EVALUATION OF DETERMINING INSTRUCTIONAL PURPOSES (DIP) TRAINING PROGRAM

A Proposal Created and Submitted to the Far West Laboratory For Educational Research and Development By: Amy Pollington & Norma Jordan
Introduction In July 2011, the Far West Laboratory for Educational Research and Development (FWL) issued a request for a proposal (RFP) for an evaluation of its Determining Instructional Purposes (DIP) training program. FWL is a company that is trying to grow their business and the stakeholders would like to know if it is worth their efforts and investment to expand and build this particular training. This document is a proposal from Amy Pollington of Seattle, Washington and Norma Jordan of Pocatello, Idaho submitted in response to the Far West Laboratory for Educational Research and Development. Determining Instructional Purposes (DIP) Program Description The Determining Instructional Purposes training package was designed to provide information to school administrators that will be used in making decisions about planning effective school programs. FWL is seeking an evaluation of The Determining Instructional Purposes (DIP) Training Program to assess whether the program is an effective enough program to market. FWL would like to see growth in their business but they need to know if this particular program is worthy of capital investment. The Determining Instructional Purposes (DIP) training package consists of three training units of four to six modules that provide training on a limited number of objectives and a Coordinators Handbook. The three training units consist of Unit 1-Setting Goals, Unit 2Analyzing Problems, and Unit 3- Deriving Objectives. Each unit has four to six modules and a typical module contains the following: (a) reading materials, (b) individual or small group activities, and (c) feedback for the practice activities. The training was developed so it could be used in a combination of all three units, or each unit can be used individually based upon need. Training must be overseen by a coordinator who has already worked through the relevant units. The coordinators role involves organizing, guiding, and monitoring activities. Estimation of the training time require for the units is 10-15 hours each for Units 1 and 3 and 12-18 hours for Unit 2. Coordinators Handbook and all materials are in print form. The units are available from FWL at the cost of $8.95 per single unit or $24.95 for a set of all three units. The Coordinators Handbook is priced at $4.50 per copy. Evaluation Method A variety of data sources and evaluation procedures, as listed below, will be used in this evaluation process to evaluate the Determining Instructional Purposes (DIP) training program.This evaluation will use both qualitative methods (past records) and quantitative methods (interviews, observations, and surveys) to collect data for the evaluation. The decision making model will be used to make decisions regarding future

use of the program. The decision making model will be used as it is essential that the stakeholders understand the possibilities of this program in the future.

The past and current records will be collected from school administrators who have used the program in their schools. The data will be collected from schools that have used all 3 units of the training as well as schools that have used less than 3 units of the training. Trainee Attitudes and Opinions The attitudes of the trainees will be assessed using surveys and interviews developed by Amy Pollington & Norma Jordan. Coordinator Attitudes and Opinions The attitudes of the coordinator will be assessed using surveys and interviews developed by Amy Pollington & Norma Jordan. Key Stakeholder Attitudes and Opinions The attitudes of the coordinator will be assessed using surveys and interviews developed by Amy Pollington & Norma Jordan.

TASK SCHEDULE

Task
1) Meet with (FWL) staff to discuss the (RFP) about the Determining Instructional Purposes (DIP) training proposal. Gather information on the (DIP) program. 2) Recruit members with the knowledge and skills to development and implement the evaluation. 3) Determine the type of information to be gathered from FWL data sources 4) Establish mechanisms for collecting, organizing and evaluating data. Submit draft copies for all instruments and draft copies of attitude surveys and interview protocol to FWL for review. 5) Submit plan to FWL for data collection. Identify guidelines and constraints for

Responsible Party

Deadline Date

Amy Pollington (Project July 18, 2011 Director)

Norma Jordan (Assistant Director)

August 1, 2011

Amy Pollington & Norma Jordan

August 8, 2011

Amy Pollington/ Norma September 15, Jordan 2011

FWL

September 25, 2011

collecting past data. Develop Interview procedures List of observations to be made Surveys 6) Collect past data Norma Jordan/ Peer helper Amy Pollington October 25, 2011

7) Interview admin and teachers participating in program. 8) Observe those that have received training and the programs they are creating 9) Send out surveys

November 15, 2011 November 15, 2011 November 15, 2011 December 1, 2011

Amy Pollington

Peer Helper

10) Collect all interview and attitude data. (Workshops will be held during teacher inservice before school starts)

Peer Helper

11)Summarize attitude and interview data. Meet with FWL to present and discuss summarized data. 12) Write Final Report and submit to FWL

Amy Pollington/ Norma January 5, 2012 Jordan

Norma Jordan

February 1, 2012

*This schedule assumes a project starting date of July 18, 2011. Later deadlines may be negotiated with ADE if contract is awarded later than July 18. Project Personnel: It is recommended that three staff members be hired for this evaluation: program director, consultant, peer helper/clerical staff person. The program director will be paid $31,200.00 for salary. They will work full time for the 6-month contract. The director will work full time and his/her responsibilities will include the following jobs: being the contact person for FWL, developing collection criteria, overseeing the data collection, and all other administrative duties as needed. The program director will hire a full time assistant director to work with during the 6month contract. The assistant director will take the final data and create a written report on the impact of the program and the cost effectiveness. The assistant will work with the program director to create recommendations for further program use. The assistant will

be paid $31,200 for the 6-month contract. There will also be a peer helper to assist in the tracking of data and enter it into the evaluation spreadsheets. They will answer phones and assist the consultant and program director as needed. They will make copies of surveys, and the measurement paperwork and file all information correctly. This person will be paid $1000.00 per month for the 6-month contract. Additional operating costs of $5,000.00 will be needed to cover copies, postage, travel, cell phones and other office supplies needed. The total budget for the 6-month evaluation will be 73,400.00. Qualifications of Project Personnel Project Director: Amy Pollington, a graduate student at Boise State University in Educational Technology, will direct the Determining Instructional Purposes (DIP) evaluation. She is in her 4th semester at Boise State University. Amy Pollington currently holds a B.A. in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Special Education. In Summer 2011 she received her Washington State Professional Teaching License. She will begin her 4th year of teaching in Fall 2011. Assistant Director: Norma Jordan, a graduate student at Boise State University in Educational Technology, will be the assistant director in the Determining Instructional Purposes (DIP) evaluation. She is in her 3rd semester at Boise State University and will graduate Fall 2012. Norma Jordan currently holds a B.A. in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Literacy K-12(Reading Specialist). She has been teaching for 10 years in public, private and virtual school settings. Budget A breakdown of the proposed budget and the payment schedule are shown below:

PROPOSED BUDGET AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE Budget Program Director $31,200.00

Assistant Director Peer Helper Operations (Travel costs, printing, cell phones, postage) Total

$31,200.00 $6,000.00 $5,000.00

$73,400.00

Payment Date: Amount 1) 2) 3) Upon completion of step 5 $22,000.00 Upon Completion of step 10 $22,000.00 Upon Completion of Step 12 $29,400.00

Monthly Break Down of Budget: Staff: Cost Program Director $5,200.00 Assistant Director Peer helper/clerical $5,200.00

$1,000.00 TOTAL MONTHLY COST STAFF: $11,400.00

TOTAL COST (6 Month contract)

$68,400.00

Travel Costs: Meet with FWL for initial consultation (includes per diem) $1,000.00

Five site visits (@ $250.00 per visit) $1,250.00

TOTAL TRAVEL COSTS: $2,250.00 Communication:

Telephone (6 months)
$1,500.00

Postage:
$150.00 TOTAL COMMUNICATIONS: $1,650.00 Supplies, Materials, Photocopies:

Supplies and photocopies

$500.00

Coordinators Handbook (5 copies)

$22.50

Unit materials (5 copies)

$124.75

Misc materials:
$452.75 TOTAL SUPPLIES: $1,100.00

GRAND TOTAL:

$73,400