Workforce Development Evaluation in Texas: An Assessment. Revised.

Autor/inn/en	King, Christopher T.; McPherson, Robert E.; Norris, Dave N.; Betsinger, Alicia
Institution	Texas Univ., Austin. Center for the Study of Human Resources.
Titel	Workforce Development Evaluation in Texas: An Assessment. Revised.
Quelle	(1996), (39 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Accountability; Adult Education; Cost Effectiveness; Employment Services; Evaluation Criteria; Evaluation Methods; Instructional Systems; Job Training; Labor Force Development; Outcomes of Education; Postsecondary Education; Program Effectiveness; Program Evaluation; State Programs; Statewide Planning; Systems Approach; Vocational Education; Texas + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Verantwortung; Adult; Adults; Education; Adult basic education; Adult training; Erwachsenenbildung; Kosten-Nutzen-Analyse; Kosten-Nutzen-Denken; Employment service; Arbeitsvermittlung; Unterrichtsorganisation; Berufsqualifizierender Bildungsgang; Arbeitskräftebestand; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg; Post-secondary education; Tertiäre Bildung; Programme evaluation; Programmevaluation; Regierungsprogramm; Planwirtschaft; Systemischer Ansatz; Ausbildung; Berufsbildung
Abstract	This paper offers an initial assessment of Texas' work force development evaluation and performance management efforts. Following an overview, section 2 clarifies distinctions between performance management and evaluation responsibilities such as purpose, definition, information produced, general question asked, and key questions addressed. Section 3 addresses differences between program- and systems-oriented evaluations. Section 4 identifies key agencies and programs and their roles and responsibilities in Texas work force development, including those for performance management and evaluation. Section 5 briefly describes major current and planned evaluation activities for the major Texas work force development system actors. Section 6 describes related performance review activities of other state agencies. Section 7 synthesizes these assessment findings: Texas features a relatively fragmented array of program-by-program performance management mechanisms; work force-related evaluations have been ad hoc; Texas is moving toward a systems evaluation orientation; although employers have been identified as the primary customer for work force services, they are not referred to in initiatives; and data collection and reporting systems are inadequate. It identifies gaps and issues in the current and planned efforts that constitute a mix of technical adjustments and corrections; data collection and reporting problems; and methodological difficulties. Section 8 contains 55 references. (YLB)
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC