Accomplishments
 
 
 

Evaluating the success of an Academy
Steps need to be put in place to evaluate the success of an academy. Data can be collected through observation, surveys, follow-ups, enrollment reports, graduation rates, dropout rates and formal and informal feedback from parents, students and employers.

Achieving Outcomes
If, in fact, students have achieved the outcomes of a particular academy, then it is possible to determine the academy's success. For example, the following is a list of Glencliff Academy of Business expected outcomes, followed by suggested means of evaluation:
Students who complete the IT Academy will:

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Become team players (team presentations, reports, etc.)
Develop good problem-solving skills (solutions to case solved, feedback from employers)
Broaden their content knowledge (pre-tests and post-tests, feedback from employers, test grades, project grades)
Improve their communication skills (presentations, reports, public speaking, results of student organization competitions, results of interviews, feedback from employers)
Increase their ability to apply knowledge (case study solutions, feedback from employers, portfolios)
Strengthen their computer skills (presentations and reports completed using computer software, feedback from employers, results from student organization contests, evaluations from projects completed for others outside the classroom)
Develop a business/workplace awareness (number of students who shadow, work with mentors, complete work-based learning experiences)
Understanding the need for post secondary education (follow-up of graduates indicating those who attend post secondary education and those who articulate)
 

Formal Course Evaluations
Formal course evaluations should be an integral part of the academy program. Checklist-type course evaluations are an easy way for students to assess the benefits of a course.

These evaluations focus on the content, method of teaching and relevance of the material that is covered. They should solicit input in the form of suggestions for improvement by students

 
 
 
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