November 25, 2003

Margo K. Anderson

U.S. Department of Education

400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Room 4W333

Washington, DC 20202-5910

TOPIC:  Evaluation

Dear Dr. Anderson,

Attached is a statement on behalf of the American Evaluation Association, and its 3700 members, regarding the potential action of the Department of Education regarding Scientifically Based Evaluation Methods:  RIN 1890-ZA00.

This attached statement was prepared by a distinguished team of evaluators who are seen as national and international experts in the field of evaluation. The statement has been approved by the 2003 and 2004 Executive Committees of the American Evaluation Association, including:

Molly Engle, 2002 AEA President

Richard Krueger, 2003 AEA President

Nick Smith, 2004 AEA President

Sharon Rallis, 2005 AEA President

Nanette Keiser, 2003 Treasurer

Kathleen Bolland, 2004 Treasurer

We appreciate the opportunity to share our views on this important matter and we commend you and your colleagues for seeking public input on this critical issue.

Sincerely,

Richard A. Krueger

President, American Evaluation Association

Cc:

Sherwood L. Boehlert, Chairman, House Committee on Science

John A. Boehner, Chairman, House Committee on Education and the Workforce

Michael N. Castle, Chairman, House Subcommittee on Education Reform

Judd Gregg, Chairman, Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

Ralph M. Hall, Ranking Democrat, House Committee on Science

Tom Harken, Ranking Democrat, Senate Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education

Eddie Bernice Johnson, Ranking Democrat, House Subcommittee on Research

Edward M. Kennedy, Ranking Democrat, Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

George Miller, Ranking Democrat, House Committee on Education and the Workforce

David Obey, Ranking Democrat, House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education

Ralph Regula, Chairman, House Subcommittee on Labor Health and Human Services and Education

Nick Smith, Chairman, House Subcommittee on Research

Arlen Specter, Chairman, Senate Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education

Lynn C. Woolsey, Ranking Democrat, House Subcommittee on Education Reform

Click here to access the AEA Statement

Click here to access the Request for Comment in the Federal Register
Click here to access the AEA Press Release
Click here to access the AERA response to the Request for Comment

Click here to access the NEA Response as a pdf file