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Altschuld, James W.; Witkin, Belle Ruth – 2000
This book shows how the results of needs assessments can be transformed into action plans for an organization and discusses the procedures for facilitating that change. The book also contains a detailed glossary of needs assessment terms. The chapters are: (1) "The Need"; (2) "The Three Phases of Needs Assessment: A Closer Look"; (3) "Data-Related…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Educational Planning, Needs Assessment, Organizational Development
Witkin, Belle Ruth; Altschuld, James W. – 1995
This book describes a structure for understanding and managing the process and options for gathering and analyzing data on needs. The three-phase model that forms the basis for the structure grew from both theory and practical experience in many settings. The focus is on assessing the needs of organizations rather than individuals. It is stressed…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Evaluation Methods, Focus Groups

Altschuld, James W.; Lower, Michael A. – New Directions for Program Evaluation, 1984
The procedures used in a successful mailed evaluation questionnaire effort are described, and guidance is given to those who are unfamiliar with the methodology. (Author)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Elementary School Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Principals