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SUMMARY:Credentialed Evaluation: A Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Evaluation Society – Ontario Chapter is pleased to host a Membership Networking Event. You are invited to join Evaluators for complimentary appetizers and an opportunity to engage in good conversation with seasoned and emerging evaluators. This is an open event; you do not need to be a CES Member to attend! \nThis event has a special focus on the Credentialed Evaluator (CE) designation. It will include a panel discussion on the experience of applying for the CE designation\, and the benefits of having the CE designation. The panel member will consist of the several Evaluators from various fields including the following: \nDr. Keiko Kuji-Shikatani\, C.E.\, is an internal Evaluator with the Ministry of Education\, infusing evaluative thinking in collaborative teams to build sector capacity for the use of evidence to inform decisions. She shares her Development Evaluation expertise widely leading interministerial collaborations\, evaluation capacity building for governments both in Canada and internationally\, through universities\, civil societies and EvalPartners. \nYasser Ismail\, MFA\, C.E.\, is the Corporate Evaluation Consultant at the College of Nurses of Ontario. Over the last seven years\, Yasser has worked as a full-time evaluation consultant within Ontario’s health system both as an external and internal evaluator. Yasser’s current focus is on using evaluative tools to facilitate evidence-informed program design and evaluation. Demonstrating evaluation value\, evaluation capacity building and reflective practice are also areas of interest for Yasser. \nMarika Warner\, MSc.\, C.E.\, is the Director of Research and Evaluation at MLSE LaunchPad\, a Sport For Development facility for youth facing barriers in downtown Toronto. Marika’s large portfolio includes program evaluation\, longitudinal research and academic partnerships focusing on positive youth development and corporate social responsibility in professional sport. Marika holds a BScPT from the University of Alberta and an MSc from the University of Toronto. Prior to her current role\, Marika worked as a clinician and clinical researcher at Toronto Rehab\, Bloorview Research Institute\, and Regent Park Community Health Centre. Marika is also a retired professional dancer and mother of one. \nDr. Cameron Norman\, C.E.\, is a professional designer\, psychologist\, educator\, and evaluator who works with human service organizations to organize and support innovation for wellbeing. Cameron has worked in evaluation as a practitioner\, scholar\, educator\, and advocate for more than 20 years and was among the first cohort of professionals to receive the Credentialed Evaluator designation in Canada. He is the President of Cense Ltd. and serves on the faculty at OCAD University in the Design and Health program and the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/credentialed-evaluation-a-panel-discussion-tickets-66764280761.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/credentialed-evaluation-a-panel-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Membership,Professional Development,Social Networking,Student,Student & New Practitioner
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SUMMARY:Performance Measurement: From Theory to Practice
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThe overall purpose of this two day intermediate to advanced level workshop is to focus on how performance measurement frameworks are built\, their technical properties\, and on how they add value to organizational decision-making. The challenges and limitations of developing performance measurement systems will also be emphasized. The workshop will present current approaches and research based practices in the performance measurement field. It is designed to bring your measures to life and to make performance measurement about transformation and not just about accountability. \nThe workshop format utilizes formal presentations\, interactive exercises\, discussions\, small group activities\, and case studies. Emphasis is placed on the relevance\, utility\, technical\, and practical application of performance measurement. Participants will have an opportunity to apply the theory learned. \nThe workshop is designed for individuals working in program evaluation\, performance measurement\, program managers\, funders\, board of directors. It is designed for both government and not-for-profit/human service delivery sectors. \n  \nPlease note that this workshop was originally slated for June 2019 and has been rescheduled. \nSpecific Learning Objectives:\nBy the end of the workshop\, you should have: \n\nA consistent approach to measuring organizational performance\nUse of common performance measurement language in your organization\nA specific set of criteria for determining effective performance indicators\nA set of indicators to track efficiency (outputs) & effectiveness (outcomes)\nA set of data collection methods for your performance indicator system\nA framework for developing performance measurement reports/dashboards\nAn initial set of appropriate performance targets/expectations\nA positive culture for the use & development of performance measurement\n\nCES Competencies Presented In Workshop:\nThe following CES competencies are covered in the workshop: \nReflective Practice\n1.1 Knows evaluation theories\, models & tools and is informed about new thinking and best practices;\n1.7 Uses self-awareness and reflective thinking to continuously improve practice \nTechnical Practice\n2.7 Identifies data requirements and data collection tools;\n2.6 Uses appropriate evaluation methods;\n2.7 Produces balanced evaluation reporting to support decision-making and learning \nSituational Practice\n3.4 Promotes usefulness of evaluation process and results \nManagement Practices\n4.2 Defines work parameters\, plans\, and agreements; \nInterpersonal Practice\n5.4 Uses a variety of processes that result in negotiated agreements and understandings. \nAbout the Facilitator:\nPaul Favaro Ph.D.\, CE is the Chief of Research\, Program Evaluation\, and Accountability for the Peel District School Board in Mississauga\, Ontario. He teaches management sciences at York University in Toronto. \nDr. Favaro has authored or co-authored articles\, chapters\, and technical reports\, and has conducted professional training workshops in the areas of program evaluation\, performance measurement\, and research methodology. He is on the editorial board of The Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation. Throughout his career\, he has worked as a research consultant to a wide variety of government ministries\, educational organizations\, charitable foundations\, and community-based programs. He has held several executive positions on the board of the Canadian Evaluation Society (CES). In 2010\, he was awarded a fellowship in the CES. He is a Credentialed Evaluator by the Canadian Evaluation Society. \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/performance-measurement-from-theory-to-practice-tickets-61618603903.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/performance-measurement-from-theory-to-practice/
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190329T170000
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SUMMARY:The Art & Science of Producing Effective Infographics
DESCRIPTION:Data visualization as a hot topic in the evaluation world\, especially in knowledge transfer activities. The interactive and multi-modal workshop will focus on a specific type of data visualization\, namely infographics – artistic or graphic presentation of data to communicate insights. We will briefly orient infographics in the realm of data visualization\, illustrating the different types of infographics. Then our focus will shift to the science of why we use infographics in communicating to our various audiences (clients and funders). We then venture into design theory\, calling on the works of data visualization experts Bernard Marr\, Stephanie Evergreen\, Garr Reynolds and Edward Tufte. The bulk of the time will be aimed at specific design elements of graphics\, colour\, and font\, which provide the visual cues to our most important element: the data. We will then put these elements together with examples\, and then look at resources and tools for infographic production. The session will conclude with a short question period. \nLearning objectives:\nBy the end of the Workshop\, the participant will be able to: \n\nCompare the different types of infographics and situate them in the greater web of data visualization\nUnderstand the basic tenets of design theory and how the brain process and information\nIdentify and appraise the design elements of effective infographics\nLocate and use various resources and tools for effective infographic production\n\nIn addition\, this workshop aims to strengthen capacities in line with the following Competencies for Canadian Evaluation Practice: \n\n2.8 Identify data sources\n2.13 Assesses trustworthiness of data\n2.16 Reports evaluation findings and results\n3.5 Serves the information needs of intended users\n4.6 Reports on progress and results\n5.1 Uses written communication skills and technologies\n\nAbout the Facilitator \nDr. A. Sidiq (Sid) Ali\, CE is the Managing Director of Research & Evaluation Consulting Inc. He is one of Canada’s leaders in credentialing program development and evaluation\, utilizing his psychometric and program evaluation expertise to lead high-stakes licensure and certification projects within professional governing bodies and regulators\, such as the Law Society of Upper Canada\, the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada\, the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals and the Royal Bank of Canada. Sid has been the recipient of the University of Toronto’s department of Curriculum\, Teaching and Learning’s Doctoral Scholarship and the National (U.S.) Science Foundation’s Evaluators’ Institute scholarship. He has earned the Credentialed Evaluator designation\, authoring many evaluation and technical reports\, publishing articles in magazines\, Canadian and international scholarly journals\, including twice in the Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation\, and presenting his work at national and international conferences in the domains of education\, evaluation and credentialing. He holds bachelor’s degrees in Humanities and Education\, as well as a Master’s degree and Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Educational Measurement and Evaluation from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. \n\n\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-art-and-science-of-producing-effective-infographics-tickets-56539216318.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/the-art-science-of-producing-effective-infographics/
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Developmental Evaluation in Action: Facilitating Social Innovation in Real-time
DESCRIPTION:Developmental Evaluation in Action: Facilitating Social Innovation in Real-time consists of three parts:  \nOnline webinar: Wednesday November 28\, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM\nIn-person: Tuesday December 4 & Wedenesday December\, 9 AM (registration 8:30 AM) – 3:30 PM. Refreshments will be provided.\nOn-line group consultation (optional): TBA \nCourse outline:\nThis blended course provides participants with introductory knowledge in the fundamentals of Developmental Evaluation (DE) and its implementation\, including the role and use of the Theory of Change/Action. \nThe course is focused on how developmental evaluators track\, document\, and help interpret the nature and implications of innovations and adaptations as they unfold\, and help extract lessons and insights from both processes and outcomes to inform the ongoing adaptive innovative process. (Patton\, McKegg\, & Wehipeihana\, 2015) \nSituational analysis and case studies will be used to authenticate the information being presented in order to equip evaluators with the practical application of DE within the complex\, dynamic environments they may experience in their work. \nThroughout the course participants will be invited to apply their learning to the programs/ evaluation activities in which they are involved. \nThe course will consist of a webinar and in-person session. An optional follow-up one-hour group consultation is offered to those participants wishing to present and discuss questions or issues concerning implementation of DE they may have. \nPlease note that this course requires the use of Michael Quinn Patton’s book Developmental Evaluation Exemplars: Principles in Practice (2015). This book can be purchased directly from Guilford Press here. \nInstructor Bios:\nMegan Börner has worked in the public education sector for over 25 years. She is currently with the Ontario Ministry of Education\, where she has created a model for embedding internal research and evaluation staff in policy/program teams to promote the understanding of evaluative thinking through everyday decisions and processes. \nDr. Keiko Kuji-Shikatani\, C.E.\, is an internal evaluator with the Ministry of Education\, infusing evaluative thinking in collaborative teams to build sector capacity for the use of evidence to inform decisions. She shares her DE expertise widely leading interministerial collaborations\, evaluation capacity building for governments both in Canada and internationally\, through universities\, civil societies and EvalPartners. \nDr. Wendy Rowe is a professor at Royal Roads University\, Victoria\, Canada\, teaching in the School of Leadership. She has 20 years professional experience in the evaluation field across Canada and United States\, using models of collaboration and developmental evaluation to enhance organizational capacities\, increase program efficiency and effectiveness\, and create learning organizations. \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/publish?crumb=422fc12ae78773&eid=51341056482.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/developmental-evaluation-in-action-facilitating-social-innovation-in-real-time/
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181012T150000
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SUMMARY:Strategic Project Management for Evaluators
DESCRIPTION:There are 47 tools and processes used in Project Management. Which ones are best suited to your evaluation practice? Join us this April for a workshop that will expand on four key project management tools you can use to advance and hone your evaluation practice. \nThe sheer number of tools and processes in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) can make it challenging for evaluators to know which tools to apply\, and when. This workshop provides theory and hands-on experience applying four PMBOK® derived light-touch project management tools that have been tailored for evaluation projects. All tools can be applied using the standard Microsoft Office suite of applications. \nParticipants will work with two case studies used to illustrate project management in practice\, with time for participants to share their own learnings and experiences. The workshop concludes with a facilitated session using a modified version of the PMBOK® risk management processes to help participants identify\, and begin to develop mitigation strategies for\, the risks most likely to affect evaluation projects. The course will enhance participant knowledge and application of project management tools and processes that have been tailored for evaluators\, with a focus on: \n// Understanding the project management mindset of “define then deliver”\n// Hands-on experience applying light-touch project management tools and processes; specifically: \n\nWork breakdown structure\nDeliverable-based Gantt chart schedule\nDeliverable-based budget\nDeliverable-based project tracking and reporting\n\n// Sharing experience and knowledge on the topic of common risks for evaluation projects \nThis course presupposes a basic understanding of evaluation theory and practice\, and is best suited for those with a firm grounding in its evaluation concepts \nThe Credentialed Evaluators competencies aligned through this workshop include: \nManagement Practice: skills and tools to manage a project/evaluation such as work plans\, coordinating accountabilities and resources (including budget) \nTechnical Practice: inclusion of core technical elements of evaluation in PM tools such as program theory and evaluation design\, as frameworks to technical practice \nInterpersonal Practice: attendance to process and tools that promote stakeholder involvement\, inclusion and discussion \nThis course is organized by CES Ontario Chapter and applicable towards your application to\, and maintenance of\, the Credentialed Evaluation (CE) designation. \nThis workshop is also eligible for 5.5 contact / training hours towards the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops for interactive exercises. \nAbout the Facilitator\nAlison Paprica PhD\, PMP is the Principal and founder of RPM – a boutique consulting firm that provides strategic\, light-touch project management services and training. Through RPM\, Alison has provided workshops to build project management capacity in diverse audiences including evaluators\, graduate students\, and principal investigators leading large research grants. As adjunct faculty at the Institute of Health Policy Management & Evaluation at the University of Toronto\, Alison developed and delivers a graduate student course on Strategic Project Management for Research. \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/strategic-project-management-for-evaluators-2018-tickets-44807496428.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/strategic-project-management-for-evaluators/
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180928T123000
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SUMMARY:The Art and Science of Producing Effective Infographics
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nData visualization as a hot topic in the evaluation world\, especially in knowledge transfer activities. The interactive and multi-modal workshop will focus on a specific type of data visualization\, namely infographics – artistic or graphic presentation of data to communicate insights. We will briefly orient infographics in the realm of data visualization\, illustrating the different types of infographics. Then our focus will shift to the science of why we use infographics in communicating to our various audiences (clients and funders). We then venture into design theory\, calling on the works of data visualization experts Bernard Marr\, Stephanie Evergreen\, Garr Reynolds and Edward Tufte. The bulk of the time will be aimed at specific design elements of graphics\, colour\, and font\, which provide the visual cues to our most important element: the data. We will then put these elements together with examples\, and then look at resources and tools for infographic production. The session will conclude with a short question period. \nLearning objectives:\nBy the end of the Workshop\, the participant will be able to: \n\nCompare the different types of infographics and situate them in the greater web of data visualization\nUnderstand the basic tenets of design theory and how the brain process and information\nIdentify and appraise the design elements of effective infographics\nLocate and use various resources and tools for effective infographic production\n\nIn addition\, this workshop aims to strengthen capacities in line with the following Competencies for Canadian Evaluation Practice: \n\n2.8 Identify data sources\n2.13 Assesses trustworthiness of data\n2.16 Reports evaluation findings and results\n3.5 Serves the information needs of intended users\n4.6 Reports on progress and results\n5.1 Uses written communication skills and technologies\n\nAbout the Facilitator \nDr. A. Sidiq (Sid) Ali\, CE is the Managing Director of Research & Evaluation Consulting Inc. He is one of Canada’s leaders in credentialing program development and evaluation\, utilizing his psychometric and program evaluation expertise to lead high-stakes licensure and certification projects within professional governing bodies and regulators\, such as the Law Society of Upper Canada\, the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada\, the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals and the Royal Bank of Canada. Sid has been the recipient of the University of Toronto’s department of Curriculum\, Teaching and Learning’s Doctoral Scholarship and the National (U.S.) Science Foundation’s Evaluators’ Institute scholarship. He has earned the Credentialed Evaluator designation\, authoring many evaluation and technical reports\, publishing articles in magazines\, Canadian and international scholarly journals\, including twice in the Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation\, and presenting his work at national and international conferences in the domains of education\, evaluation and credentialing. He holds bachelor’s degrees in Humanities and Education\, as well as a Master’s degree and Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Educational Measurement and Evaluation from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto \n\n\n\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-art-and-science-of-producing-effective-infographics-tickets-48078149038.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/the-art-and-science-of-producing-effective-infographics/
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
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