School System Evaluation: A Generative Approach, 10(6)

Abstract

An invitation to explore innovative practices in program and system evaluation in a medium-sized school jurisdiction of approximately 11,000 students has resulted in a model with generative characteristics. This paper will describe the process, and several of the outcomes, when a generative evaluation approach is used to assess the effectiveness of key components of a school system. In addition, it will highlight characteristics that distinguish this type of evaluation from more conventional forms.