Program Evaluation

AU Gifted Program Evaluation

Gifted education program evaluation is an essential component for continuous growth and improvement, a requirement of the Gifted Education Monitoring (GEM) process, and a condition of state accountability and reporting.

Program evaluation is a systemic process that may occur annually, bi-annually and during the GEM process. It relies on using meaningful data, such as gifted identification demographics, Advanced Learning Plan (ALP) goal attainment, student performance on state and local assessments, financial expenditures, and responses from stakeholder surveys and/or focus groups.

An AU is accountable for the submission of specific state reports that reflect data and evidence collected as part of a program evaluation.

An inclusive program evaluation is comprised of four components.

Access the links to view more information about these components.

Alignment to Exceptional Children's Educational Act (ECEA) Rules

Review Comprehensive Program Plan to determine attainment status of improvement areas and elements of focus. Submit CPP to CDE as required.
- Comprehensive Program Plan (CPP)
Complete required annual Reports
Participate in the CDE monitoring process
- Gifted Education Monitoring

Identification

Analyze identification procedures to ensure equal and equitable access
- Annual Gifted Student Enrollment (demographics)
- Processes and Procedures for all areas of giftedness

Performance

Monitor, measure, and report gifted student academic and affective growth and achievement

Communication

Solicit feedback from stakeholders and examine methods of communication for parent, family, and student engagement
- Surveys and Focus Groups - see resources below
- Student, parent and family engagement