This document outlines 5 levels for evaluating professional development programs. Level 1 assesses participant reactions to determine if they enjoyed and appreciated the program. Level 2 evaluates participant learning to see if they gained new skills and knowledge. Level 3 examines the organization's support and potential changes resulting from the program. Level 4 analyzes how participants apply their new knowledge and skills. Level 5 measures impact on student learning outcomes to see if they were positively or negatively affected.

1. Guskey5 Critical Levels

2. 1 participants reactionsDid they enjoy, appreciate?

3. Participants LearningDid participants get skills, knowledge?

4. Organisation support and change.What is the impact of this? Does it help or hinder?

5. 4. Participants use of new knowledge/skills etc.Effective?How do you know?

6. 5. Student learning outcomesPositive or negative