Identifying program theory: A step toward evaluating categorical state-funded educational programs

Purposes of this study were to: (a) identify program theory, (b) develop a theory-based framework, and (c) inquire into the feasibility of a theory-based evaluation as an alternative to the traditional method-based approaches for evaluating categorical state-funded programs. The context for this study was Illinois' Truants' Alternative and Optional Education Program (TAOEP).

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Education

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Grayson, Thomas E.

Contributors dc:contributor

• DeStefano, Lizanne

• Education, Administration
• Education, General
• Education, Educational Psychology

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1992 Grayson, Thomas E.

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9236474
(UMI)AAI9236474

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/21319