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Nine booklets are
included in the Handbook for Evaluating HIV Education. These
booklets address evaluation of HIV policy, HIV curricula, HIV staff
development programs, and HIV-related student outcomes. They can be used
to help assess the quality of HIV education programs at the state and
local levels.
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Introduction
(PDF -
4294K)
Approx. 11 min. with 56Kbps modem
The Handbook
for Evaluating HIV Education is comprised of nine interrelated
yet separate booklets, each addressing a particular evaluation need.
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| Booklet
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Evaluating
HIV Education Programs
(PDF -
11,904K)
Approx. 32 min. with 56Kbps modem
Five key
guidelines are described to provide a step-by-step model for the
evaluation of an HIV education program.
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| Booklet
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Developing
and Revising HIV Policies
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9,350K)
Approx. 25 min. with 56Kbps modem
The need for
HIV-related policy development and evaluation is stressed. Six
documents and two databases are described to aid in the development
or revision of HIV-related policies. These documents provide useful
recommendations to policymakers regarding the procedures used to
develop HIV policies and their content. Checklists for the
policymaking process and policy content are provided in this booklet
to assist policymakers in judging their policies against the
recommendations suggested in the cited documents. In addition, a
sample educator survey is included to help policymakers gain
information from users of their policies.
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Appraising
an HIV Curriculum
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6,439K)
Approx. 16 min. with 56Kbps modem
Four
guidelines for the appraisal of an HIV curriculum are presented
along with a set of internal characteristics that can be used to
judge an HIV curriculum's probable effectiveness.
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Evaluating
HIV Staff Development Programs
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8,698K)
Approx. 21 min. with 56Kbps modem
Four
guidelines for planning the evaluation of HIV staff development
programs are described. A set of assessment instruments is provided
for use in such evaluations.
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| Booklet
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Assessment
Instruments for Measuring Student Outcomes Grades 5 - 7
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7,208K)
Approx. 19 min. with 56Kbps modem
Four
assessment instruments suitable for the evaluation of HIV education
programs for students in grades 5-7 are presented. The instruments
focus on HIV-related knowledge and attitudes, and on confidence in
one's ability to resist peer pressure. Descriptions of each
instrument and directions for administration and scoring are
provided.
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| Booklet
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Assessment
Instruments for Measuring Student Outcomes Grades 7 - 12
(PDF -
11,351K)
Approx. 30 min. with 56Kbps modem
Seven
assessment instruments are provided for use in the evaluation of HIV
education programs for students in grades 7-12. These instruments
address HIV-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors.
Descriptions of each instrument and directions for administration
and scoring are provided.
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| Booklet
7 |
Choosing
and Using an External Evaluator
(PDF
-8,569K)
Approx. 21 min. with 56Kbps modem
Seven
guidelines are provided for selecting and working with an external
evaluator in conducting an evaluation of and HIV education program.
A form for rating prospective evaluators, a sample position
description, and a sample contract are included.
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Reporting
Results of HIV Education Evaluation
(PDF -
10,416K)
Approx. 26 min. with 56Kbps modem
Five
guidelines are presented to assist in reporting the results of
evaluation studies related to HIV education. Three sample evaluation
reports are provided to illustrate use of the guidelines.
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Evaluation
of HIV Prevention Programs using Qualitative Methods
(PDF -
9,103K)
Approx. 23 min. with 56Kbps modem
The three
most commonly used qualitative methods are presented. These
techniques can proved valuable information about program
implementation, participant satisfaction, evidence of program
effectiveness, and the identification of areas needing improvement.
Qualitative measures can play an important role in an overall
program evaluation effort.
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Handbook for Evaluating HIV Education
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Silver Spring, MD 20907
Telephone: (888) 231-6405
Fax: (888) 282-7681
E-mail: HealthyYouth@cdc.gov
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