Program Assessments. The contractor shall provide program assessments, guidance or assistance to program office personnel in performing the function. The types of assessment activities anticipated are, but are not limited to: • Understanding, assisting with and using the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) • Technical studies and analysis • Applicability/impact of laws, regulations and policies. • Processing action items, position papers, studies and reports
Program Assessments. Each Division Office Program Manager is responsible for developing and keeping current an assessment of the current state of their assigned program, including a 3 to 5 year plan for advancing key elements of program improvement. This Assessment is updated every other year or when needed and is a key component to the yearly risk assessment.
Program Assessments. Program assessments provide an avenue to determine the performance of the FAHP. Assessments include joint assessments, self-assessments, and certification reviews. These tools are based on the common concepts of identifying strengths, areas of concerns, opportunities, and sharing “successful” practices to continually improve the programs. Program assessments may be triggered by national requirements/initiatives.
Program Assessments. Program assessments are conducted in accordance with FHWA’s Program Assessment Guidance and are performed annually typically during the months of December and January. Program assessments provide an avenue to determine the performance of the FAHP by providing a strategic and cyclical review of each program area (Finance, Design, Construction, Bridge, Pavement, etc.). Each assessment focuses on one program area. The assessments include, the common concepts of identifying strengths, areas of concern, opportunities, and sharing "best" practices to continually improve the programs. The overall status of each program is also summarized. Assessments include the results from joint risk assessments described below, including a prioritized list of risk responses. Program assessments may be triggered by national or Division requirements/ initiatives to strive for continual improvement. Program Assessments are different than Program Reviews in that assessments document the health of the whole program and reviews will typically evaluate a component of a program. Also, reviews are conducted if issues are known or suspected to exist in a program in order to identify and correct any root causes.
Program Assessments. Program assessments are a critical part of the CLEC program to demonstrate impacts on both our members and beneficiaries in order to sustain the program. Performance Evaluations Student Fellows 300- and 450-hour members and their supervisors must complete one performance evaluation at the end of their service. Full- and half-time Stipend members and their supervisors must complete two performance evaluations at the mid-term and end of service. Performance Evaluation templates are provided by CLEC. During performance evaluations, the supervisor and member will reflect on the member's progress and skill development and determine if they are on track to complete the required service hours and responsibilities. Members who do not receive a performance evaluation will not receive an education award. Progress Reports & Great Stories Members must complete quarterly progress reports as part of their direct service hours. These will be submitted approximately every three months. This includes maintaining data sheets of key program outputs, e.g., number of individuals served, and program outcomes. Each member is also required to submit at least one “Great Story” per quarter (every three months), with a picture of themselves wearing their AmeriCorps gear and in action. Stories will be submitted through the America Learns system. Stories should demonstrate the impact of the member’s service on the program beneficiaries (individuals served; for environmental stewardship projects – public and/or tribal lands) and/or the impact of national service on the CLEC AmeriCorps member. A WACC/CLEC photo release is required if faces of any non-members are pictured, with the exception of elected officials.
Program Assessments. This technique may take many forms, including joint risk assessments, self-assessment and program assessments. All of these tools are based on the common concepts of identifying strengths, weaknesses and opportunities, and the identification and sharing of ‘best’ practices to continually improve the program. Program assessments may be triggered by national requirements, national initiatives, or the desire to strive for continual improvement.
