The Evaluator Competencies Self-Assessment required for the Learning Design and Technology 506 course gave me valuable insights. It allowed me to see the current strengths that I bring with my experience and areas where I need further development in regard to the five domains outlined by the American Evaluation Association’s Evaluator Competencies . My professional experience mostly comes from being in the classroom as a K-12 special education teacher. I use data frequently to monitor and report on student progress, adjust instruction, and develop IEP goals. I understand data and its use on a classroom level to work with students and collaborate with colleagues and families. The self-assessment, on the other hand, has made it clear that I am still developing when it comes to formal evaluation design and implementation with broader programs and systems. My novice, 2 out of 6, evaluator placement stems from my limited formal design and methodology experience, however I p...