Program Improvement Efforts for the ATE Program

This 27-page paper, provided by EvaluATE: Evaluation Resource Center for Advanced Technological Education, addresses the technical education program improvement efforts of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program and is intended for use by ATE staff. Others who may benefit from this paper include funded ATE projects, organizations or individuals seeking ATE funding, educators, and congressional staff involved in ATE funding. A table of contents and the following sections are included: The Intended Audience for This Paper, Origins of ATE Program Improvement Efforts, Program Improvement Defined, The Program Development Process, The State of ATE Program Improvement Efforts, Summary, Recommendations, and Strategies for Evaluation.