The document proposes an evaluation of the Visual Arts Peer Mentor Program implemented by Knox County Schools. The evaluation would gather participants' perceptions of the program, assess achievement of outcomes, and determine if program activities support its goals. A convergent mixed-methods design is proposed using surveys, interviews, and document analysis to collect both quantitative and qualitative data from program participants and stakeholders. Key variables include participants' perceptions, support of goals, and achievement of outcomes. Results would be analyzed using statistical and thematic methods to inform a final report and potential program revisions.

1. Stephanie Teague
Visual Arts Peer Mentor Program
Evaluation Proposal Overview

2. Peer Mentor Program
• Sponsored by Knox County Schools Visual Arts
Department
• Implemented Fall 2015
• Pairs first year & veteran teachers
• Facilitates mentor-mentee relationships through
classroom observations & regular meetings
• Mentees receive constructive feedback & support
• Mentors develop leadership skills

3. Primary Stakeholders
• Participants of Peer Mentor Program
• Peer Mentor Committee
• Head of KCS Visual Arts Department (client)

4. Logic Model

5. Purpose of Evaluation
• Gather information about:
• Participants’ perceptions of the program
• Achievement of desired outcomes
• Support of the program’s goals by its inputs,
activities, and outputs
• Help primary stakeholders make evidence-
based decisions regarding potential
program revisions

6. Evaluation Questions
• What are participants’ perceptions (e.g.,
strengths/weaknesses) of the program?
• To what extent are the proposed
participant outcomes being met?
• To what extent do the program’s inputs,
activities, and outputs support the
program’s goals?

7. Variables
• Participant’s perceptions of the program
• Support of goals by program’s inputs,
activities, and outputs
• Achievement of outcomes

8. Participants
• Knox County Schools Visual Arts Content
Specialist
• Chair of the Peer Mentor Program
Committee
• Past and current participants in the
program, including both mentor and
mentee teachers

9. Design
• Convergent Mixed-Methods
• Use quantitative data to indicate participants’
general perceptions of the program through
scaled responses
• Use qualitative data to elicit more detailed
information in participants’ own words
• Separate analysis of quantitative & qualitative
data
• Combine results of all analyses to draw
conclusions for final evaluation report

10. Data Collection & Analyses
Variable Collection Method Analysis Method
Participants’
perceptions of program
• Survey Questionnaires
• Interviews
• SPSS statistical analysis
• Coding & thematic analysis with Nvivo
Support of goals by
inputs, activities, &
outputs
• Document Analysis
• Peer Mentor
Handbook
• Checklists of competed
requirements
• Coding & thematic analysis with Nvivo
Achievement of
outcomes
• Survey Questionnaires
• Interviews
• Document Analysis
• Peer Mentor
Handbook
• End of Year Survey
• Checklists of competed
requirements
• SPSS statistical analysis
• Coding & thematic analysis with Nvivo

11. Procedure
• Meet with client to determine evaluation
focus
• Research program background, mission,
goals, objectives, current operations
• Define variables of interest
• Determine final evaluation design
• Create data collection tools
• Gain IRB approval

12. Procedure
• Email requests for survey & interview
participation
• Email survey links & informed consent
forms
• Schedule/conduct interviews
• Analyze quantitative & qualitative data
• Create final report
• Provide report to primary stakeholders

13. Evaluation Budget
Expense Type Description Hours/
Distance
Rate Amount
Evaluator’s Fee • Planning/designing
• Data collection
(Conducting interviews,
distributing surveys)
• Data analysis (SPSS,
Nvivo)
• Reporting findings
5 hrs/wk x 13
wks = 65 hrs
$40/hou
r
$2,600
Travel • 3-6 Interviews at various
Knox County Schools
45- 90 miles $.47/mil
e
$21.15
$42.30
Office Supplies • Printing (paper, ink) N/A N/A N/A
Total: $2,646.15 - $2.667.30

14. Dissemination Plan
• Complete final evaluation report detailing
findings from the evaluation
• Distribute report to primary stakeholders
via email
• Meet with client one-on-one to discuss
report & its implications