PS282 Study Guide - Prevention Science, Total Quality Management, Youth Mentoring
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~used classroom time that could be allotted to other educational purposes. ~the school uses less of its own money since law enforcement is used. We engage in evaluation every day (going to a restaurant, watching a sports team, etc. ) Can result in a yes or no decision, but more likely to result in decisions regarding steps to take to foster improvement. It seemed like a good idea, but is it really working? (results-based accountability) Dare(drug abuse resistance education) involves police officers going to classrooms in local schools to present a curriculum over several weeks. Each year billions of dollars in tax money, charitable contributions, and grants by foundations are spent to do good things in communities. Results-based accountability showing the results of government, non-profit, and private sectors. Several responses to the question how can we know if your program, supported by our grant money, is actually accomplishing its goals? . ~trust and values discussing good intentions, good values, etc.
