Evidence focuses on the results of the programmatic feature.
Aligned with Criterion
Practices and evidence of impact should be directly linked to the criterion being evaluated. It must address all aspects of the criterion.
If your evidence is outcomes-based and aligned with criterion, move to the next components.
Specific, and wherever possible, quantifiable
Evidence of impact should be specific about the result for each programmatic feature. It should be descriptive of the outcome and, when possible, numeric in measure.
Measured by multiple sources
It is important to triangulate evidence from multiple sources, whenever possible. SOs should consult the Review Evaluation Tools in order to see the multiple sources of evidence ESE uses to evaluate a single criterion.
Interpreted
All evidence shared (whether it is state level data or SO-specific data) should be explained in a way that articulates the key takeaway(s).
Capture multiple points in time
This could include pre- and post- data; formative and summative data; and/or longitudinal data from multiple points throughout a year or over multiple years.
Overall, strong evidence of impact is:
Connected to plans and inputs
All evidence shared should be woven together in a cogent narrative that explains the connection between evidence of impact and inputs and clearly articulates any subsequent plans.
