SAC Quality Assurance & Improvement 2

Question 1

Which evaluation model is most commonly used to assess the effectiveness of SAC program outcomes by measuring changes in student behavior over time?

Accepted Answer

Summative evaluation

Answer

Summative evaluation measures end-of-program outcomes and behavioral changes, making it ideal for assessing overall SAC program effectiveness.

Question 2

A SAC counselor wants to determine if a new early intervention strategy is being implemented as intended. Which quality assurance approach should they use?

Accepted Answer

Fidelity assessment

Answer

Fidelity assessment determines whether an intervention is being delivered as designed, ensuring implementation quality.

Question 3

When reviewing program data, a SAC counselor notices that referral rates to outside agencies increased by 40% but student follow-through dropped. What is the BEST next step?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a process evaluation to identify barriers

Answer

A process evaluation identifies barriers and gaps in service delivery that explain why follow-through is not occurring.

Question 4

Which data source provides the MOST direct evidence that a SAC program is reducing substance use among students?

Accepted Answer

Pre/post self-report surveys on substance use frequency

Answer

Pre/post self-report surveys measuring substance use frequency directly capture changes in the target behavior the program aims to reduce.

Question 5

A school district requires SAC programs to demonstrate alignment with ASCA National Model standards. This requirement reflects which quality assurance principle?

Accepted Answer

Accountability to professional standards

Answer

Aligning with ASCA National Model standards reflects accountability to established professional standards that guide school counseling practice.

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SAC Quality Assurance & Improvement 2