Program Development & Evaluation Flashcards

A vocational evaluation program is developing performance indicators. Which indicator BEST measures program efficiency?

Answer: Average cost per client served

Average cost per client served measures efficiency by relating resource expenditure directly to service volume, enabling comparison across time periods or programs.

A CVE is asked to implement a new assessment tool not currently in the program's approved battery. The appropriate first step is to:

Answer: Review the tool's psychometric properties and seek supervisor or committee approval

Reviewing psychometric properties and obtaining appropriate approval ensures new tools meet professional and ethical standards before use with clients.

In program planning, 'stakeholder analysis' is conducted primarily to:

Answer: Identify parties who have interests in or influence over the program

Stakeholder analysis identifies all parties with a vested interest in the program, enabling planners to address their needs and build support for program success.

A vocational evaluation program's outcome data shows that 40% of clients are obtaining employment within 6 months. To determine if this is acceptable, the program director should FIRST:

Answer: Compare the rate to national benchmarks and comparable programs

Benchmarking against national data and comparable programs provides essential context for interpreting whether a 40% placement rate represents good, average, or poor performance.

Which federal legislation most directly requires vocational evaluation programs to use evidence-based practices when serving individuals with disabilities?

Answer: Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, establishes standards for state vocational rehabilitation programs including requirements for evidence-based practices in assessment and evaluation.

When designing a program evaluation plan, which element describes 'how' data will be collected and from whom?

Answer: Data collection methodology

Data collection methodology specifies the instruments, sources, timing, and procedures for gathering evaluation data to answer the evaluation questions.

A program receives a grant requiring a formative evaluation. This means the evaluation will be used to:

Answer: Provide ongoing feedback to improve the program during implementation

Formative evaluation occurs during program implementation and provides feedback that allows ongoing adjustments and improvements while the program is still running.