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EVALUATION OF DETERMINING INSTRUCTIONALPURPOSES(DIP) TRAINING PROGRAM

A Proposal Created and Submitted to the Far West Laboratory

For Educational Research and DevelopmentBy: Amy Pollington & Norma Jordan

IntroductionIn July 2011, the Far West Laboratory for Educational Research and Development(FWL) issued a request for a proposal (RFP) for an evaluation of its DeterminingInstructional Purposes (DIP) training program. FWL is a company that is trying to growtheir business and the stakeholders would like to know if it is worth their efforts andinvestment to expand and build this particular training. This document is a proposal fromAmy Pollington of Seattle, Washington and Norma Jordan of Pocatello, Idaho submittedin response to the Far West Laboratory for Educational Research and Development.

Determining Instructional Purposes (DIP) Program DescriptionThe Determining Instructional Purposes training package was designed to provideinformation to school administrators that will be used in making decisions about planningeffective school programs. FWL is seeking an evaluation of The DeterminingInstructional Purposes (DIP) Training Program to assess whether the program is aneffective enough program to market. FWL would like to see growth in their business butthey need to know if this particular program is worthy of capital investment.

The Determining Instructional Purposes (DIP) training package consists of three trainingunits of four to six modules that provide training on a limited number of objectives and aCoordinators Handbook. The three training units consist of Unit 1-Setting Goals, Unit 2-

Analyzing Problems, and Unit 3- Deriving Objectives. Each unit has four to six modules

and a typical module contains the following: (a) reading materials, (b) individual or smallgroup activities, and (c) feedback for the practice activities. The training was developedso it could be used in a combination of all three units, or each unit can be usedindividually based upon need.

Training must be overseen by a coordinator who has already worked through therelevant units. The coordinators role involves organizing, guiding, and monitoringactivities. Estimation of the training time require for the units is 10-15 hours each forUnits 1 and 3 and 12-18 hours for Unit 2.

Coordinators Handbook and all materials are in print form. The units are available fromFWL at the cost of $8.95 per single unit or $24.95 for a set of all three units. The

Coordinators Handbook is priced at $4.50 per copy.

Evaluation MethodA variety of data sources and evaluation procedures, as listed below, will be used in thisevaluation process to evaluate the Determining Instructional Purposes (DIP) trainingprogram.This evaluation will use both qualitative methods (past records) and quantitativemethods (interviews, observations, and surveys) to collect data for the evaluation.

The decision making model will be used to make decisions regarding future


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use of the program. The decision making model will be used as it is essentialthat the stakeholders understand the possibilities of this program in the future.

The past and current records will be collected from school administrators whohave used the program in their schools. The data will be collected from schoolsthat have used all 3 units of the training as well as schools that have used less

than 3 units of the training.

Trainee Attitudes and Opinions The attitudes of the trainees will be assessedusing surveys and interviews developed by Amy Pollington & Norma Jordan.

Coordinator Attitudes and Opinions The attitudes of the coordinator will beassessed using surveys and interviews developed by Amy Pollington & NormaJordan.

Key Stakeholder Attitudes and Opinions The attitudes of the coordinator willbe assessed using surveys and interviews developed by Amy Pollington &Norma Jordan.

TASK SCHEDULE

Task ResponsibleParty

DeadlineDate

1) Meet with (FWL) staff to discuss the (RFP)about the Determining Instructional Purposes(DIP) training proposal. Gather information

on the (DIP) program.

Amy Pollington (ProjectDirector)

July 18, 2011

2) Recruit members with the knowledge andskills to development and implement theevaluation.

Norma Jordan(Assistant Director)

August 1, 2011

3) Determine the type of information to begathered from FWL data sources

Amy Pollington &Norma Jordan

August 8, 2011

4) Establish mechanisms for collecting,

organizing and evaluating data. Submit draftcopies for all instruments and draft copies ofattitude surveys and interview protocol toFWL for review.

Amy Pollington/ Norma

Jordan

September 15,

2011

5) Submit plan to FWL for data collection. Identify guidelines and constraints for

FWL September 25,2011


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collecting past data. Develop Interview procedures List of observations to be made Surveys

6) Collect past data Norma Jordan/ Peer helper

October 25, 2011

7) Interview admin and teachers participatingin program.

Amy Pollington November 15,2011

8) Observe those that have received trainingand the programs they are creating

Amy Pollington November 15,2011

9) Send out surveys Peer Helper November 15,

2011

10) Collect all interview and attitude data.(Workshops will be held during teacher in-service before school starts)

Peer Helper December 1,2011

11)Summarize attitude and interview data.Meet with FWL to present and discusssummarized data.

Amy Pollington/ NormaJordan

January 5, 2012

12) Write Final Report and submit to FWL Norma Jordan February 1, 2012

*This schedule assumes a project starting date of July 18, 2011. Later deadlines maybe negotiated with ADE if contract is awarded later than July 18.

Project Personnel:It is recommended that three staff members be hired for this evaluation: programdirector, consultant, peer helper/clerical staff person. The program director will be paid$31,200.00 for salary. They will work full time for the 6-month contract. The director willwork full time and his/her responsibilities will include the following jobs: being the contactperson for FWL, developing collection criteria, overseeing the data collection, and allother administrative duties as needed.

The program director will hire a full time assistant director to work with during the 6-month contract. The assistant director will take the final data and create a written reporton the impact of the program and the cost effectiveness. The assistant will work with theprogram director to create recommendations for further program use. The assistant will


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be paid $31,200 for the 6-month contract.

There will also be a peer helper to assist in the tracking of data and enter it into theevaluation spreadsheets. They will answer phones and assist the consultant andprogram director as needed. They will make copies of surveys, and the measurementpaperwork and file all information correctly. This person will be paid $1000.00 per month

for the 6-month contract.

Additional operating costs of $5,000.00 will be needed to cover copies, postage, travel,cell phones and other office supplies needed.The total budget for the 6-month evaluation will be 73,400.00.

Qualifications of Project Personnel

Project Director:Amy Pollington, a graduate student at Boise State University in EducationalTechnology, will direct the Determining Instructional Purposes (DIP) evaluation. She is

in her 4th semester at Boise State University. Amy Pollington currently holds a B.A. inElementary Education with an endorsement in Special Education. In Summer 2011 shereceived her Washington State Professional Teaching License. She will begin her 4thyear of teaching in Fall 2011.

Assistant Director:Norma Jordan, a graduate student at Boise State University in Educational Technology,will be the assistant director in the Determining Instructional Purposes (DIP) evaluation.She is in her 3rd semester at Boise State University and will graduate Fall 2012. Norma

Jordan currently holds a B.A. in Elementary Education with an endorsement in LiteracyK-12(Reading Specialist). She has been teaching for 10 years in public, private andvirtual school settings.

BudgetA breakdown of the proposed budget and the payment schedule are shown below:


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PROPOSED BUDGET AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Budget

Program Director $31,200.00

Assistant Director $31,200.00

Peer Helper $6,000.00

Operations (Travel costs, printing, cell phones,postage)

$5,000.00

Total $73,400.00

Payment Date:Amount

1) Upon completion of step 5

$22,000.00

2) Upon Completion of step 10

$22,000.00

3) Upon Completion of Step 12

$29,400.00

Monthly Break Down of Budget:Staff:

CostProgram Director

$5,200.00

Assistant Director $5,200.00

Peer helper/clerical $1,000.00

TOTAL MONTHLY COST STAFF:

$11,400.00

TOTAL COST (6 Month contract)


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$68,400.00

Travel Costs:

Meet with FWL for initial consultation (includes per diem)

$1,000.00

Five site visits (@ $250.00 per visit)

$1,250.00

TOTAL TRAVEL COSTS: $2,250.00

Communication:

Telephone (6 months) $1,500.00

Postage:

$150.00

TOTAL COMMUNICATIONS: $1,650.00

Supplies, Materials, Photocopies:

Supplies and photocopies

$500.00

Coordinators Handbook (5 copies)

$22.50

Unit materials (5 copies) $124.75

Misc materials:

$452.75

TOTAL SUPPLIES: $1,100.00

GRAND TOTAL: $73,400

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