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SUMMARY:CES Ontario Virtual Conference: Politics\, Progress and Possibility
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conference on the theme of Politics\, Progress and Possibility! Network\, learn\, and grow with evaluators like you!\nThe Canadian Evaluation Society Ontario Chapter (CES Ontario) is pleased to invite evaluation practitioners\, researchers\, academics\, emerging evaluators\, and students to join us for CES Ontario’s 2025 Virtual Conference. \nEvaluation is a constantly changing field of practice\, informed by new and emerging technologies\, approaches\, and political pressures. We will survey these topic areas\, explore their interplays and connections\, and discuss how to integrate them into our work. \nTopic Areas: \n\nNew and next approaches to program evaluation: new evaluation processes\, frameworks\, and models\, alternative funding models\, and decolonized evaluation approaches\nTechnology: how AI (and other tools!) are changing evaluation\, and considerations of utility and equity\nPolitical considerations: evaluation politics in Ontario\, Canadian\, and international contexts\, as well as managing projects and stakeholders\n\nConference participants will: \n\nGain a deeper understanding of current trends\, innovations\, opportunities\, and challenges for enhancing and integrating approaches in evaluation.\nGain important evaluation skills to address current and future trends.\nEnhance connections with other evaluators\, networks\, and organizations.\nContribute to discussions about the importance of evaluative thinking and evaluation practice in the areas of new approaches\, technology\, and politics.\n\nVisit our Virtual Conference website for session descriptions\, speaker bios\, and more!
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/ces-ontario-virtual-conference-politics-progress-and-possibility/
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Membership,Professional Development,Social Networking,Student,Student & New Practitioner
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SUMMARY:September 2025 e-Essential Skills Series
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Evaluation Society’s on-line ten-week course offers participants with a basic understanding of the main models and practices of evaluation. No prior knowledge of evaluation or social science research methods is required to participate. Participants will gain: \n\nBasic knowledge and skills\,\nAppreciation for essential elements of evaluation\,\nCapacity to apply acquired knowledge and skills\, and\nDevelopment as an evaluation professional.\n\nThe Essential Skills Series is ten self-paced learning modules that cover everything from basics like the objectives of evaluations\, all the way through to practical skills such as budgeting and workplan development. The discussion forum encourages knowledge transfer/sharing among participants and instructor\, instructor reviewed assignments to guide learners and real-time Zoom learning at the start and conclusion of the course. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe the role of evaluation in the program lifecycle;\nExplain common evaluation terms\, functions\, and approaches;\nList the steps in planning and conducting an evaluation;\nDescribe how common social science data collection methods are used in evaluations;\nDescribe the value and use of project management concepts in evaluations;\nOutline ways to support the use of evaluation findings and produce actionable evaluation reports; and\nRecognize evaluation standards and ethical principles and identify their role in the professionalization of evaluation in Canada.\n\nLearners will be expected to: \n\nComplete one module per week independent of the facilitator;\nParticipate regularly in discussion forums with participants and the instructor;\nComplete seven assignments to submit to facilitator for review/feedback\n\nAbout the Facilitator \nDr. Keiko Kuji-Shikatani\, Credentialed Evaluator\, is a Canadian Evaluation Society Fellow (CESF)\, and a CES Credentialing Board member. Keiko has studied embedding monitoring and evaluation systems in organization for her doctoral work which she continues to expand through her evaluation practice for over 35 years. She is an international expert on principle-focused developmental evaluation for learning as we go for continuous quality improvement in the public sector\, evaluative thinking\, evaluation use\, evaluation capacity building\, evaluator competencies and professionalization of evaluators. Keiko was instrumental in the development and the operationalization of the Canadian Evaluation Society’s Credentialed Evaluator Designation and documented our Canadian experience for the use of other evaluations societies around the world in a special edition of the Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/september-2025-e-essential-skills-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development,Student,Student & New Practitioner
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SUMMARY:August 2025 Essential Skills Series Intensive
DESCRIPTION:This 4-day course was developed by the Canadian Evaluation Society to provide participants with a basic understanding of the main models and practices associated with the profession of evaluation. Prior knowledge of evaluation and of social science research methods is not required. There are no examinations associated with the course\, nor is there any homework. Participation in all 15 course modules entitles you to a Certificate of Completion from the Canadian Evaluation Society. \nParticipants will gain: \n\nBasic knowledge and skills\,\nAppreciation for essential elements of evaluation\,\nCapacity to apply acquired knowledge and skills\, and\nDevelopment as an evaluation professional.\n\nThe Essential Skills Series is ten self-paced learning modules that cover everything from basics like the objectives of evaluations\, all the way through to practical skills such as budgeting and workplan development. The discussion forum encourages knowledge transfer/sharing among participants and instructor\, instructor reviewed assignments to guide learners and real-time Zoom learning at the start and conclusion of the course. \nCourse Competencies\nParticipants will be able to describe in basic terms: \n\nthe uses and benefits of evaluation\ncommon settings in which evaluation takes place\nwhere evaluations and performance monitoring fit in the program cycle\nunderlying theories related to evaluation\, and their implications\nthe historical and technical context in which evaluation takes place\nthe range of terminology used in evaluation\ncauses of\, and responses to\, resistance\npotential misuses of evaluation\ncultural considerations in conducting evaluations\nethical considerations with respect to evaluation\nevaluation standards\nevaluation as a profession\nthe role of CES\, including the CE system\nspecial applications of evaluation\nthe relevance of\, and processes associated with:\nidentifying evaluation objectives\nidentifying and engaging evaluation clients and stakeholders\, and establishing roles\ndevelop a program profile\ncreating evaluation questions and indicators\ncommon data collection methods\ncreating an appropriate and valid evaluation design\, including the selection of data collection methods\ncollecting data\, including performance monitoring\ndata management\nassessing data quality\ndata analysis\, including cost effectiveness analysis\ndetermining evaluation scale and budget\nproject management\nsynthesis of evidence leading to the development of conclusions and recommendations\nevaluation reporting and dissemination\nParticipants will also gain elementary experience in:\n\n• creating logic models\n• developing indicators\n• question construction\n• creating an evaluation matrix\n• writing findings statements\n• creating a reporting plan \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
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/august-2025-essential-skills-series-intensive/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre\, 30 Carlton Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5B 2E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development,Student,Student & New Practitioner
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SUMMARY:Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis Techniques for Qualitative Data
DESCRIPTION:About this event:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis intermediate level workshop introduces techniques for analysing qualitative data such as interview results. By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to conduct these types of analyses in a clear and systematic manner. The workshop will review the main techniques using MS Excel. A general overview of computer-assisted qualitative analysis software will also be presented. Key techniques will be presented step-by-step\, using a real-life case study. An Excel file workbook will be provided so that workshop registrants can apply the techniques discussed directly. Among other things\, best practice in quantifying data using percentages and proportions will be discussed\, as will the pros and cons of quantifying qualitative data. \nLearning outcomes: Apply qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques for qualitative data\, understand the pros and cons of quantifying qualitative data \nAbout the Facilitators: \nSimon Roy\, PhD\, CE – Simon is a GGI Senior Associate and has over 28 years of program evaluation experience. Simon has a PhD in Sociology (University Paris -Nanterre) and is a Credentialed Evaluator. Since 2001\, Simon has facilitated multiple intermediate level and advanced level workshops for the Canadian Evaluation Society\, at national conferences and for many chapters. He has also designed courses for the CES\, including the current version of the online survey course; he delivered this course multiple times. Most recently he delivered a half-day workshop at the CES Conference in Quebec City on qualitative and quantitative approaches to analyzing qualitative data. He is also part-time professor at Ottawa University and l’École nationale d’administration publique\, where he teaches program evaluation and performance measurement at the graduate level on a regular basis. Simon is also a published author. He recently published a book chapter on the professionalization of evaluation (with B. Gauthier). \nPascale Latulippe\, MA – Pascale is a Senior Consultant at GGI with more than 5 years of experience working in program evaluation. Pascale has a Graduate Diploma in Program Evaluation (University of Ottawa)\, a Master’s degree in International Development (University of Queensland)\, and\, a Bachelor degree in Peace & Conflict Studies (University of Toronto). Pascale has co-facilitated a number of workshops including this half day workshop at a Canadian Evaluation Society Conference.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/qualitative-and-quantitative-analysis-techniques-for-qualitative-data/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Logic Models and Performance Measurement
DESCRIPTION:In this intermediate level course\, participants will advance their logic model and performance measurement skills. In the logic model portion of the course\, participants will develop a complex logic model\, role play explaining it to evaluation clients\, and respond to questions/critiques. In the performance measurement portion of the course\, participants will develop indicators\, critique an existing set of indicators\, debate the pros and cons of various performance measurement approaches\, and determine the best approaches based on a set of scenarios. \nKey Learnings:\nThis workshop aims to strengthen capacities in line with the following Competencies for Canadian Evaluation Practice: \nTechnical practice \n\nClarifies the program theory\nIdentifies data requirements\, sources\, sampling and data collection tool\n\nInterpersonal practice \n\nUses communication strategies appropriate to the cultural\, linguistic\, social and political context\nDemonstrates effective\, appropriate and respectful verbal and non-verbal communication skills\n\nAbout the Facilitator:\nSandy Moir\, MBA\, CE\, FCMC\, CMP – a Partner at Goss Gilroy Managment Consultants Inc (CGI)\, Sandy has almost 30 years of experience in evaluation and performance measurement. Sandy conducts work in all sectors\, from employment to small business\, from science to culture. Sandy has an MBA and is a Fellow Certified Management Consultant (CMC-Canada)\, a Certified Change Management Professional (Prosci) and Credentialed Evaluator (CES). Sandy is committed to lifelong learning and excels at group facilitation. She is also a seasoned presenter and routinely presents at CES conferences\, PPX symposia and CMC-Canada events. She has designed and delivered training on evaluation and performance measurement\, evaluation and change management\, evaluation and complex transformations\, and the development of online learning tools for result-based management to various government and not-for-profit organizations over her career. Sandy has also delivered the CES ESS training several times over the years
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/logic-models-and-performance-measurement-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Navigating Evaluation Challenges
DESCRIPTION:About This Event: \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin this engaging workshop on “Navigating Evaluation Challenges\,” where we will explore the complexities of conducting impactful evaluations in diverse settings. This workshop uses a typology of evaluation challenges commonly encountered by practicing evaluators to frame workshop dimensions. This interactive session will delve into the methodological challenges of data collection\, analysis\, and validity\, helping participants develop strategies to enhance validity and reliability. We will also examine conceptual challenges\, such as framing and defining evaluation goals that align with organizational priorities. Ethical considerations will be a focal point\, with discussions on transparency\, consent\, and cultural sensitivity. Additionally\, we’ll address cross-cutting issues like stakeholder engagement\, resource constraints\, and the need for adaptable evaluation frameworks. It includes methodological\, conceptual\, ethical\, as well as cross-cutting challenges. Examples are drawn from academic literature\, personal and professional practice to encourage collective reflection\, areas for improvement\, and lessons learned. This workshop is ideal for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of evaluation practices and overcome common obstacles in their work. \nAbout the Facilitator: \nJane Whynot\, MEd\, PhD – is a Partner at Goss Gilroy Management Consultants Inc (GGI)\, Jane has almost 30 years of experience in evaluation and performance measurement. Jane conducts work in all sectors\, from employment to small business\, from science to culture. Jane has a Masters of Assessment and Evaluation (University of Melbourne) and a Doctorate in Philosophy exploring how GBA Plus is integrated in the federal government evaluation function (University of Ottawa). She is an associate editor at the Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation and holds adjunct status at Carleton University. Jane is committed to lifelong learning\, is a seasoned keynote and routinely presents at international evaluation conferences including AEA\, CES\, and PPX symposia. She has designed and delivered training on evaluation\, performance measurement\, GBA Plus\, the integration of GBA Plus in evaluation\, and qualitative methods in evaluation over her career.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/navigating-evaluation-challenges/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development,Student & New Practitioner
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SUMMARY:The Art and Science of Creating Effective Infographics
DESCRIPTION:Data visualization as a hot topic in the evaluation world\, especially in knowledge transfer activities. This fast-paced webinar 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 some different types of infographics. Then our focus will shift to the science of why we should use infographics in our communication suite 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\, and Garr Reynolds. The bulk of the time will be aimed at specific design elements of graphics\, colour\, font\, and layout\, which help us tell the story of 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. If time permits\, 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: \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 \nAbout the Faciliator: \nA. Sidiq (Sid) Ali\, is an expert in education programs\, focusing on assessment program development\, management and evaluation. He has over 20 years’ experience as an evaluator. Sid combines his skills in psychometrics and evaluation to foster his professional interests in program evaluation capacity-building in the private sector\, program development in licensure and certification contexts\, as well as in effective data analytics and visualization. Since founding his consulting practice (www.rae-consult.com)\, he has worked with profession regulators and governing bodies in accounting and financial management\, healthcare\, law and international sanctions\, as well as with the learning and development units of two of the big five Canadian banks. He began his better data visualization journey in 2008\, focusing on effective presentation strategies for PowerPoint. He now blogs and speaks about data visualization\, and has been an invited guest blogger on Stephanie Evergreen’s effective data visualization blog. He has produced infographics for official CES communications\, has conducted a CES national webinar on infographics and has facilitated workshops on infographics for CES-ON and CES-MB. Sid is a Credentialed Evaluator\, earned his M.Ed. and Ph.D. from the University of Toronto in Educational Measurement and Evaluation\, and was a two-term Director for CES-ON.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/the-art-and-science-of-creating-effective-infographics/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development,Student & New Practitioner
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SUMMARY:Inclusive and Equitable Evaluation Using a Theory of Change
DESCRIPTION:About the Session \nEvaluators and implementers develop Theories of Change (ToCs) to explain the logic of a proposed project\, demonstrate how desired change could happen in a particular context\, and provide data-driven rationales for how and why it will succeed in generating impact. ToCs are developed in the proposal phase or early in project implementation but are not returned to during the rest of the project. Yet\, even the best-laid plans often go awry\, and evaluators miss key opportunities to reflect on their approach. To promote equity and social justice in our work\, it’s crucial to challenge our own epistemological foundations by identifying and testing our biases to consider the ramifications of our practice. One such way to do this is by iteratively and deliberately testing a ToC throughout the project lifecycle. \nBy using a ToC not only as a product\, but as a process\, evaluators can reap a multitude of benefits such as: proactively identifying risks\, triggering reflection and iterative learning\, appropriately adapting work plans\, strengthening communication\, establishing (or maintaining) stakeholder buy-in\, and facilitating proper hand-over. \nAbout the Facilitator \nElizabeth Sweitzer is a Monitoring and Evaluation Subject Matter Expert\, with +11 years experience as a facilitator\, course instructor and educator for professional development and executive education workshops\, as well as + 7 years experience in measuring performance of international development programs and research programs across private\, public\, and social sectors. She currently works as a Senior Consultant with Guidehouse for programs related to energy and sustainability. Her specialty is providing Program Evaluation\, guiding clients on methods to improve performance management. She possesses a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Cornell University\, is a Certified Change Management Professional\, and Certified Project Management Professional. Elizabeth was a Fulbright Fellow to Brazil (2015). She is fluent in English\, Spanish and Portuguese\, and proficient in French.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/inclusive-and-equitable-evaluation-using-a-theory-of-change/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240819T090000
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SUMMARY:Essential Skills Series - Summer 2024 Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Essential Skills Series: In-Person\nThis 4-day course was developed by the Canadian Evaluation Society to provide participants with a basic understanding of the main models and practices associated with the profession of evaluation. Prior knowledge of evaluation and of social science research methods is not required. There are no examinations associated with the course\, nor is there any homework. Participation in all 15 course modules entitles you to a Certificate of Completion from the Canadian Evaluation Society. \nParticipants will gain: \n\nBasic knowledge and skills\,\nAppreciation for essential elements of evaluation\,\nCapacity to apply acquired knowledge and skills\, and\nDevelopment as an evaluation professional.\n\nCourse Competencies\nParticipants will be able to describe in basic terms: \n\nthe uses and benefits of evaluation\ncommon settings in which evaluation takes place\nwhere evaluations and performance monitoring fit in the program cycle\nunderlying theories related to evaluation\, and their implications\nthe historical and technical context in which evaluation takes place\nthe range of terminology used in evaluation\ncauses of\, and responses to\, resistance\npotential misuses of evaluation\ncultural considerations in conducting evaluations\nethical considerations with respect to evaluation\nevaluation standards\nevaluation as a profession\nthe role of CES\, including the CE system\nspecial applications of evaluation\nthe relevance of\, and processes associated with:\nidentifying evaluation objectives\nidentifying and engaging evaluation clients and stakeholders\, and establishing roles\ndevelop a program profile\ncreating evaluation questions and indicators\ncommon data collection methods\ncreating an appropriate and valid evaluation design\, including the selection of data collection methods\ncollecting data\, including performance monitoring\ndata management\nassessing data quality\ndata analysis\, including cost effectiveness analysis\ndetermining evaluation scale and budget\nproject management\nsynthesis of evidence leading to the development of conclusions and recommendations\nevaluation reporting and dissemination\nParticipants will also gain elementary experience in:\n\n• creating logic models\n• developing indicators\n• question construction\n• creating an evaluation matrix\n• writing findings statements\n• creating a reporting plan \nRegistration includes course materials. \nDownload a PDF of the Essential Skills Series course description \nRegistration Cost\n\nCES Ontario members receive a discount on the general admission ticket prices for the Essential Skills Series. If you’re interested in becoming a CES Ontario member\, please visit the Canadian Evaluation Society. \nCES Member: $1199\nNon-Member: $1299 \n2024 Early Bird pricing until June 19! Use the code EARLYBIRD24 for $100 off registration price! \nPrices do not include HST or registration fees. \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.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/essential-skills-series-summer-2024-intensive/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre\, 30 Carlton Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5B 2E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development,Student,Student & New Practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="CES Ontario":MAILTO:admin@evaluationontario.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240530T130000
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SUMMARY:The Art and Science of Producing Effective Infographics
DESCRIPTION:About This Workshop: \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\nCompetencies for Canadian Evaluation Practice: \nTechnical Practice \n\n\n\n2.8 Identify data sources\n2.13 Assesses trustworthiness of data\n2.16 Reports evaluation findings and results\n\n\n\nSituational Practice \n\n\n\n3.5 Serves the information needs of intended users\n\n\n\nManagement Practice \n\n\n\n4.6 Reports on progress and results\n\n\n\nInterpersonal Practice \n\n\n\n5.1 Uses written communication skills and technologies\n\n\n\nEvent location:\nOnline through Zoom\n\nCost:\n$189 for CES Members\n$219 for General Admission.\nPrice does not include HST.\n\nKey Learnings:\nThis workshop aims to strengthen capacities in line with the following Competencies for Canadian Evaluation Practice:\n\nTechnical practice \n\nClarifies the program theory\nIdentifies data requirements\, sources\, sampling and data collection tool\n\nInterpersonal practice \n\nUses communication strategies appropriate to the cultural\, linguistic\, social and political context\nDemonstrates effective\, appropriate and respectful verbal and non-verbal communication skills\n\nAbout the Facilitator:\nA. Sidiq (Sid) Ali\, is an expert in education programs\, focusing on assessment program development\, management and evaluation. He has over 20 years’ experience as an evaluator. Sid combines his skills in psychometrics and evaluation to foster his professional interests in program evaluation capacity-building in the private sector\, program development in licensure and certification contexts\, as well as in effective data analytics and visualization. Since founding his consulting practice (www.rae-consult.com)\, he has worked with profession regulators and governing bodies in accounting and financial management\, healthcare\, law and international sanctions\, as well as with the learning and development units of two of the big five Canadian banks. He began his better data visualization journey in 2008\, focusing on effective presentation strategies for PowerPoint. He now blogs and speaks about data visualization\, and has been an invited guest blogger on Stephanie Evergreen’s effective data visualization blog. He has produced infographics for official CES communications\, has conducted a CES national webinar on infographics and has facilitated workshops on infographics for CES-ON and CES-MB. Sid is a Credentialed Evaluator\, earned his M.Ed. and Ph.D. from the University of Toronto in Educational Measurement and Evaluation\, and was a two-term Director for CES-ON.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/the-art-and-science-of-producing-effective-infographics-9/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development,Student & New Practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="CES Ontario":MAILTO:admin@evaluationontario.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240115T080000
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DTSTAMP:20260523T215138
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231001T172646Z
UID:6608-1705305600-1711299600@evaluationontario.ca
SUMMARY:January 2024 e-Essential Skills Series
DESCRIPTION:**Register today!** \nThe Canadian Evaluation Society’s on-line ten-week course offers participants with a basic understanding of the main models and practices of evaluation. No prior knowledge of evaluation or social science research methods is required to participate. Participants will gain: \n\nBasic knowledge and skills\,\nAppreciation for essential elements of evaluation\,\nCapacity to apply acquired knowledge and skills\, and\nDevelopment as an evaluation professional.\n\nThe Essential Skills Series is ten self-paced learning modules that cover everything from basics like the objectives of evaluations\, all the way through to practical skills such as budgeting and workplan development. The discussion forum encourages knowledge transfer/sharing among participants and instructor\, instructor reviewed assignments to guide learners and real-time Zoom learning at the start and conclusion of the course. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe the role of evaluation in the program lifecycle;\nExplain common evaluation terms\, functions\, and approaches;\nList the steps in planning and conducting an evaluation;\nDescribe how common social science data collection methods are used in evaluations;\nDescribe the value and use of project management concepts in evaluations;\nOutline ways to support the use of evaluation findings and produce actionable evaluation reports; and\nRecognize evaluation standards and ethical principles and identify their role in the professionalization of evaluation in Canada.\n\nLearners will be expected to: \n\nComplete one module per week independent of the facilitator;\nParticipate regularly in discussion forums with participants and the instructor;\nComplete seven assignments to submit to facilitator for review/feedback\n\nAbout the Facilitator \nTina Sahay has worked in the area of Program Evaluation and Performance Measurement for more than 24 years\, supporting governments at the national\, provincial and municipal levels in Canada as well as the not-for-profit sector. Tina operates a consulting firm in Toronto and works on client projects in all areas of her specialty of community and public health. She works extensively with vulnerable populations including newcomers\, youth and those at-risk for mental health and substance use disorders. Tina also provides training to professionals on various aspects of program evaluation. She is an instructor for the Canadian Evaluation Society and has designed and conducted training programs for Toronto Public Health\, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation\, MOHLTC\, Hastings Prince Edward Public Health and York University. \nTina holds a Masters degree in Health Science from the University of Toronto and is a certified Quality Improvement Specialist. Tina is also a credentialed evaluator with the Canadian Evaluation Society.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/january-2024-e-essential-skills-series/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Student & New Practitioner
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231120T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215138
CREATED:20230619T194634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T193359Z
UID:6459-1700485200-1700838000@evaluationontario.ca
SUMMARY:Facilitation Skills for Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:At some point in their careers\, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) practitioners will be placed in a position where they have to communicate their work to a group of people. This may be to project staff\, policy makers and other stakeholders. Sometimes\, the meeting will be comprised of people who are not fully versed with the technical M&E jargon\, or to people who may not be receptive to some less-than-positive findings from an evaluation report. Likewise\, the group may consist of people with diverse backgrounds and competing interests\, yet their consensus is needed. \nThis is where skills are needed to navigate the group (and power) dynamics to effectively facilitate a meeting that is engaging\, elicits participation and produces tangible results. \nThis course covers: \n\nThe facilitation process\nFacilitation roles and responsibilities\nVarious facilitation techniques\, including when and how to use them for best effect\nActive Listening\nGroup Dynamics\nCharacteristics of Good Facilitation\nEnergisers and Ice breakers\nAddressing difficult people situations\n\nThe course is highly interactive with role-play and simulations. The live Zoom sessions are scheduled for Monday\, November 20; Wednesday\, November 22 and Friday\, November 24 2023 beginning at 1 PM EST. Run time is 2 hours. The Tuesday and Thursday of that week will be used for homework/assignments and self-paced study on an online learning platform\, which will be provided before the course begins. \nKey Canadian Evaluation Society Competencies: \n4. Management Practice competencies focus on applying sound project management skills throughout the evaluation project. \n\n4.1 Provides leadership to the evaluation project.\n4.5 Uses group management and facilitation skills.\n\n5. Interpersonal Practice competencies focus on the social and personal skills required to communicate and interact effectively with all stakeholders. \n\n5.1. Uses communication strategies appropriate to the cultural\, linguistic\, social\, and political context.\n5.2 Demonstrates effective and appropriate written and visual communication skills.\n5.3 Demonstrates effective\, appropriate\, and respectful verbal and non-verbal communication skills.\n5.4 Uses a variety of processes that result in mutually negotiated agreements\, shared understandings and consensus building.\n5.5 Builds partnerships within the evaluation context.\n\nAbout the Facilitator: \nAnn-Murray Brown is Jamaican and is an independent consultant based in The Hague\, The Netherlands. She has provided professional services to several international NGOs such as the UNDP\, the World Food Programme (WFP) and the European Commission on programmes related to Migration\, Governance\, Child Protection\, Poverty Reduction and Gender. \nAs a facilitator she delivers workshops in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) to strengthen organisational capacity and designs evaluation manuals. \nShe is the holder of multiple advanced degrees in Sociology and International Development and is a member of professional bodies such as the American Evaluation Association (AEA)\, the European Evaluation Society (EES)\, the Dutch Evaluation Society (Vide) and the Caribbean Evaluators International. She also maintains a blog on Monitoring and Evaluation (https://www.annmurraybrown.com/blog ).
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/facilitation-skills-for-monitoring-and-evaluation-me-practitioners-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231026T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215138
CREATED:20231012T140252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T140311Z
UID:6665-1698312600-1698339600@evaluationontario.ca
SUMMARY:CES Ontario Virtual Conference: Building Better Evaluation: Increasing Diversity and Promoting Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:***Register now!*** \n\n\n\nAnnouncing the CES-ON 2023 Virtual Conference: Building Better Evaluation – Increasing and Promoting Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion \nDo you want to: \n\nBetter understand how to integrate and promote diversity\, equity and inclusion within evaluation practices?\nInfluence Ontario’s evaluation eco-systems?\nDevelop lasting connections to evaluators\, networks\, and organizations?\nConnect with and learn from Ontario evaluation leaders?\nEarn professional development hours to maintain Credentialed Evaluator status?\n\nThen\, save the date for CES-Ontario’s 2023 virtual one-day conference on October 26\, 2023. \nThe conference’s theme is Building Better Evaluation – Increasing and Promoting Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion. Sessions will inform and connect participants to efforts to build better evaluation within and beyond Ontario. The conference will include: \n\nA presentation and discussion on evaluation ethics to start and frame the event.\nA panel on the state of evaluation today\, exploring trends\, concerns\, and opportunities for change across a diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and anti-oppression framework from the perspectives of many different stakeholders with Ontario.\nOpportunities to learn about and connect with Evaluation Communities of Practice across different sectors.\nInteractive workshops on methods and approaches to evaluation hosted by leading practitioners from across Ontario.\nPeer to peer learning to facilitate reflection\, collaboration\, and engagement with evaluators.\nSocial events to rejuvenate you both personally and professionally.\n\nA key objective of this event is to facilitate networking\, peer to peer learning and to generate meaningful conversations and collaboration across communities of practice in several evaluation domains. We are working hard to ensure every part of the conference will be engaging and stimulating. Sessions will be highly interactive\, with lots of small group reflection\, discussion\, and application. \nCES members will be able register for the entire conference for just $150\, and non-members will be able to register for $175.  \nCES Ontario supports CES National’s commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation process and is pleased to offer complimentary registration to Indigenous evaluators. Please connect with our conference team to register.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/ces-ontario-virtual-conference-building-better-evaluation-increasing-diversity-and-promoting-inclusion/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Membership,Professional Development,Social Networking,Student,Student & New Practitioner
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ORGANIZER;CN="CES Ontario":MAILTO:admin@evaluationontario.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230901T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231110T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215138
CREATED:20230608T184145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T184145Z
UID:6415-1693558800-1699642800@evaluationontario.ca
SUMMARY:September 2023 e-Essential Skills Series
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Evaluation Society’s on-line ten-week course offers participants with a basic understanding of the main models and practices of evaluation. No prior knowledge of evaluation or social science research methods is required to participate. Participants will gain: \n\nBasic knowledge and skills\,\nAppreciation for essential elements of evaluation\,\nCapacity to apply acquired knowledge and skills\, and\nDevelopment as an evaluation professional.\n\nThe Essential Skills Series is ten self-paced learning modules that cover everything from basics like the objectives of evaluations\, all the way through to practical skills such as budgeting and workplan development. The discussion forum encourages knowledge transfer/sharing among participants and instructor\, instructor reviewed assignments to guide learners and real-time Zoom learning at the start and conclusion of the course. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe the role of evaluation in the program lifecycle;\nExplain common evaluation terms\, functions\, and approaches;\nList the steps in planning and conducting an evaluation;\nDescribe how common social science data collection methods are used in evaluations;\nDescribe the value and use of project management concepts in evaluations;\nOutline ways to support the use of evaluation findings and produce actionable evaluation reports; and\nRecognize evaluation standards and ethical principles and identify their role in the professionalization of evaluation in Canada.\n\nLearners will be expected to: \n\nComplete one module per week independent of the facilitator;\nParticipate regularly in discussion forums with participants and the instructor;\nComplete seven assignments to submit to facilitator for review/feedback\n\nAbout the Facilitator \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.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/september-2023-e-essential-skills-series/
CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development,Student,Student & New Practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="CES Ontario":MAILTO:admin@evaluationontario.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230427T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215138
CREATED:20221206T215802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T215802Z
UID:6275-1682600400-1682607600@evaluationontario.ca
SUMMARY:The Art and Science of Producing Effective Infographics
DESCRIPTION:**Register here!** \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: \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 \nAbout the Faciliator:  \nA. Sidiq (Sid) Ali\, is an expert in education programs\, focusing on assessment program development\, management and evaluation. He has over 20 years’ experience as an evaluator. Sid combines his skills in psychometrics and evaluation to foster his professional interests in program evaluation capacity-building in the private sector\, program development in licensure and certification contexts\, as well as in effective data analytics and visualization. Since founding his consulting practice (www.rae-consult.com)\, he has worked with profession regulators and governing bodies in accounting and financial management\, healthcare\, law and international sanctions\, as well as with the learning and development units of two of the big five Canadian banks. He began his better data visualization journey in 2008\, focusing on effective presentation strategies for PowerPoint. He now blogs and speaks about data visualization\, and has been an invited guest blogger on Stephanie Evergreen’s effective data visualization blog. He has produced infographics for official CES communications\, has conducted a CES national webinar on infographics and has facilitated workshops on infographics for CES-ON and CES-MB. Sid is a Credentialed Evaluator\, earned his M.Ed. and Ph.D. from the University of Toronto in Educational Measurement and Evaluation\, and was a two-term Director for CES-ON.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/the-art-and-science-of-producing-effective-infographics-8/
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230412T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215138
CREATED:20221222T142824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T144110Z
UID:6286-1681304400-1681315200@evaluationontario.ca
SUMMARY:Feminist Principles in Monitoring\, Evaluation\, Accountability\, and Learning
DESCRIPTION:**Register here!**  \n\n\n\n\nThis workshop will guide participants through Oxfam Canada’s Seven Foundations to Feminist Monitoring\, Evaluation\, Accountability and Learning (MEAL). Oxfam’s feminist approach challenges practitioners to think differently about evidence\, push the boundaries on data collection\, and question who gives meaning and power to knowledge. Through these\, challenges\, participants will engage in an iterative process of applying and reflecting the principles of the approach. \nThis workshop will introduce the seven foundations as well as discuss what MEAL can look like at different points along a ‘gender spectrum’ (i.e.: gender aware\, gender responsive and gender transformative). Participants will engage with examples from current and past Oxfam Canada projects to consider the complexity inherent in undertaking feminist MEAL as well as practice planning for potential next steps in these projects. \nParticipants can review project examples ahead of time at Oxfam Canada’s Measuring Change with a Feminist Lens website. \nThis workshop aims to strengthen capacities in line with the following Competencies for Canadian Evaluation Practice: \n\n1.1: Knows evaluation theories\, models\, methods and tools and stays informed about new thinking and best practices.\n1.7: Uses self-awareness and reflective thinking to continually improve practice.\n2.8: Collects\, analyzes and interprets data using appropriate methods.\n3.2: Identifies stakeholders’ needs and their capacity to participate\, while recognizing\, respecting\, and responding to aspects of diversity.\n3.6: Engages in reciprocal processes in which evaluation knowledge and expertise are shared between the evaluator and stakeholders to enhance evaluation capacity for all.\n5.5: Builds partnerships within the evaluation context.\n\nAbout the Facilitator \nAnna Du Vent is the Women’s Rights Knowledge Specialist\, Monitoring\, Evaluation\, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) at Oxfam Canada (OCA)\, leading OCA’s work in applying feminist approaches throughout its MEAL systems. Anna also led the MEAL work for OCA’s flagship six-country ending violence against women and girls project. Anna specializes in qualitative methodologies focused on program learning processes\, including identifying\, documenting and sharing best practices. She has led teams on projects related to youth development\, economic empowerment\, and legal reform in Uganda\, Malawi\, Jamaica\, the Marshall Islands\, Bangladesh\, India\, Indonesia\, Nepal\, Pakistan and the Philippines.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/feminist-principles-in-monitoring-evaluation-accountability-and-learning-2/
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230313T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215138
CREATED:20221206T213534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T213534Z
UID:6271-1678694400-1684688400@evaluationontario.ca
SUMMARY:March 2023 e-Essential Skills Series
DESCRIPTION:**Register here** \nThe Canadian Evaluation Society’s on-line ten-week course offers participants with a basic understanding of the main models and practices of evaluation. No prior knowledge of evaluation or social science research methods is required to participate. Participants will gain: \n\nBasic knowledge and skills\,\nAppreciation for essential elements of evaluation\,\nCapacity to apply acquired knowledge and skills\, and\nDevelopment as an evaluation professional.\n\nThe Essential Skills Series is ten self-paced learning modules that cover everything from basics like the objectives of evaluations\, all the way through to practical skills such as budgeting and workplan development. The discussion forum encourages knowledge transfer/sharing among participants and instructor\, instructor reviewed assignments to guide learners and real-time Zoom learning at the start and conclusion of the course. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe the role of evaluation in the program lifecycle;\nExplain common evaluation terms\, functions\, and approaches;\nList the steps in planning and conducting an evaluation;\nDescribe how common social science data collection methods are used in evaluations;\nDescribe the value and use of project management concepts in evaluations;\nOutline ways to support the use of evaluation findings and produce actionable evaluation reports; and\nRecognize evaluation standards and ethical principles and identify their role in the professionalization of evaluation in Canada.\n\nLearners will be expected to: \n\nComplete one module per week independent of the facilitator;\nParticipate regularly in discussion forums with participants and the instructor;\nComplete seven assignments to submit to facilitator for review/feedback\n\nAbout the Facilitator \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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline\nMarch 7\, 2023
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/march-2023-e-essential-skills-series/
CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development,Student,Student & New Practitioner
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230213T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215138
CREATED:20221206T213928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T190853Z
UID:6273-1676275200-1682269200@evaluationontario.ca
SUMMARY:January 2023 e-Essential Skills Series
DESCRIPTION:**Register here!** \nThe Canadian Evaluation Society’s on-line ten-week course offers participants with a basic understanding of the main models and practices of evaluation. No prior knowledge of evaluation or social science research methods is required to participate. Participants will gain: \n\nBasic knowledge and skills\,\nAppreciation for essential elements of evaluation\,\nCapacity to apply acquired knowledge and skills\, and\nDevelopment as an evaluation professional.\n\nThe Essential Skills Series is ten self-paced learning modules that cover everything from basics like the objectives of evaluations\, all the way through to practical skills such as budgeting and workplan development. The discussion forum encourages knowledge transfer/sharing among participants and instructor\, instructor reviewed assignments to guide learners and real-time Zoom learning at the start and conclusion of the course. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe the role of evaluation in the program lifecycle;\nExplain common evaluation terms\, functions\, and approaches;\nList the steps in planning and conducting an evaluation;\nDescribe how common social science data collection methods are used in evaluations;\nDescribe the value and use of project management concepts in evaluations;\nOutline ways to support the use of evaluation findings and produce actionable evaluation reports; and\nRecognize evaluation standards and ethical principles and identify their role in the professionalization of evaluation in Canada.\n\nLearners will be expected to: \n\nComplete one module per week independent of the facilitator;\nParticipate regularly in discussion forums with participants and the instructor;\nComplete seven assignments to submit to facilitator for review/feedback\n\nAbout the Facilitator \nTina Sahay has worked in the area of Program Evaluation and Performance Measurement for more than 24 years\, supporting governments at the national\, provincial and municipal levels in Canada as well as the not-for-profit sector. Tina operates a consulting firm in Toronto and works on client projects in all areas of her specialty of community and public health. She works extensively with vulnerable populations including newcomers\, youth and those at-risk for mental health and substance use disorders. Tina also provides training to professionals on various aspects of program evaluation. She is an instructor for the Canadian Evaluation Society and has designed and conducted training programs for Toronto Public Health\, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation\, MOHLTC\, Hastings Prince Edward Public Health and York University. \nTina holds a Masters degree in Health Science from the University of Toronto and is a certified Quality Improvement Specialist. Tina is also a credentialed evaluator with the Canadian Evaluation Society.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/january-2023-e-essential-skills-series/
CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development,Student,Student & New Practitioner
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221031T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215138
CREATED:20220217T194931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T194931Z
UID:5999-1667203200-1673197200@evaluationontario.ca
SUMMARY:October e-Essential Skills Series
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Evaluation Society’s on-line ten-week course offers participants with a basic understanding of the main models and practices of evaluation. No prior knowledge of evaluation or social science research methods is required to participate. Participants will gain: \n\nBasic knowledge and skills\,\nAppreciation for essential elements of evaluation\,\nCapacity to apply acquired knowledge and skills\, and\nDevelopment as an evaluation professional.\n\nThe Essential Skills Series is ten self-paced learning modules that cover everything from basics like the objectives of evaluations\, all the way through to practical skills such as budgeting and workplan development. The discussion forum encourages knowledge transfer/sharing among participants and instructor\, instructor reviewed assignments to guide learners and real-time Zoom learning at the start and conclusion of the course. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/october-2022-e-essential-skills-series-tickets-272238391357 \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe the role of evaluation in the program lifecycle;\nExplain common evaluation terms\, functions\, and approaches;\nList the steps in planning and conducting an evaluation;\nDescribe how common social science data collection methods are used in evaluations;\nDescribe the value and use of project management concepts in evaluations;\nOutline ways to support the use of evaluation findings and produce actionable evaluation reports; and\nRecognize evaluation standards and ethical principles and identify their role in the professionalization of evaluation in Canada.\n\n  \nLearners will be expected to: \n\nComplete one module per week independent of the facilitator;\nParticipate regularly in discussion forums with participants and the instructor;\nComplete seven assignments to submit to facilitator for review/feedback\n\n  \nAbout the Facilitator \nTina Sahay has worked in the area of Program Evaluation and Performance Measurement for more than 24 years\, supporting governments at the national\, provincial and municipal levels in Canada as well as the not-for-profit sector. Tina operates a consulting firm in Toronto and works on client projects in all areas of her specialty of community and public health. She works extensively with vulnerable populations including newcomers\, youth and those at-risk for mental health and substance use disorders. Tina also provides training to professionals on various aspects of program evaluation. She is an instructor for the Canadian Evaluation Society and has designed and conducted training programs for Toronto Public Health\, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation\, MOHLTC\, Hastings Prince Edward Public Health and York University. \nTina holds a Masters degree in Health Science from the University of Toronto and is a certified Quality Improvement Specialist. Tina is also a credentialed evaluator with the Canadian Evaluation Society.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/october-e-essential-skills-series/
CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development,Student,Student & New Practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="CES Ontario":MAILTO:admin@evaluationontario.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221013T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221013T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215138
CREATED:20220426T174912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T132233Z
UID:6050-1665666000-1665673200@evaluationontario.ca
SUMMARY:The Art and Science of Producing Effective Infographics
DESCRIPTION:The interactive and multi-modal workshop focuses on infographics – artistic or graphic presentation of data to communicate insights.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\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. \n  \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 Faciliator:  \nA. Sidiq (Sid) Ali\, is an expert in education programs\, focusing on assessment program development\, management and evaluation. He has over 20 years’ experience as an evaluator. Sid combines his skills in psychometrics and evaluation to foster his professional interests in program evaluation capacity-building in the private sector\, program development in licensure and certification contexts\, as well as in effective data analytics and visualization. Since founding his consulting practice (www.rae-consult.com)\, he has worked with profession regulators and governing bodies in accounting and financial management\, healthcare\, law and international sanctions\, as well as with the learning and development units of two of the big five Canadian banks. He began his better data visualization journey in 2008\, focusing on effective presentation strategies for PowerPoint. He now blogs and speaks about data visualization\, and has been an invited guest blogger on Stephanie Evergreen’s effective data visualization blog. He has produced infographics for official CES communications\, has conducted a CES national webinar on infographics and has facilitated workshops on infographics for CES-ON and CES-MB. Sid is a Credentialed Evaluator\, earned his M.Ed. and Ph.D. from the University of Toronto in Educational Measurement and Evaluation\, and was a two-term Director for CES-ON.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/the-art-and-science-of-producing-effective-infographics-7/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development,Student & New Practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="CES Ontario":MAILTO:admin@evaluationontario.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221004T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215138
CREATED:20220525T015452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T015741Z
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SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Evaluation Training
DESCRIPTION:Register online here!  \nCourse Description:  \n\n\nThe Canadian Evaluation Society – Ontario Chapter has partnered with Reciprocal Consulting\, Inc to offer a two-part online workshop for evaluators to support Culturally Responsive Evaluations through a Reconciliation lens. These sessions will focus on the need for culturally responsive evaluation\, while challenging and disrupting status quo evaluations\, and will re-orient evaluators to practice evaluation in a culturally responsive way. Through interactive examples\, this training will support transformative learning for working alongside Indigenous communities. The engaging live session allows for participants to have a catered experience where facilitators adapt the content based on the interests and knowledge levels of the learners. Furthermore\, these online sessions will foster an open and facilitated space for discussion. Learners will have the opportunity to connect with others as they explore the different ways\, they can strengthen their practice. \nWorkshop structure: \n\nDay one: October 4\, 2022\, 11 AM – 5 PM\nDay two: October 25\, 2022\, 11 AM – 5 PM\nThere will be assignments and readings to complete between Day One and Day Two. Further details will be shared with participants.\n\nCredentialed Evaluator Competencies: \n\n1.4 Considers the well-being of human and natural systems in evaluation practice.\n1.7 Uses self-awareness and reflective thinking to continually improve practice.\n3.3 Respects all stakeholders and strives to build and maintain trusting relationships\n3.4 Promotes and facilitates usefulness of the evaluation process and results.\n3.6 Engages in reciprocal processes in which evaluation knowledge and expertise are shared between the evaluator and stakeholders to enhance evaluation capacity for all.\n3.7 Uses evaluation processes and practices that support reconciliation and build stronger relationships among Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.\n\nAbout the Facilitators: \nSofia Vitalis was born and raised on the unceded stolen lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish)\, and mi ce:p kʷətxʷiləm (Tsleil-waututh) Nations. Sofia is a mestiza Colombian Latina\, with strong roots in her culture and family. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Simon Fraser University\, where her passion was deepened for critical reflection of systems and heart-centred value that affect all aspects of her work and life. In her role\, as Lead for Education and Mentorship she can spread her passionate for transforming’s systems. Sofia also thrives on fostering relationships and deepen understandings of anti-racism and decolonization through the organizational and community education work she is privileged to do at Reciprocal Consulting Inc. \nBillie Joe Rogers is an Anishinaabe member of Aamjiwnaang First Nation in Southwestern Ontario and holds a PhD in Law and Forensic Psychology from Simon Fraser University. Billie Joe has worked with Reciprocal Consulting\, Inc since 2010 and has contributed to over 300 program evaluations\, research projects\, and facilitation contracts. Billie Joe has 12 years of experience conducting evaluations and research at the local\, provincial and national levels\, with a focus on programs and content relevant to Indigenous communities. Furthermore\, Billie Joe has considerable experience providing mentorship and teaching in the area of culturally responsive evaluation and research\, providing training to evaluation society conference attendees and provincial and territorial evaluation chapters\, as well as to non-profits and educational institutions.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/culturally-responsive-evaluation-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development,Student,Student & New Practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="CES Ontario":MAILTO:admin@evaluationontario.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220916T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220916T123000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215138
CREATED:20220614T184821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T213631Z
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SUMMARY:CES-ON Webinar: Braiding and Restorying Indigenous Research Methodologies: Engaging with Responsive Research
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jeff Corntassel shares his experience using the First Nations Perspective to decolonize research. \nRegister here! \n\n\nAbout the Webinar: Braiding and Restorying Indigenous Research Methodologies: Engaging with Responsive Research \nWith extensive experience in practicing community-centered research methods\, Dr. Jeff Corntassel and Dr. Jacqueline Quinless developed an approach called “Responsive Research” in 2017. This talk will examine the ways that relational accountabilities\, responsibilities\, and strength-based approaches are key strands of a responsive research model. Utilizing a braiding methodology\, Corntassel will look at examples of how Indigenous knowledge systems are woven alongside western methods in ways that are distinct from a “two-eyed seeing” approach. From a Responsive Research perspective\, research processes developed by and for Indigenous peoples that affirm and strengthen their self-determining authority are just as important as research outcomes.  \nThis webinar is a presention of the CES-ON Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Anti-Oppression (DEIAO) Committee.  \nAbout the Presenter: \nDr. Jeff Corntassel is a writer\, teacher and father from the Cherokee Nation. He is currently Associate Professor in the Indigenous Studies Department at the University of Victoria and Acting Director of the Centre for Indigenous Research and Community-Led Engagement (CIRCLE). His research and teaching interests focus on “Everyday Acts of Resurgence” and the intersection between sustainable self-determination\, Indigenous resurgence\, climate change and community well-being. He situates his work at the grassroots with many Indigenous led community-based programs and initiatives ranging from local food movement initiatives\, land-based renewal projects\, understanding Indigenous fatherhood\, to gendered colonial violence and protection of homelands. His recently published book is an edited volume in collaboration with Kanaka Maoli professors at the University of Hawai’i\, Manoa\, with a collection of works from twenty-two Indigenous an non-Indigenous contributors and is entitled Everyday Acts of Resurgence: People\, Places\, Practices (2018\, Daykeeper Press). He is currently completing work for his forthcoming book on Sustainability\, Climate Action and Gender-Based Resurgence.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/ces-on-webinar-decolonizing-data-unsettling-conversations-about-research/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Membership,Webinar,Webinars
ORGANIZER;CN="CES Ontario":MAILTO:admin@evaluationontario.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220912T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215138
CREATED:20220217T170348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T170348Z
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SUMMARY:September e-Essential Skills Series
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Evaluation Society’s on-line ten-week course offers participants with a basic understanding of the main models and practices of evaluation. No prior knowledge of evaluation or social science research methods is required to participate. Participants will gain: \n\nBasic knowledge and skills\,\nAppreciation for essential elements of evaluation\,\nCapacity to apply acquired knowledge and skills\, and\nDevelopment as an evaluation professional.\n\nThe Essential Skills Series is ten self-paced learning modules that cover everything from basics like the objectives of evaluations\, all the way through to practical skills such as budgeting and workplan development. The discussion forum encourages knowledge transfer/sharing among participants and instructor\, instructor reviewed assignments to guide learners and real-time Zoom learning at the start and conclusion of the course. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/september-2022-e-essential-skills-series-tickets-272205663467 \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe the role of evaluation in the program lifecycle;\nExplain common evaluation terms\, functions\, and approaches;\nList the steps in planning and conducting an evaluation;\nDescribe how common social science data collection methods are used in evaluations;\nDescribe the value and use of project management concepts in evaluations;\nOutline ways to support the use of evaluation findings and produce actionable evaluation reports; and\nRecognize evaluation standards and ethical principles and identify their role in the professionalization of evaluation in Canada.\n\nLearners will be expected to: \n\nComplete one module per week independent of the facilitator;\nParticipate regularly in discussion forums with participants and the instructor;\nComplete seven assignments to submit to facilitator for review/feedback\n\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. \n 
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/september-e-essential-skills-series/
CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="CES Ontario":MAILTO:admin@evaluationontario.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220413T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220413T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215138
CREATED:20220217T164240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T164240Z
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SUMMARY:The Art and 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. \n\n\nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-art-and-science-of-producing-effective-infographics-tickets-269782987177 \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 \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 Faciliator:  \nA. Sidiq (Sid) Ali\, is an expert in education programs\, focusing on assessment program development\, management and evaluation. He has over 20 years’ experience as an evaluator. Sid combines his skills in psychometrics and evaluation to foster his professional interests in program evaluation capacity-building in the private sector\, program development in licensure and certification contexts\, as well as in effective data analytics and visualization. Since founding his consulting practice (www.rae-consult.com)\, he has worked with profession regulators and governing bodies in accounting and financial management\, healthcare\, law and international sanctions\, as well as with the learning and development units of two of the big five Canadian banks. He began his better data visualization journey in 2008\, focusing on effective presentation strategies for PowerPoint. He now blogs and speaks about data visualization\, and has been an invited guest blogger on Stephanie Evergreen’s effective data visualization blog. He has produced infographics for official CES communications\, has conducted a CES national webinar on infographics and has facilitated workshops on infographics for CES-ON and CES-MB. Sid is a Credentialed Evaluator\, earned his M.Ed. and Ph.D. from the University of Toronto in Educational Measurement and Evaluation\, and was a two-term Director for CES-ON. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline\nApril 12\, 2022
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/the-art-and-science-of-producing-effective-infographics-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development,Student,Student & New Practitioner
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220207T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215138
CREATED:20211103T151211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T151211Z
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SUMMARY:February 2022 e-Essential Skills Series
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/february-2022-e-essential-skills-series-tickets-200922985057 \nAbout This Event \nThe Canadian Evaluation Society’s on-line ten-week course offers participants with a basic understanding of the main models and practices of evaluation. No prior knowledge of evaluation or social science research methods is required to participate. Participants will gain: \n\nBasic knowledge and skills\,\nAppreciation for essential elements of evaluation\,\nCapacity to apply acquired knowledge and skills\, and\nDevelopment as an evaluation professional.\n\nThe Essential Skills Series is ten self-paced learning modules that cover everything from basics like the objectives of evaluations\, all the way through to practical skills such as budgeting and workplan development. The discussion forum encourages knowledge transfer/sharing among participants and instructor\, instructor reviewed assignments to guide learners and real-time Zoom learning at the start and conclusion of the course. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe the role of evaluation in the program lifecycle;\nExplain common evaluation terms\, functions\, and approaches;\nList the steps in planning and conducting an evaluation;\nDescribe how common social science data collection methods are used in evaluations;\nDescribe the value and use of project management concepts in evaluations;\nOutline ways to support the use of evaluation findings and produce actionable evaluation reports; and\nRecognize evaluation standards and ethical principles and identify their role in the professionalization of evaluation in Canada.\n\nLearners will be expected to: \n\nComplete one module per week independent of the facilitator;\nParticipate regularly in discussion forums with participants and the instructor;\nComplete seven assignments to submit to facilitator for review/feedback\n\nAbout the Facilitator \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.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/february-2022-e-essential-skills-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development,Student,Student & New Practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="Kaitlyn":MAILTO:admin@evaluationontario.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211110T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215138
CREATED:20210624T195957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T195957Z
UID:5764-1636549200-1636556400@evaluationontario.ca
SUMMARY:The Art and Science of Producing Effective Infographics
DESCRIPTION:The interactive and multi-modal workshop focuses on infographics – artistic or graphic presentation of data to communicate insights.\n\n\n\n\nRegister online here!\n\n\n\nAbout this event\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. \n  \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 \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:\nA. Sidiq (Sid) Ali\, is an expert in education programs\, focusing on assessment program development\, management and evaluation. He has over 20 years’ experience as an evaluator. Sid combines his skills in psychometrics and evaluation to foster his professional interests in program evaluation capacity-building in the private sector\, program development in licensure and certification contexts\, as well as in effective data analytics and visualization. Since founding his consulting practice (www.rae-consult.com)\, he has worked with profession regulators and governing bodies in accounting and financial management\, healthcare\, law and international sanctions\, as well as with the learning and development units of two of the big five Canadian banks. He began his better data visualization journey in 2008\, focusing on effective presentation strategies for PowerPoint. He now blogs and speaks about data visualization\, and has been an invited guest blogger on Stephanie Evergreen’s effective data visualization blog. He has produced infographics for official CES communications\, has conducted a CES national webinar on infographics and has facilitated workshops on infographics for CES-ON and CES-MB. Sid is a Credentialed Evaluator\, earned his M.Ed. and Ph.D. from the University of Toronto in Educational Measurement and Evaluation\, and was a two-term Director for CES-ON.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/the-art-and-science-of-producing-effective-infographics-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Kaitlyn":MAILTO:admin@evaluationontario.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211018T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215138
CREATED:20210623T180341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T230456Z
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SUMMARY:Rapid Impact Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:Register through Eventbrite by October 12\, 2021\n\n\nFirst time introductory offer at a one-time membership rate\, CES-ON is pleased and privileged to have worked with Andy Rowe to provide a hands-on introduction professional development opportunity – Rapid Impact Evaluation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nRapid Impact Evaluation offers the ability to evaluate the impacts of a program using developmental and formative evaluation as well as summative. RIE triangulates perspectives of three separate groups of experts. Three methodologies that are central to RIE will provide learners with an understanding to apply RIE. RIE is a cost-efficient and quick approach to assessing impacts and does not intrude on design or implementation of the program. Evaluation learners will benefit when they add RIE to their toolbox of evaluation methods. \nParticipants will have virtual hands-on interactive learning opportunities across multiple sessions that are comprised of three 3-hour learning modules and optional two 2-hour learning labs and one final session for questions and discussions about applications. The labs will offer the opportunity to applying the method using real-world cases using RIE methods learned in the modules. Professionals who participate in RIE will: \n\nDevelop an understanding of principles of RIE and the methods specific to RIE and CE designation credentials.\n\nEvaluation learners and those interested in evaluation methods can benefit from this learning opportunity on a leading example of the trend towards more nimble evaluation methods. No prerequisite of skills/knowledge are needed to fully engage in this learning opportunity except your passion for evaluation. \nWorkshop Schedule \nWorkshop Modules: 12 Hours of Interactive Instructional Learning \n\nMonday October 18th\, 1-4 pm EST\nFriday October 22nd \, 1-4 pm EST\nWednesday October 27th\, 1-4 pm EST\n\nOptional Learning Labs: 6 Hours of Interactive Co-Learning \n\nWednesday October 20th\, 1-3 pm EST\nMonday October 25th \, 1-3 pm EST\nFriday October 29th \, 1-3 pm EST\n\n  \nAbout Andy Rowe \nCES Fellow and Award Winner for Contributions to Evaluation in Canada \n“Over the past 30 years\, Andy Rowe has been actively involved in the field of program evaluation\, both as a tireless advocate for the function of evaluation\, and as a significant contributor to the advancement of evaluation theory and practice \nThrough numerous publications\, lectures and presentations\, Andy has challenged evaluators in Canada and abroad to explore new approaches that could better accommodate the need for timely and relevant information on program results. His work on Rapid Impact Evaluation (RIE)\, the Scenario-Based Counterfactual\, and Metric for Forecasting Impacts are some of the innovative approaches that Andy has been developing and promoting. Andy also stands as a predominant evaluator engaged in the fields of environment and sustainable development\, through multiple assignments in Canada and abroad. He has championed evaluation strategies that place sustainability at the very heart of evaluation’s core mission and mandate and is a founding member of Footprint Evaluation.” \nAndy Rowe has a PhD from the London School of Economics\, is former President of CES\, a CES Fellow and was the founding Chair of the Newfoundland Chapter of CES. He has also served on several Task Forces of the American Evaluation Association. He has engaged in evaluation globally and his current work includes as a member of the Technical Evaluation Reference Group of the Adaptation Fund\, evaluation of smallholder farmer climate adaptation with the International Fund for Agricultural Development and his work with Footprint Evaluation hosted by Better Evaluation and funded by the Global Evaluation Initiative.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/rapid-impact-evaluation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Kaitlyn":MAILTO:admin@evaluationontario.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211004T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211006T133000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215138
CREATED:20210718T235533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210718T235533Z
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SUMMARY:Designing Interactive Dashboards Using Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/designing-interactive-dashboards-using-microsoft-excel-and-google-sheets-tickets-163586310057 \nCES-ON is pleased to offer a workshop for learners to develop their technical skills using Excel and Google Sheets to create interactive dashboards. \nCreating dynamic dashboards in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets is a fantastic and cost-effective way to view important data with minimal construction time. This workshop takes you through all you need to know to design interactive dashboards from start to finish. This skill-building workshop will demonstrate how to generate an interactive dashboard in 5 easy-to-learn steps: Pivot\, Analyze\, Rename\, Chart\, and Slice. Using sample survey data\, you will learn how to a) use a Pivot table to analyze data\, b) create a chart using PivotCharts\, c) incorporate Slicers and d) create a professional looking dashboard that allows stakeholders to slice-and-dice the data in seconds. Additionally\, we will share best practices in dashboard design to make your dashboards really pop! Finally\, we will demonstrate how to incorporate inferential statistics (e.g.\, paired samples t-test) into your dashboards that will update as you slice-and-dice your data. After attending the workshop\, you will be equipped with clear steps that you can immediately implement to create stunning dashboards that are dynamic and easy to reproduce. \nThis skill-building workshop is aligned to the following CES competencies: \n\n1.1- This workshop explores new thinking and practices related to interactive dashboards;\n2.8- This workshop will give participants accessible tools and process to help them interpret and present their data;\n2.10- By allowing evaluators and stakeholders the ability to interact with data\, interactive dashboards promote complete and balanced evaluation reporting to support decision-making; and\,\n3.4- Interactive dashboards are an efficient way for evaluators and stakeholders to understand results in real-time.\n\nEvaluation learners and those interested in evaluation digital tools can benefit from this learning experience. Learners will need access to their own Microsoft Excel and Google Sheet to fully engage with the content of this workshop as well as a passion for learning new ways of mobilizing data for knowledge sharing. \nWorkshop Schedule \nSession Dates: Monday\, October 4 and Wednesday\, October 6\, 2021 \nSession Times: 12-1:30 pm for both dates \nAbout the Facilitators \nShelly Engelman\, Ph.D.\, is the Director of Research and Evaluation at Custom EduEval LLC in Austin\, TX. She earned her PhD in Social Psychology and has over 10 years of research and evaluation experience. Dr. Engelman served as an external evaluator on over 40 federal and state funded grants and programs related to STEM Education. She has led over 20 workshops\, seminars\, and webinars for a variety of clients including\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\, Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) in Georgia\, and the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin). \nTom Withee is a Senior Researcher at Goshen Education Consulting Inc in Edwardsville\, IL and is their data visualization expert. His involvement with STEM Education for over 15 years and his passion to make STEM Education accessible for everyone is evident throughout his work. Tom is an active member of the American Evaluation Association\, with a focus of STEM Education\, K-12 Education\, and Data Visualization. As a founding member of the Evaluation Association of St. Louis\, he shares his insights on data visualization and clear\, concise reporting.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/designing-interactive-dashboards-using-microsoft-excel-and-google-sheets/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Kaitlyn":MAILTO:admin@evaluationontario.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210929T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215138
CREATED:20210611T143409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173909Z
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SUMMARY:Feminist Principles in Monitoring\, Evaluation\, Accountability and Learning
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will guide participants through Oxfam Canada’s Seven Foundations to Feminist Monitoring\, Evaluation\, Accountability and Learning (MEAL). Oxfam’s feminist approach challenges practitioners to think differently about evidence\, push the boundaries on data collection\, and question who gives meaning and power to knowledge. Through these challenges\, participants will engage in an iterative process of applying and reflecting the principles of the approach. \nThis workshop will introduce the seven foundations\, grounded in three recent Oxfam project examples including the following projects: \n• The mid-term evaluation of a six-country project\, which integrated a participatory\, peer-to-peer approach\, co-designed by project partners. \n• Women’s Voice and Leadership – Pakistan\, including local women’s rights organizations\, Oxfam in Pakistan (OiP)\, and Oxfam Canada. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to ‘deep dive’ into the three project examples with country-based staff and partners leading discussions in breakout rooms. \nMethodologies that can be incorporated into feminist MEAL approaches will be shared and participants will have the opportunity to experience at least one of these methodologies. \nAbout the Facilitator \nAnna Du Vent is the Women’s Rights Knowledge Specialist\, Monitoring\, Evaluation\, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) at Oxfam Canada (OCA)\, leading OCA’s work in applying feminist approaches throughout its MEAL systems. Anna also led the MEAL work for OCA’s flagship six-country ending violence against women and girls project. Anna specializes in qualitative methodologies focused on program learning processes\, including identifying\, documenting and sharing best practices. She has led teams on projects related to youth development\, economic empowerment\, and legal reform in Uganda\, Malawi\, Jamaica\, the Marshall Islands\, Bangladesh\, India\, Indonesia\, Nepal\, Pakistan and the Philippines. \nRegistration deadline: September 28\, 2021 \n\n\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/feminist-principles-in-monitoring-evaluation-accountability-and-learning-tickets-140603190929.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/feminist-principles-in-monitoring-evaluation-accountability-and-learning/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:September 2021 e-Essential Skills Series
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Evaluation Society’s on-line ten-week course offers participants with a basic understanding of the main models and practices of evaluation. No prior knowledge of evaluation or social science research methods is required to participate. Participants will gain: \n\nBasic knowledge and skills\,\nAppreciation for essential elements of evaluation\,\nCapacity to apply acquired knowledge and skills\, and\nDevelopment as an evaluation professional.\n\nThe Essential Skills Series is ten self-paced learning modules that cover everything from basics like the objectives of evaluations\, all the way through to practical skills such as budgeting and workplan development. The discussion forum encourages knowledge transfer/sharing among participants and instructor\, instructor reviewed assignments to guide learners and real-time Zoom learning at the start and conclusion of the course. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe the role of evaluation in the program lifecycle;\nExplain common evaluation terms\, functions\, and approaches;\nList the steps in planning and conducting an evaluation;\nDescribe how common social science data collection methods are used in evaluations;\nDescribe the value and use of project management concepts in evaluations;\nOutline ways to support the use of evaluation findings and produce actionable evaluation reports; and\nRecognize evaluation standards and ethical principles and identify their role in the professionalization of evaluation in Canada.\n\nLearners will be expected to: \n\nComplete one module per week independent of the facilitator;\nParticipate regularly in discussion forums with participants and the instructor;\nComplete seven assignments to submit to facilitator for review/feedback\n\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. \nRegistration deadline: September 7\, 2021 \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/september-2021-e-essential-skills-series-tickets-140599275217.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/september-2021-e-essential-skills-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development
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