Grants: Evaluation component
The work of the Whole Schools Initiative is evaluated at both the local and state level. The individual sites evaluate staff professional development and student art experiences as well as progress toward their goals. The Mississippi Arts Commission evaluates retreats and the Whole Schools Institute. Through staff planning, the commission also evaluates the progress of the initiative towards its stated goals. The grant application process and final reports provide avenues for evaluation of the work. Additionally, a team of national consultants has conducted a five-year study of the initiative available as PDF downloads.
