CONTENTS

Table of Contents
Introduction

1. Introduction to Evaluation
2. What Does an Evaluation Project Look Like
3. Understanding Types of Evaluation Projects
4. Preparing for Your Evaluation

Supplements
Resources

Evaluation for the Unevaluated:
Program Evaluation 101

Contracts With Outside Evaluators

With many tasks and a limited budget, Jack needs a clear and concise evaluation contract. At a minimum, the contract needs to contain:

• Statement of Work
• Timeline
• Deliverables (including draft and final)
• Payment Schedules

Sample contracts are available in the resource room. It's a good idea to have a lawyer or contracts expert review your contract. There's no boilerplate and problems can arise even if you follow a sample. It also helps to note whether the contract can be modified. You can use Elements of a Basic Contract as a guide.

Make sure you and the evaluator sign and date the contract (in blue or black ink-lawyers are fussy). Be sure to indicate when the contract takes effect. It may not be the date it's signed. Also be sure to make copies for filing and distribution.