Program Evaluation

In Program Evaluation: Embedding Evaluation into Program Design and Development, 2nd Edition, author Susan P. Giancola presents a textbook tailored for students and professional evaluators. Published by SAGE Publications, Inc., the text explains how to incorporate evaluative frameworks directly into the initial design and ongoing management of social and educational programs.

The central focus of the volume is the embedded evaluation model, which integrates assessment procedures into everyday program infrastructure. To implement this approach, the text demonstrates how evaluators use program theory, construct detailed logic modeling, and build a structured evaluation matrix. These foundational tools work together to guide continuous improvement and systematic data collection throughout a program's operational lifecycle.

Reflecting recent developments in the discipline, the Second Edition incorporates dedicated coverage of emerging evaluation topics. Specifically, the updated text addresses the applications of artificial intelligence in evaluation alongside strategies for promoting equity in evaluation practice, offering relevant guidance for contemporary academic courses and professional evaluators.