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Quality Assurance & Improvement Flashcards

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  1. Which evaluation model is most commonly used to assess the effectiveness of SAC program outcomes by measuring changes in student behavior over time?

    Answer: Summative evaluation

    Summative evaluation measures end-of-program outcomes and behavioral changes, making it ideal for assessing overall SAC program effectiveness.

  2. A SAC counselor wants to determine if a new early intervention strategy is being implemented as intended. Which quality assurance approach should they use?

    Answer: Fidelity assessment

    Fidelity assessment determines whether an intervention is being delivered as designed, ensuring implementation quality.

  3. When reviewing program data, a SAC counselor notices that referral rates to outside agencies increased by 40% but student follow-through dropped. What is the BEST next step?

    Answer: Conduct a process evaluation to identify barriers

    A process evaluation identifies barriers and gaps in service delivery that explain why follow-through is not occurring.

  4. Which data source provides the MOST direct evidence that a SAC program is reducing substance use among students?

    Answer: Pre/post self-report surveys on substance use frequency

    Pre/post self-report surveys measuring substance use frequency directly capture changes in the target behavior the program aims to reduce.

  5. A school district requires SAC programs to demonstrate alignment with ASCA National Model standards. This requirement reflects which quality assurance principle?

    Answer: Accountability to professional standards

    Aligning with ASCA National Model standards reflects accountability to established professional standards that guide school counseling practice.

  6. A SAC counselor uses control groups to compare outcomes between students who received services and those who did not. This methodology is BEST described as:

    Answer: Quasi-experimental evaluation design

    Comparing a treatment group to a non-treatment group without random assignment is a hallmark of quasi-experimental design.

  7. Which indicator is considered a LEADING indicator of program quality rather than a lagging indicator?

    Answer: Percentage of high-risk students screened within 30 days of referral

    Screening timeliness is a process metric that predicts future outcomes, making it a leading indicator of program quality.