Observation
Multi-level, Multi-dimensional Evaluation Model
• While traditional evaluations measure outcomes in terms of a decrease in the target problem, CERD evaluates deep learning and skill development, factors that lead to client success following program completion.
• To evaluate these factors, CERD has developed an evaluation model that investigates 9 interacting factors, to better understand the complex relationships between programs, employees, clients.
Program Factors
Structure
Process
Outcome
Perspectives
Intrapersonal (individual)
Interpersonal (relationships)
Social Contextual
Domains
Cognitive (rational)
Affective (emotional)
Behavioral
The Evaluation Process
1. Free Initial Consultation 2. Needs Assessment3. Customized Evaluation Design4. Evaluation and Analysis5. Ongoing Results Sharing
• CERD’s Client Centered approach provides useful information for practical changes
• With Competency-Based Evaluation, CERD is a leader in innovative approaches that improve the quality and usefulness over traditional evaluation data and feedback.
CERD’s Experience
Worked on over 4 million dollars in grant and program funding
Conducted one of the largest program evaluations in the United States.
Education, Social Service, Non-Profit
Innovative research
Nationally recognized publications
Joel H. Brown, Ph.D., M.S.W.Executive Director
“More than just programs, we embrace the possibility that
each person can succeed if the specific means of
developing individual strengths and interests are brought
to life.”
Additional Services from CERD Consultation
CERD offers communication consultation services to improve every aspect of your organization.
Training CERD offers workshops in our strengths-based
Resilience education model, for improving schools, social service agencies, and businesses.
Research Nationally recognized and published educational
research.
Feel good about choosing CERD
• CERD is a non-profit organization that supports community development.
• CERD uses revenue to continue research and implement Resilience Education workshops across the country.
• Our vision is to develop strengths and interests in order to promote lifelong learning in any situation.
