What’s in a Child Protection Policy?
Policies for youth-serving organizations in Massachusetts should clearly identify the duties and responsibilities of all staff, reflect both Federal…
Training Evaluation Models & Forms
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A Model for Evaluation: Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Training
Every training course needs a method of collecting feedback to ensure a course is designed and executed to meet its learning objectives.
The Kirkpatrick model of reaction, learning, performance, and impact is a framework you can use to evaluate the strength of your training program. Level One provides guidance on “reaction in training evaluation” to gauge trainees’ reactions to an instructor, course, and learning environment.
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