This article describes the principles of program evaluation and the technical assistance provided in 1986-87 to North Dakota local educational agencies (LEAs) for evaluating their special education programs. An example of planning for a local evaluation study on least restrictive environment (LRE) is included. Implications and recommendations are offered for program evaluation and for technical assistance in program evaluation, Local control of the evaluation activities is emphasized.
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ScheffelinM., MartinezJ., & RagsdaleD. (1987). Technical assistance in program evaluation for North Dakota Special Education Units: A report prepared for Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center, Utah State University.
