137 Program Management 7. Program Planning & Evaluation (continued) 3. Program Evaluation Level 1 Recognize the importance of program evaluation to ensure program quality. PM 7.3.1 Level 2 Participate in program evaluation as appropriate and as requested by program administration. PM 7.3.2 Level 3 Implement program evaluation activities. Assist with review and interpretation of annual program evaluation data. PM 7.3.3 Level 4 Develop, plan, and implement an annual program evaluation that assesses variables, such as the quality of personnel, physical environment, effectiveness of parent involvement, and community collaboration activities. Assess data gathered during program evaluation and use result for program improvement, decision making and accountability. Inform stakeholders, external agencies and policy makers of results. PM 7.3.4 Level 5 Analyze, evaluate, articulate, and apply evidence-based best practice regarding for program evaluation. PM 7.3.5 4. Program Improvement Level 1 Recognize the importance of participation in program improvement activities. PM 7.4.1 Level 2 Engage with staff, colleagues, and families in reflective practice and self-study and implement action plans for improvement. PM 7.4.2 Level 3 Participate in the creation of a program improvement action plan based on program evaluation results. PM 7.4.3 Level 4 Analyze, articulate, and apply program evaluation results to create an improvement plan that will: o Promote positive outcomes for children and families o Maintain a high-quality program based on regulatory standards and others related to quality improvement , certification, or accreditation programs o Integrate standards into program planning. o Promote high-quality standards and best practices for staff o Provide support for continuous professional development PM 7.4.4 Level 5 Promote evidence-based best practices with early childhood professionals, families, regulatory agencies, policymakers, and other service providers to implement policies that support high-quality services in a variety of early childhood settings. PM 7.4.5