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Focus groups can be an effective way of adding substantial depth to questionnaire results.
Integrate evaluation into staff development programs. Trainings may include teaching participants how to use assessment needed for the program evaluation. This information can serve to both identify necessary resources and training needs for the staff development to be successful as well as a way of evaluatng the success of the course in meeting the objectives. Staff development sessions can be scheduled so that a time period after the last training session allows for implementation and assessment before participants return for a booster class. During this booster class, participants can share their experiences and assessment results and staff developers can provide needed assistance.