Section I (Continued) -
Measuring Effectiveness of Professional Development Programs

29.	How involved, if at all, has your state agency for higher education been in developing a system for measuring the effectiveness of professional development programs for PK-12 teachers?
	1.		Very greatly involved - Continue.
	2.		Greatly involved - Continue.
	3.		Moderately involved - Continue.
	4.		Somewhat involved - Continue.
	5.		Not involved (Click here to skip to question 32.)
	6.		Not applicable/Do not know (Click here to skip to question 32.)

30.	Which of the following offices, agencies, and institutions has your state agency for higher education collaborated with in developing a system for measuring the effectiveness of professional development programs for PK-12 teachers? (Select all that apply.)
	1.		State education agency (SEA)
	2.		Governor’s Office
	3.		Legislative committees
	4.		Professional standards board
	5.		Public school districts
	6.		Public schools
	7.		Public school associations (e.g., PTAs, PTOs, etc.)
	8.		Teacher unions or associations
	9.		Colleges/universities
	10.		Businesses
	11.		Civic or community organizations
	12.		Other - Please specify below.
	13.		None of the above (did not collaborate)

	Please specify other entities here.

31.	Currently, what level of progress, if any, has been made in developing a system for measuring the effectiveness of professional development programs for PK-12 teachers?
	1.		Completed
	2.		High level of progress
	3.		Moderate level of progress
	4.		Low level of progress
	5.		Very low level or no progress
	6.		Not applicable/Do not know

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Full Report: GAO-09-593

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