Event Evaluation Guide
Trainings
Definition: Formal, scheduled events that are most often attended by more than one district. These should be documented on the TASN system as an event.
Evaluation Mechanism(s):
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Standard TASN Event Evaluation, which is automatically e-mailed to registered participants at the end of each event
- Training-specific pre/post-tests are developed using the Pre/Post Guidance Checklist. When a pre/post-test is associated with an event on the website, the pre-test is automatically e-mailed to participants when they register, and the post-test is included with the event evaluation that is e-mailed at the end of each event. Post-test written feedback can be incorporated and automatically provided through the website.
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High-Quality Professional Development Checklist is either completed by external observer or self-reported. This checklist outlines evidence-based indicators that promote adult learning and implementation of the practices.
Contacts
Definition: One or more service providers providing directed assistance to one building/district under the categories of training, system coaching, team coaching, individual coaching, or technical assistance. These should be documented on the TASN system as a contact.
Evaluation Mechanism(s):
- Initial, two-item e-mail survey is automatically distributed by website when the contact is recorded by the provider (screenshot).
- Second, one-item survey that asks about progress made toward the next steps is automatically distributed by website three weeks after contact (screenshot).
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IF the contact’s purpose is to build knowledge, use the Standard TASN Event Evaluation and knowledge gain measure (outlined above in the Trainings section).
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IF the contact’s purpose is classroom observation with individual coaching, use appropriate observation and/or coaching measures
TA Requests
Definition: Initiated by the person requesting assistance through the Big Blue Button. These are assigned to providers via the TASN system.
Evaluation Mechanism(s):
- One-item follow-up e-mail survey is distributed by the TASN website after the provider marks the request as closed (screenshot).
