Assignment #2

I believe that the process evaluation approach would be the most appropriate approach to evaluate the ECS Programing for Children with Severe Disabilities. Using a process evaluation would help assure that the funding provided for the program is being utilized in the expected manner. In other words, using a process evaluation would give surety to those funding the program that all children taking part meet the necessary requirements for the program. Using a process evaluation would also ensure that the children’s individual needs are being met as the program implements program plans made by each teacher to address each child’s goals and objectives. A process evaluation would demonstrate that the program is employed properly and provides the intended services. In employing a process evaluation for this program, how the ECS Programing for Children with Severe Disabilities functions and how systematic the programs is would be demonstrated.

Another approach that could be taken in evaluating the ECS Programming for Children with Severe Disabilities would be the goals-oriented approach. Had the program description provided more detail on the specific purpose of the program, perhaps the goals-oriented approach would have been the primary model of choice. However, in utilizing a goals-oriented approach, it would be possible to view the effectiveness of current goals and make sufficient changes to assist in making the program stronger in the future. Taking note of the children’s progress throughout the program or doing a pre-test and then post-test would be an effective way to determine if the program was achieving its goals. Verifying whether or not the ECS Programming for Children with Severe Disabilities makes a difference in these children’s lives would be critical in evaluating this program. Therefore, if clear goals were defined, I believe a goals-oriented approach would be very effective in evaluating this program.