METHODS USED TO COMMUNICATE

The literature on reporting evaluation results reveals there are but a few hard and fast rules about how one should accomplish this task. However, the literature does provide many suggestions that appear to be logical in most reporting situations. This document will discuss steps that should help one report evaluation findings effectively to various audiences. AUDIENCES OF EVALUATION RESULTS It is important for the evaluator or the educator (they may be the same) to deliberately identify those who can make use of the evaluation results. This includes people in supervision, administration, program participants, advisory groups and funders of the program, both private and public. The general public are important stakeholders if the program is supported by public funds. Lobbyists and aides to public policy and decision makers are key people to keep informed of program results