Building Technical Assistance for Program Evaluation in Delaware
GrantID: 757
Grant Funding Amount Low: $25,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $350,000
Summary
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Delaware's Capacity Gaps in Educational Program Evaluation
Delaware has made strides in educational reform, yet capacity gaps remain in effectively evaluating the outcomes of educational programs. With a focus on ensuring that all students receive a quality education, the Delaware Department of Education acknowledges that many educational programs lack robust evaluation practices to measure their effectiveness consistently. As a result, successful strategies may not be documented or replicated across schools statewide, hindering overall progress.
Educational leaders and program administrators in Delaware are grappling with competing demands for attention and resources, making it challenging to prioritize program evaluation. The absence of a strong evaluative framework leads to missed opportunities for improvement and adaptation, especially in an evolving educational landscape where data-driven decision-making is essential.
The grant opportunity providing technical assistance for program evaluation directly addresses this issue by empowering Delaware's educational programs to build stronger evaluation practices. By equipping program leaders and educators with the necessary tools and frameworks for assessing outcomes effectively, this initiative aims to enhance accountability and ensure that successful strategies are documented for wider adoption.
Additionally, the implementation of these evaluation practices will foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement among educators and administrators. This grant allows for the development of customized workshops and resources that will help to build internal capacity, ensuring that all educational programs can assess their impact and make data-informed decisions moving forward.
In conclusion, Delaware's educational landscape faces capacity gaps in program evaluation that can hinder progress toward improved outcomes. This targeted grant initiative aims to close those gaps, enabling educational programs to engage in robust evaluation practices that document success and inform future strategies, ultimately benefiting the state's students.
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