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3.5.A Program Evaluation
A systematic evaluation system should be in place for making decisions about consumables, course content, software, equipment, and/or instructional support materials.
Have evaluations been requested for program improvement from any of the following:
    • Instructor
    • Student
    • Administration
    • Advisory Committee
Yes
No
Documentation: Reports, letters, or minutes containing recommendations related to consumables, course content, software, equipment, and/or instructional support materials.
Location:  Digital documentation provided for each group below.
Instructor
Student
Administration
Advisory Comittee
Instructor Comments:
Program evaluation is done using several different methods:
Instructor: The main way that the instructor suggests improvements is through budget requests. The instructor evaluates the equipment and instructional materials on an annual basis and submits a budget request based on the needs of the program. Requests for the last three school years have been provided.
Student: The students of the program have several different methods for providing feedback. On the classroom level, there is a section of the Daily Grade Worksheet where the student can make suggestions. On the school level, there is a suggestion box in guidance that anyone can use. On an annual basis, the students are surveyed on a variety of topics. Finally, students can provide feedback through the Dialog with the Principal which is held twice a year. Results of the 0506 annual survey are provided.
Administration: The administration has several avenues to provide suggestions to improve the program. Suggestions can be made in the bi-annual evaluation of the instructor. Approval of budget requests is another way to suggest improvement. Finally, the administration holds the Dialog with the Principal meetings twice a year to get feedback from the students on program improvement. Results of the 0506 Dialog with the Principal are provided.
Advisory Committee: PGAMA along with several industry members evaluated a suggested equipment list for PrintED certification and made their recommendations. Equipment list along with recommendations are provided.
Evaluator Comments: