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School districts everywhere are working hard to create learning environments where every student can thrive. But making real progress toward engaging, rigorous, and equitable education requires one key ingredient: a clear understanding of how well current programs and systems are actually working.
That’s where thoughtful, thorough program evaluation comes in.
At CASDA, we know that educators are balancing countless initiatives, mandates, and goals. It’s not always easy to step back and assess whether a process or program is truly advancing your district’s mission or simply adding to the workload. Our Program Evaluations and Reviews are designed to give districts the clarity they need to make informed, strategic decisions with confidence.
What Makes CASDA’s Program Reviews Different?
Our reviews are led by a team of consultants who have been in the field - classroom teachers, building leaders, district administrators, and specialists - who bring deep experience to every project. We collaborate with your district to create a customized scope of work that reflects your goals, your context, and your available resources.
Once we get started, we take a comprehensive, unbiased approach to understanding the full picture. That includes:
Data and document analysis
Interviews and focus group aligned to all aspects of the Scope of Work
Direct observation of programs and practices
The result? A clear, actionable portrait of how your program is performing along with practical recommendations to drive meaningful, sustainable improvement.
Areas Where CASDA Can Support Your District
CASDA can help strengthen the effectiveness and efficiency of a wide range of school programs, including:
Special Education services
Curriculum development and alignment
Literacy
Instructional practices
Attendance and chronic absenteeism support
Professional development planning and evaluation
Assessment practices
Enrollment projections
Administrative alignment and human resources
Facilities utilization
School counseling services
And this list is just the beginning. If there’s a program in your district that needs a fresh perspective, our team is ready to help.
Let’s Work Together
If your district could benefit from an expert, objective review or if you’re simply curious about what an evaluation might look like, we’d love to talk. Contact CASDA Executive Director Timothy Backus at tbackus@casdany.org to schedule a consultation and explore how we can support your district’s continuous improvement efforts.
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