Competency 9

Evaluate Practice with Individuals,

Families, Groups, Organizations, and
Communities

Behaviors
Select and use appropriate methods for

evaluation of outcomes
Apply knowledge of human behavior and
the social environment, person-inenvironment, and other multidisciplinary
theoretical frameworks in the evaluation of
outcomes
Critically analyze, monitor, and evaluate
intervention and program processes and
outcomes
Apply evaluation findings to improve
practice effectiveness at the micro, mezzo,
and macro levels

Application of Behaviors
GALs complete court reports, child

placement forms, and ensure current

placement information is on file
Continual monitoring of the safety and
development of the children assigned to
the GALs through regular interviews, and
appropriate documentation
GALs must be able to identify the
significant people in the childs life, and
make appropriate recommendations for the
courts attention.