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Demonstration

Program Theory and Theory-Driven Evaluation

Program Plan Evaluation: What, When, Why and How?

Stream: Program Development and Design

Thursday, October 24, 2024
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM PST
Location: C124
Abstract Information: Intervention programs unfold in three stages: planning, implementation, and outcomes. Traditionally, implementation and outcomes are evaluated under the umbrella of program evaluation, while plan evaluation concentrates on evaluating the program plan (Guyadeen & Seasons (2016, 2018). However, since the plan and planning process directly affect implementation and outcomes as indicated by the theory-driven evaluation (TDE) literature (e.g., Chen, 2015), there is a need to reconnect their evaluation by expanding program evaluation efforts to cover program plans. This demonstration will present a framework inclusive of requirements, barriers, approaches and methodology for evaluating program plans from the perspective of TDE for program evaluation. Concrete examples will be used to illustrate the ex-ante/proactive and ex-post/reactive participatory approaches to program plan evaluation.