Is there information available regarding the success of Title IV programs?
Yes, evaluation is one of the five Principles of Effectiveness. Title IV has a strong accountability component. Through our Smart Track needs assessment surveys, we can measure and track data. MSIS is another very effective measurement tool where data on incidents and dispositions can be compared from year to year, school-by-school. Depending on the goals the district sets for Title IV, some districts include the results in the school report card and can use data such as drop out rates and school attendance as part of their effectiveness. Additionally, districts usually complete their own evaluation that include all federal programs and present the information to parents and community as well as to district personnel.
