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

Elements of a Basic Contract

• Agency name and address
• Evaluator name, address, affiliation, and Social Security number
• Person from agency responsible for monitoring the contract and work
• Key reports, products, and due dates
• Duties and responsibilities
• Required meetings, including attendance at conferences
• Payment amount, payment schedule, and requirements for payment (fees and expenses)
• Liability release
• Materials provided to the evaluator by the agency
• Any special terms or conditions, including those for terminating or modifying the contract
• Data ownership and publication rights
• Confidentiality of data
• Any restrictions on publishing evaluation results
• Signature and date for both agency representative and evaluator