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Planning and Evaluation

Planning and Evaluation optimizes the use of resources through leadership and collaboration with other departments, schools, and the community in areas of policy review, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, program evaluation, and research.

Stakeholder engagement to inform and gather input from staff, students, families, and other community members is essential to the work of this department, which collaborates throughout the division to develop reports, proposals, and recommendations. The work involves data collection and analysis for dissemination to the public, Arlington Public Schools staff, the Virginia Department of Education, and other external bodies. Our team ensures the validity and accuracy of data used across our responsibilities. This work often results in identifying improvements to existing APS data sources and specifying requirements for new reporting tools for the Department of Information Services.

Evaluation

Planning and Evaluation manages activities related to district-wide program evaluation and research.

Program Evaluation: Evaluates programs and services within the Department of Teaching and Learning to assess program implementation and outcomes with the goal of facilitating effective decision-making and continuous improvement. The multi-year, in-depth evaluation process includes quantitative and qualitative data collection, as well as opportunities for stakeholder input. Major findings are presented to the School Board with an action plan for program improvement.

Surveys/Questionnaires: Coordinates district-wide surveys.

Research Approval: Reviews applications to conduct research in APS.

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