In Section 5: Evaluation, you learned that finding an external evaluator that is a good fit for you and your program is critical for conducting an evaluation that is useful for you. Interviewing potential evaluators and asking key questions will help you choose an evaluator that is right for you.
Directions: When considering an external evaluator, use the following general guidelines and ask the following questions, filling in relevant program-specific elements where necessary. Then use the worksheet on the pages that follow when meeting with potential external evaluators.