1. A sound evaluation design will measure the extent to which your program was effective in achieving its objectives.
2. Evaluation design must be carefully aligned with the program objectives and should do the following:
   cover products and process,
   define evaluation criteria,
   describe data gathering methods,
   describe the process of data analysis.
3. The following questions need to be included in designing the evaluation system:
   Did the program accomplish its objectives?
   Did the program operate as it was designed to operate?
   What variables need to be considered in monitoring the program structure?
4. An evaluation plan should identify who will be performing the evaluation and their expertise in the area to be evaluated.
5. Evaluation design must provide for a continuous monitoring system.
6. An appropriate analysis and reporting system must be incorporated in the evaluation design.

NOTE: Evaluation is any systematic process that is designed to reduce uncertainty about the effectiveness of a particular program component. Evaluation should also include considerations of various alternatives for continuing, expanding, or terminating the program.