Formative evaluation of the Foreign Credential Recognition Program : Évaluation formative du Programme de reconnaissance des titres de compétences étrangers : rapport final

In this way, the program recognizes that the building of partnerships is central to success iv Formative Evaluation of the Foreign Credential Recognition Program because of the number of partners involved, the complexity of issues, and the need for extensive coordination and open communication. [...] The reviewers felt, however, that the monitoring system for the FCRP will give a good indication of the potential for the FCRP to bring about systemic change – once the suggested improvements were made to the strategy. [...] The FCRP Formative Evaluation was designed to focus on four specific evaluation issues: an independent assessment of the clarity and relevance of measurable program objectives; the adequacy of program design in providing safeguards against overlap/duplication; validation of the Performance Measurement Framework and relevance of the performance indicators; assessing the availability, reliability an [...] Evaluators were requested to: • facilitate an independent assessment of the clarity and relevance of the program objectives, and ensure that the objectives are measurable; • assess the adequacy of program design in providing safeguards against overlap/ duplication; • validate the Performance Measurement Framework, ensuring the relevance of the performance indicators; and, • assess the availability [...] At the time of the project survey (fall 2005) very few funded projects had reached the stage that would enable a strong assessment of the level of pan-Canada action and standardization for the development of partnerships, tools and processes being advanced by the program.