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Project IEP City of Eugeatmaker- Johnston <br /> illustrations for the manual, handouts, and other education materials; (e) participate in interpretative planning, (f) prepare <br /> educational materials for inclusion in library, (g) participate in evaluation activities; and (h) attend project meetings. <br /> Materials Testers (Stipends): We will utilize cooperating teachers from local School District 4J to pilot test the <br /> education materials. Some of the teachers who have indicated an interest in pilot testing education materials have <br /> participated in wetland activities in the past and some hope to bring students to tour the wetlands in the future. Each will <br /> receive a stipend based on the type and amount of work they do during the testing phase. Students will not be involved <br /> under this proposal. <br /> EVALUATION PLAN <br /> The evaluation team will work with City of Eugene staff to conduct process and outcome evaluation. Evaluation data <br /> will be collected from selected personnel from involved governmental and non - governmental agencies, schools, and <br /> community-based non - profits and businesses. Results will be used to ascertain: (a) ongoing processes, (b) level of <br /> progress in achieving intended outcomes, and (c) areas needing improvement. Four methods are used to gather data: <br /> direct observations, face- to-face interviews, surveys, and document analysis. A broad range of elements/variables are <br /> examined during the program evaluation phase. Those variables are divided into categories related to: (a) architectural <br /> planning and materials; (b) interpretive plan, marketing tools and educational themes to unify materials, signs, and <br /> interpretation; and (c) educational materials for training docents. Evaluators will analyze and compile periodic summaries <br /> needed to optimize project implementation. Reports are given to the funding agency at predetermined intervals. <br /> Three categories of questions that guide the evaluation of the project are related to: Grant Management, Project <br /> Content, and Project Products. Sample questions under each of these categories follow. <br /> Grant Management: Among the important questions that guide the evaluation are: <br /> • Did we do what we said we would do? <br /> • Was each task completed? <br /> • Were project timelines met? <br /> • Were resources adequate to complete each task? <br /> • Was the budget appropriately managed? <br /> Project Content: Evaluation questions will include: <br /> • Were appropriate instruments and procedures developed and used in data collection? <br /> • Were the evaluation design and analysis plans implemented as planned? <br /> • Were appropriate data analysis techniques used? <br /> project Products: <br /> • Did each objective produce the expected product? <br /> • Were the project products perceived as useful? <br /> • Were mechanisms used to disseminate findings? <br /> 18 <br />