Spring 2026 SOWK 460w Week 02 - Steps in Program Evaluation

A presentation at Heritage University in January 2026 by Jacob Campbell and is tagged with Heritage University, BASW Program, SOWK 460w

Diagram with arrows labeled 1, 2, and 3, indicating a process. Text: 'Steps in Program Evaluation, Week 02,' and 'Spring 2026 SOWK 460w.' Mention of Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. at Heritage University.

Presentation slide titled 'SOWK 460w Week 02 Plan' with agenda and learning objectives related to program evaluation in social work. Includes objectives on purpose, steps, characteristics, ethics, and ideas for evaluation. Presenter: Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., at Heritage University. Spring 2026.

**Object:** Presentation slide **Action:** Displays course details **Context:** Describes a class at Heritage University, listing instructor contact info, class times, and land acknowledgment.**Text:** Left side: 'General Questions About the Class. We will talk more practically about the program evaluation later in class.'Right side: Details for 'Heritage University SOWK 460W (3 credits)'. Instructor: Dr. Jacob Campbell. Office hours, contact info, and class dates are provided. Includes Land Acknowledgement and Course Description.Bottom left: Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW at Heritage University, SOWK 460W Spring 2026.

A line graph labeled 'A' and 'B' with points rising from Week 5 to Week 9. Text: 'Single Case Design... before, during, and after treatment... effectiveness of an intervention.'

A presentation slide displays a QR code labeled 'Code of Ethics' on the right. On the left, text discusses social workers' ethical responsibilities and poses reflective questions. The background is beige.

Text slide outlines 'Why Program Evaluation,' listing benefits: ethical obligation, improve impact, support funding, identify needs, improve skills, clarify program, advocate for program. Author: Jacob Campbell, SOWK 460w Spring 2026.

Slide displaying guidelines for strong evaluation, listing considerations like sufficient sample size, objective data, legitimate claims, intervention evaluation, and data sharing. It highlights transparency in reporting limitations and connections between claims and interventions.

Object: Presentation slide Action: Explains finding evidence Context: Social worker interventions Text: - 'Looking for Evidence In Social Worker Interventions'- Questions about interventions, evidence, journal articles, and comparisons- References: 'Holden & Barker, 2018'- Instruction: Examine the article mentioned - Presented by: 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW at Heritage University, SOWK 460w Spring 2026'

Flowchart illustrating program evaluation steps, including identifying evaluation question, conceptualizing, operationalizing, selecting sample, data collection, management, and utilization. Titled 'Steps in a Program Evaluation' by Jacob Campbell, Ph.D.

The image is a flowchart illustrating steps in program evaluation. It includes stages like identifying evaluation questions, selecting samples, data collection, and analysis. Text includes course and author details: Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW at Heritage University, SOWK 460w Spring 2026.

A flowchart diagram outlines steps in a program evaluation process. Key sections include 'Identify Evaluation Question' and 'Conceptualize Question.' Text: 'Steps in Program Evaluation' by Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., Heritage University.

Flowchart illustrates program evaluation steps, detailing question identification, conceptualization, operationalization, method selection, sample selection, data collection, analysis, and information utilization. Labeled: 'Steps in a Program Evaluation,' 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW.'

A flowchart illustrates program evaluation steps: identifying questions, conceptualization, operationalization, and defining methods, leading to data collection and analysis. Text includes: 'A Flow Chart Steps in a Program Evaluation,' 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW at Heritage University,' 'SOWK 460w Spring 2026,' and steps such as 'Identify Evaluation Question,' 'Pick and Define Method,' and 'Utilization of Information.'

Flowchart illustrating steps in program evaluation, including 'Identify Evaluation Question,' 'Conceptualize Question,' 'Operationalize Question,' leading to 'Data Collection' and 'Data Management & Analysis.' Text includes course details, SOWK 460w Spring 2026, and creator's name, Jacob Campbell.

A flowchart illustrates program evaluation steps with numbered processes: Identify Evaluation Question, Conceptualize and Operationalize Questions, Pick Method, Select Sample, Data Collection, Management, Analysis, and Utilization. Presented by Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., Heritage University.

The image shows a flow chart detailing steps in program evaluation. Key actions include identifying evaluation questions, conceptualizing, operationalizing, defining methods, selecting samples, collecting data, and managing data. Text includes: 'A Flow Chart Steps in a Program Evaluation' by Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., and 'SOWK 460w Spring 2026.'

Flowchart illustrates steps in program evaluation: Identify Evaluation Question, Conceptualize, Operationalize, Pick Method, Select Sample, Data Collection, Data Management, Utilization. Text: 'Steps in a Program Evaluation,' 'The use of information for service improvement is primary,' Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. at Heritage University, SOWK 460w Spring 2026.

Flowchart outlines program evaluation steps: identifying evaluation question, conceptualizing and operationalizing it, selecting sample, defining method, collecting data, managing and analyzing data, utilizing information. Text includes: 'A Flow Chart Steps in a Program Evaluation,' 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW at Heritage University,' 'SOWK 460w Spring 2026.'

The slide, titled 'Practicums and Evaluation Ideas,' features a circular graphic labeled 'Working in Circles' with advice on communication. Questions prompt reflection on practicum activities and evaluations. Credits note Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW at Heritage University, SOWK 460w Spring 2026.

A presentation slide titled 'Developing a Learning Team' features colorful LEGO pieces surrounding the text 'It Takes Different Parts and Pieces.' Discussion points include qualities for an effective learning team. Presented by Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW, at Heritage University, SOWK 460w Spring 2026.

The slide outlines 'Program Evaluation as an Assignment,' detailing components such as '10 Individual Weekly Journal Entries,' 'Group Work Plan,' 'Agency Logic Model,' 'Executive Summary,' and 'Group Presentation,' authored by Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., at Heritage University for SOWK 460w Spring 2026.

Presentation slide with text 'Next Week is Asynchronous' and instructions for 'CITI Research Ethics and Compliance Training' and 'Forum Questions.' Includes the names Jacob Campbell and Heritage University, SOWK 460w Spring 2026.

Dr. Jacob Campbell

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Description

Program evaluation is an ethical obligation to us as social workers, but also beneficial to staff, agencies, and clients. During week two of this course, we will focus on the why of program evaluation and an overview of the evaluative process. We will also pick our learning teams for the program evaluation you will conduct this semester. The following is the agenda for the class session:

Why program evaluation as a process
The steps involved in program evaluation
Getting settled with the program evaluation assignment

Learning Objectives

Explain the purpose and importance of program evaluation in social work practice.
Describe the key steps involved in the program evaluation process and how they guide evaluation design and implementation.
Identify and evaluate characteristics of strong, evidence-informed program evaluations.
Apply ethical standards from the NASW Code of Ethics related to evaluation and research.
Generate initial ideas for program evaluation projects connected to their practicum settings.