A component of the project funding stipulates that an evaluation will be performed by an outside evaluator to determine if project expectations are being met and that project priorities are being accomplished.  Sharon Y. Morrow, Ed.D., has been asked to perform the evaluation tasks required by the grant.  Dr. Morrow received her Doctor of Educational Administration from Baylor University in Waco, Texas.  She serves as an educational consultant to individual schools and districts seeking outside assistance in achieving student success.

Dr. Morrow will create and administer surveys to students and parents involved in the Learning for Life project.  The data will be analyzed and Dr. Morrow will provide data on average daily attendance and/or enrollment at each site, as well as data on student referrals by the school counselor and/or teacher(s).  Nine-week progress reports, a mid-year formative evaluation report, and a final summative evaluation report will be provided by Dr. Morrow.  These reports will provide a detailed explanation of the program and its current progress, a brief summary of the program, a description of the participants, a synopsis of the current level of operation at each site, overall program-wide recommendations, and progress towards achieving project objectives as identified in the grant.