Program Evaluation

                                                             Program Evaluation


  Program evaluation is a great thing for anyone! Just as people should individually self-evaluate themselves, I feel that programs should be evaluated as well! Early childhood years has been found to have a big impact on how a child develops, performs in school, and even in what type of adult they may become. Because of this, I feel that it is important to ensure that programs are being ran precisely and accurately for the benefit of young learners.

Program evaluation allows workers to take a look at things that are good the way they are, as well as things that could stand some improvement. It's important at times for outsiders to actually conduct these evaluations as they are able to reveal things that normal workers who have been employed for awhile, may not see.

Evaluations should be ongoing, and a system should be set in place for programs to improve upon anything that may have been lacking when being observed. As for myself and how evaluation can be good for me, it would help me in leadership roles, such as program coordinators or even center supervisors. Knowing the importance of evaluations would definitely help me if I were to ever partake in these roles. Program evaluation is key to having a successful early childhood program!