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SUMMARY:Performance Measurement: From Theory to Practice
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThe overall purpose of this two day intermediate to advanced level workshop is to focus on how performance measurement frameworks are built\, their technical properties\, and on how they add value to organizational decision-making. The challenges and limitations of developing performance measurement systems will also be emphasized. The workshop will present current approaches and research based practices in the performance measurement field. It is designed to bring your measures to life and to make performance measurement about transformation and not just about accountability. \nThe workshop format utilizes formal presentations\, interactive exercises\, discussions\, small group activities\, and case studies. Emphasis is placed on the relevance\, utility\, technical\, and practical application of performance measurement. Participants will have an opportunity to apply the theory learned. \nThe workshop is designed for individuals working in program evaluation\, performance measurement\, program managers\, funders\, board of directors. It is designed for both government and not-for-profit/human service delivery sectors. \n  \nPlease note that this workshop was originally slated for June 2019 and has been rescheduled. \nSpecific Learning Objectives:\nBy the end of the workshop\, you should have: \n\nA consistent approach to measuring organizational performance\nUse of common performance measurement language in your organization\nA specific set of criteria for determining effective performance indicators\nA set of indicators to track efficiency (outputs) & effectiveness (outcomes)\nA set of data collection methods for your performance indicator system\nA framework for developing performance measurement reports/dashboards\nAn initial set of appropriate performance targets/expectations\nA positive culture for the use & development of performance measurement\n\nCES Competencies Presented In Workshop:\nThe following CES competencies are covered in the workshop: \nReflective Practice\n1.1 Knows evaluation theories\, models & tools and is informed about new thinking and best practices;\n1.7 Uses self-awareness and reflective thinking to continuously improve practice \nTechnical Practice\n2.7 Identifies data requirements and data collection tools;\n2.6 Uses appropriate evaluation methods;\n2.7 Produces balanced evaluation reporting to support decision-making and learning \nSituational Practice\n3.4 Promotes usefulness of evaluation process and results \nManagement Practices\n4.2 Defines work parameters\, plans\, and agreements; \nInterpersonal Practice\n5.4 Uses a variety of processes that result in negotiated agreements and understandings. \nAbout the Facilitator:\nPaul Favaro Ph.D.\, CE is the Chief of Research\, Program Evaluation\, and Accountability for the Peel District School Board in Mississauga\, Ontario. He teaches management sciences at York University in Toronto. \nDr. Favaro has authored or co-authored articles\, chapters\, and technical reports\, and has conducted professional training workshops in the areas of program evaluation\, performance measurement\, and research methodology. He is on the editorial board of The Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation. Throughout his career\, he has worked as a research consultant to a wide variety of government ministries\, educational organizations\, charitable foundations\, and community-based programs. He has held several executive positions on the board of the Canadian Evaluation Society (CES). In 2010\, he was awarded a fellowship in the CES. He is a Credentialed Evaluator by the Canadian Evaluation Society. \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/performance-measurement-from-theory-to-practice-tickets-61618603903.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/performance-measurement-from-theory-to-practice/
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:July 2019 Essential Skills Series
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 basic levels of knowledge\, skill and appreciation with respect to the essential elements of evaluation\, equipping them to enter and participate in the evaluation field and develop as evaluation professionals. \nBreakfast\, lunch\, and coffee breaks and included in the registration fee. \nCourse Competencies\nParticipants will be able to describe in basic terms: \n• the uses and benefits of evaluation (1)\n• common settings in which evaluation takes place (1)\n• where evaluations and performance monitoring fit in the program cycle (1)\n• underlying theories related to evaluation\, and their implications (1)\n• the historical and technical context in which evaluation takes place (1)\n• the range of terminology used in evaluation (1)\n• causes of\, and responses to\, resistance (4)\n• potential misuses of evaluation (4)\n• cultural considerations in conducting evaluations (4)\n• ethical considerations with respect to evaluation (6)\n• evaluation standards (6)\n• evaluation as a profession (9)\n• the role of CES\, including the CE system (9)\n• special applications of evaluation (15)\n• the relevance of\, and processes associated with:\no identifying evaluation objectives (2)\no identifying and engaging evaluation clients and stakeholders\, and establishing roles (2)\no develop a program profile (3)\no creating evaluation questions (5) and indicators (7)\no common data collection methods (8\, 10)\no creating an appropriate and valid evaluation design\, including the selection of data collection methods (11)\no collecting data\, including performance monitoring (12)\no data management (12)\no assessing data quality (12)\no data analysis\, including cost effectiveness analysis (12)\no determining evaluation scale and budget (13)\no project management (13)\no synthesis of evidence leading to the development of conclusions and recommendations (14)\no evaluation reporting and dissemination (14) \nParticipants will also gain elementary experience in: \n• creating logic models (3)\n• developing indicators (7)\n• question construction (5)\n• creating an evaluation matrix (11)\n• writing findings statements (12)\n• creating a reporting plan (14) \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\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/july-2019-essential-skills-series-tickets-61112615478.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/july-2019-essential-skills-series/
CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development,Student,Student & New Practitioner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190415T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190418T160000
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SUMMARY:April 2019 Essential Skills Series
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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 basic levels of knowledge\, skill and appreciation with respect to the essential elements of evaluation\, equipping them to enter and participate in the evaluation field and develop as evaluation professionals. \nCourse Competencies\nParticipants will be able to describe in basic terms: \n• the uses and benefits of evaluation (1)\n• common settings in which evaluation takes place (1)\n• where evaluations and performance monitoring fit in the program cycle (1)\n• underlying theories related to evaluation\, and their implications (1)\n• the historical and technical context in which evaluation takes place (1)\n• the range of terminology used in evaluation (1)\n• causes of\, and responses to\, resistance (4)\n• potential misuses of evaluation (4)\n• cultural considerations in conducting evaluations (4)\n• ethical considerations with respect to evaluation (6)\n• evaluation standards (6)\n• evaluation as a profession (9)\n• the role of CES\, including the CE system (9)\n• special applications of evaluation (15)\n• the relevance of\, and processes associated with:\no identifying evaluation objectives (2)\no identifying and engaging evaluation clients and stakeholders\, and establishing roles (2)\no develop a program profile (3)\no creating evaluation questions (5) and indicators (7)\no common data collection methods (8\, 10)\no creating an appropriate and valid evaluation design\, including the selection of data collection methods (11)\no collecting data\, including performance monitoring (12)\no data management (12)\no assessing data quality (12)\no data analysis\, including cost effectiveness analysis (12)\no determining evaluation scale and budget (13)\no project management (13)\no synthesis of evidence leading to the development of conclusions and recommendations (14)\no evaluation reporting and dissemination (14) \nParticipants will also gain elementary experience in: \n• creating logic models (3)\n• developing indicators (7)\n• question construction (5)\n• creating an evaluation matrix (11)\n• writing findings statements (12)\n• creating a reporting plan (14) \nAbout the Facilitator\nDr. Paul Favaro is a well-known research\, planning\, and program evaluation consultant based in Toronto. He has been involved professionally in program evaluation since 1980 and has worked as an evaluation consultant to a wide variety of public and community programs\, especially in the fields of health\, mental health and education. Dr. Favaro received his Ph.D. in applied psychology from the University of Toronto and has lectured extensively in psychology\, education and program evaluation at York University\, the University of Guelph and the University of Waterloo. He is also the author/co-author of numerous articles\, chapters and technical reports in the areas of program evaluation\, applied measurement\, and performance measurement. \nDr. Favaro has conducted numerous training workshops for the Canadian Evaluation Society in assessment and program evaluation\, has served as chair of the Program Evaluation Section of the Canadian Psychological Association\, chair of the Canadian Evaluation Society – Ontario Chapter\, and as an executive member of the Canadian Evaluation Society National Council. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/april-2019-essential-skills-series-tickets-55829085297.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/april-2019-essential-skills-series/
CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development,Student,Student & New Practitioner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190329T170000
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SUMMARY:The Art & Science of Producing Effective Infographics
DESCRIPTION:Data visualization as a hot topic in the evaluation world\, especially in knowledge transfer activities. The interactive and multi-modal workshop will focus on a specific type of data visualization\, namely infographics – artistic or graphic presentation of data to communicate insights. We will briefly orient infographics in the realm of data visualization\, illustrating the different types of infographics. Then our focus will shift to the science of why we use infographics in communicating to our various audiences (clients and funders). We then venture into design theory\, calling on the works of data visualization experts Bernard Marr\, Stephanie Evergreen\, Garr Reynolds and Edward Tufte. The bulk of the time will be aimed at specific design elements of graphics\, colour\, and font\, which provide the visual cues to our most important element: the data. We will then put these elements together with examples\, and then look at resources and tools for infographic production. The session will conclude with a short question period. \nLearning objectives:\nBy the end of the Workshop\, the participant will be able to: \n\nCompare the different types of infographics and situate them in the greater web of data visualization\nUnderstand the basic tenets of design theory and how the brain process and information\nIdentify and appraise the design elements of effective infographics\nLocate and use various resources and tools for effective infographic production\n\nIn addition\, this workshop aims to strengthen capacities in line with the following Competencies for Canadian Evaluation Practice: \n\n2.8 Identify data sources\n2.13 Assesses trustworthiness of data\n2.16 Reports evaluation findings and results\n3.5 Serves the information needs of intended users\n4.6 Reports on progress and results\n5.1 Uses written communication skills and technologies\n\nAbout the Facilitator \nDr. A. Sidiq (Sid) Ali\, CE is the Managing Director of Research & Evaluation Consulting Inc. He is one of Canada’s leaders in credentialing program development and evaluation\, utilizing his psychometric and program evaluation expertise to lead high-stakes licensure and certification projects within professional governing bodies and regulators\, such as the Law Society of Upper Canada\, the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada\, the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals and the Royal Bank of Canada. Sid has been the recipient of the University of Toronto’s department of Curriculum\, Teaching and Learning’s Doctoral Scholarship and the National (U.S.) Science Foundation’s Evaluators’ Institute scholarship. He has earned the Credentialed Evaluator designation\, authoring many evaluation and technical reports\, publishing articles in magazines\, Canadian and international scholarly journals\, including twice in the Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation\, and presenting his work at national and international conferences in the domains of education\, evaluation and credentialing. He holds bachelor’s degrees in Humanities and Education\, as well as a Master’s degree and Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Educational Measurement and Evaluation from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. \n\n\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-art-and-science-of-producing-effective-infographics-tickets-56539216318.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/the-art-science-of-producing-effective-infographics/
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190128T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190131T163000
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SUMMARY:January 2019 Essential Skills Series
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 basic levels of knowledge\, skill and appreciation with respect to the essential elements of evaluation\, equipping them to enter and participate in the evaluation field and develop as evaluation professionals. \nCourse Competencies\nParticipants will be able to describe in basic terms: \n\nthe uses and benefits of evaluation (1)\ncommon settings in which evaluation takes place (1)\nwhere evaluations and performance monitoring fit in the program cycle (1)\nunderlying theories related to evaluation\, and their implications (1)\nthe historical and technical context in which evaluation takes place (1)\nthe range of terminology used in evaluation (1)\ncauses of\, and responses to\, resistance (4)\npotential misuses of evaluation (4)\ncultural considerations in conducting evaluations (4)\nethical considerations with respect to evaluation (6)\nevaluation standards (6)\nevaluation as a profession (9)\nthe role of CES\, including the CE system (9)\nspecial applications of evaluation (15)\nthe relevance of\, and processes associated with:\nidentifying evaluation objectives (2)\nidentifying and engaging evaluation clients and stakeholders\, and establishing roles (2)\ndevelop a program profile (3)\ncreating evaluation questions (5) and indicators (7)\ncommon data collection methods (8\, 10)\ncreating an appropriate and valid evaluation design\, including the selection of data collection methods (11)\ncollecting data\, including performance monitoring (12)\ndata management (12)\nassessing data quality (12)\ndata analysis\, including cost effectiveness analysis (12)\ndetermining evaluation scale and budget (13)\nproject management (13)\nsynthesis of evidence leading to the development of conclusions and recommendations (14)\nevaluation reporting and dissemination (14)Participants will also gain elementary experience in:• creating logic models (3)\ndeveloping indicators (7)\nquestion construction (5)\ncreating an evaluation matrix (11)\nwriting findings statements (12)\ncreating a reporting plan (14)\n\nAbout the Tickets\n\nPlease note that the CES New Practitioner and the CES Student tickets are available onty to CES members with those membership categories. If you are unsure about your membership category\, or would like more information about how to become a CES New Practitioner or CES Student member\, please contact CES Ontario. \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 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. \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/january-2019-essential-skills-series-tickets-53862590458.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/january-2019-essential-skills-series/
CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development,Student,Student & New Practitioner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T052523
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SUMMARY:Developmental Evaluation in Action: Facilitating Social Innovation in Real-time
DESCRIPTION:Developmental Evaluation in Action: Facilitating Social Innovation in Real-time consists of three parts:  \nOnline webinar: Wednesday November 28\, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM\nIn-person: Tuesday December 4 & Wedenesday December\, 9 AM (registration 8:30 AM) – 3:30 PM. Refreshments will be provided.\nOn-line group consultation (optional): TBA \nCourse outline:\nThis blended course provides participants with introductory knowledge in the fundamentals of Developmental Evaluation (DE) and its implementation\, including the role and use of the Theory of Change/Action. \nThe course is focused on how developmental evaluators track\, document\, and help interpret the nature and implications of innovations and adaptations as they unfold\, and help extract lessons and insights from both processes and outcomes to inform the ongoing adaptive innovative process. (Patton\, McKegg\, & Wehipeihana\, 2015) \nSituational analysis and case studies will be used to authenticate the information being presented in order to equip evaluators with the practical application of DE within the complex\, dynamic environments they may experience in their work. \nThroughout the course participants will be invited to apply their learning to the programs/ evaluation activities in which they are involved. \nThe course will consist of a webinar and in-person session. An optional follow-up one-hour group consultation is offered to those participants wishing to present and discuss questions or issues concerning implementation of DE they may have. \nPlease note that this course requires the use of Michael Quinn Patton’s book Developmental Evaluation Exemplars: Principles in Practice (2015). This book can be purchased directly from Guilford Press here. \nInstructor Bios:\nMegan Börner has worked in the public education sector for over 25 years. She is currently with the Ontario Ministry of Education\, where she has created a model for embedding internal research and evaluation staff in policy/program teams to promote the understanding of evaluative thinking through everyday decisions and processes. \nDr. Keiko Kuji-Shikatani\, C.E.\, is an internal evaluator with the Ministry of Education\, infusing evaluative thinking in collaborative teams to build sector capacity for the use of evidence to inform decisions. She shares her DE expertise widely leading interministerial collaborations\, evaluation capacity building for governments both in Canada and internationally\, through universities\, civil societies and EvalPartners. \nDr. Wendy Rowe is a professor at Royal Roads University\, Victoria\, Canada\, teaching in the School of Leadership. She has 20 years professional experience in the evaluation field across Canada and United States\, using models of collaboration and developmental evaluation to enhance organizational capacities\, increase program efficiency and effectiveness\, and create learning organizations. \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/publish?crumb=422fc12ae78773&eid=51341056482.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/developmental-evaluation-in-action-facilitating-social-innovation-in-real-time/
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181126T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181129T163000
DTSTAMP:20260928T052523
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SUMMARY:November 2018 Essential Skills Series
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 basic levels of knowledge\, skill and appreciation with respect to the essential elements of evaluation\, equipping them to enter and participate in the evaluation field and develop as evaluation professionals. \nCourse Competencies\nParticipants will be able to describe in basic terms: \n• the uses and benefits of evaluation (1)\n• common settings in which evaluation takes place (1)\n• where evaluations and performance monitoring fit in the program cycle (1)\n• underlying theories related to evaluation\, and their implications (1)\n• the historical and technical context in which evaluation takes place (1)\n• the range of terminology used in evaluation (1)\n• causes of\, and responses to\, resistance (4)\n• potential misuses of evaluation (4)\n• cultural considerations in conducting evaluations (4)\n• ethical considerations with respect to evaluation (6)\n• evaluation standards (6)\n• evaluation as a profession (9)\n• the role of CES\, including the CE system (9)\n• special applications of evaluation (15)\n• the relevance of\, and processes associated with:\no identifying evaluation objectives (2)\no identifying and engaging evaluation clients and stakeholders\, and establishing roles (2)\no develop a program profile (3)\no creating evaluation questions (5) and indicators (7)\no common data collection methods (8\, 10)\no creating an appropriate and valid evaluation design\, including the selection of data collection methods (11)\no collecting data\, including performance monitoring (12)\no data management (12)\no assessing data quality (12)\no data analysis\, including cost effectiveness analysis (12)\no determining evaluation scale and budget (13)\no project management (13)\no synthesis of evidence leading to the development of conclusions and recommendations (14)\no evaluation reporting and dissemination (14) \nParticipants will also gain elementary experience in: \n• creating logic models (3)\n• developing indicators (7)\n• question construction (5)\n• creating an evaluation matrix (11)\n• writing findings statements (12)\n• creating a reporting plan (14) \nAbout the Facilitator\nDr. Paul Favaro is a well-known research\, planning\, and program evaluation consultant based in Toronto. He has been involved professionally in program evaluation since 1980 and has worked as an evaluation consultant to a wide variety of public and community programs\, especially in the fields of health\, mental health and education. Dr. Favaro received his Ph.D. in applied psychology from the University of Toronto and has lectured extensively in psychology\, education and program evaluation at York University\, the University of Guelph and the University of Waterloo. He is also the author/co-author of numerous articles\, chapters and technical reports in the areas of program evaluation\, applied measurement\, and performance measurement. \nDr. Favaro has conducted numerous training workshops for the Canadian Evaluation Society in assessment and program evaluation\, has served as chair of the Program Evaluation Section of the Canadian Psychological Association\, chair of the Canadian Evaluation Society – Ontario Chapter\, and as an executive member of the Canadian Evaluation Society National Council. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/november-2018-essential-skills-series-tickets-50068443061.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/november-2018-essential-skills-series/
CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260928T052523
CREATED:20210616T173221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173221Z
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SUMMARY:Strategic Project Management for Evaluators
DESCRIPTION:There are 47 tools and processes used in Project Management. Which ones are best suited to your evaluation practice? Join us this April for a workshop that will expand on four key project management tools you can use to advance and hone your evaluation practice. \nThe sheer number of tools and processes in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) can make it challenging for evaluators to know which tools to apply\, and when. This workshop provides theory and hands-on experience applying four PMBOK® derived light-touch project management tools that have been tailored for evaluation projects. All tools can be applied using the standard Microsoft Office suite of applications. \nParticipants will work with two case studies used to illustrate project management in practice\, with time for participants to share their own learnings and experiences. The workshop concludes with a facilitated session using a modified version of the PMBOK® risk management processes to help participants identify\, and begin to develop mitigation strategies for\, the risks most likely to affect evaluation projects. The course will enhance participant knowledge and application of project management tools and processes that have been tailored for evaluators\, with a focus on: \n// Understanding the project management mindset of “define then deliver”\n// Hands-on experience applying light-touch project management tools and processes; specifically: \n\nWork breakdown structure\nDeliverable-based Gantt chart schedule\nDeliverable-based budget\nDeliverable-based project tracking and reporting\n\n// Sharing experience and knowledge on the topic of common risks for evaluation projects \nThis course presupposes a basic understanding of evaluation theory and practice\, and is best suited for those with a firm grounding in its evaluation concepts \nThe Credentialed Evaluators competencies aligned through this workshop include: \nManagement Practice: skills and tools to manage a project/evaluation such as work plans\, coordinating accountabilities and resources (including budget) \nTechnical Practice: inclusion of core technical elements of evaluation in PM tools such as program theory and evaluation design\, as frameworks to technical practice \nInterpersonal Practice: attendance to process and tools that promote stakeholder involvement\, inclusion and discussion \nThis course is organized by CES Ontario Chapter and applicable towards your application to\, and maintenance of\, the Credentialed Evaluation (CE) designation. \nThis workshop is also eligible for 5.5 contact / training hours towards the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops for interactive exercises. \nAbout the Facilitator\nAlison Paprica PhD\, PMP is the Principal and founder of RPM – a boutique consulting firm that provides strategic\, light-touch project management services and training. Through RPM\, Alison has provided workshops to build project management capacity in diverse audiences including evaluators\, graduate students\, and principal investigators leading large research grants. As adjunct faculty at the Institute of Health Policy Management & Evaluation at the University of Toronto\, Alison developed and delivers a graduate student course on Strategic Project Management for Research. \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/strategic-project-management-for-evaluators-2018-tickets-44807496428.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/strategic-project-management-for-evaluators/
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180928T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260928T052523
CREATED:20210616T173218Z
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SUMMARY:The Art and Science of Producing Effective Infographics
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nData visualization as a hot topic in the evaluation world\, especially in knowledge transfer activities. The interactive and multi-modal workshop will focus on a specific type of data visualization\, namely infographics – artistic or graphic presentation of data to communicate insights. We will briefly orient infographics in the realm of data visualization\, illustrating the different types of infographics. Then our focus will shift to the science of why we use infographics in communicating to our various audiences (clients and funders). We then venture into design theory\, calling on the works of data visualization experts Bernard Marr\, Stephanie Evergreen\, Garr Reynolds and Edward Tufte. The bulk of the time will be aimed at specific design elements of graphics\, colour\, and font\, which provide the visual cues to our most important element: the data. We will then put these elements together with examples\, and then look at resources and tools for infographic production. The session will conclude with a short question period. \nLearning objectives:\nBy the end of the Workshop\, the participant will be able to: \n\nCompare the different types of infographics and situate them in the greater web of data visualization\nUnderstand the basic tenets of design theory and how the brain process and information\nIdentify and appraise the design elements of effective infographics\nLocate and use various resources and tools for effective infographic production\n\nIn addition\, this workshop aims to strengthen capacities in line with the following Competencies for Canadian Evaluation Practice: \n\n2.8 Identify data sources\n2.13 Assesses trustworthiness of data\n2.16 Reports evaluation findings and results\n3.5 Serves the information needs of intended users\n4.6 Reports on progress and results\n5.1 Uses written communication skills and technologies\n\nAbout the Facilitator \nDr. A. Sidiq (Sid) Ali\, CE is the Managing Director of Research & Evaluation Consulting Inc. He is one of Canada’s leaders in credentialing program development and evaluation\, utilizing his psychometric and program evaluation expertise to lead high-stakes licensure and certification projects within professional governing bodies and regulators\, such as the Law Society of Upper Canada\, the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada\, the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals and the Royal Bank of Canada. Sid has been the recipient of the University of Toronto’s department of Curriculum\, Teaching and Learning’s Doctoral Scholarship and the National (U.S.) Science Foundation’s Evaluators’ Institute scholarship. He has earned the Credentialed Evaluator designation\, authoring many evaluation and technical reports\, publishing articles in magazines\, Canadian and international scholarly journals\, including twice in the Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation\, and presenting his work at national and international conferences in the domains of education\, evaluation and credentialing. He holds bachelor’s degrees in Humanities and Education\, as well as a Master’s degree and Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Educational Measurement and Evaluation from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto \n\n\n\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-art-and-science-of-producing-effective-infographics-tickets-48078149038.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/the-art-and-science-of-producing-effective-infographics/
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180910T083000
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UID:5647-1536568200-1536856200@evaluationontario.ca
SUMMARY:Essential Skills Series September 2018
DESCRIPTION:September 2018 Essential Skills SeriesLocation: Oakham House\, Ryerson University. 63 Gould Street\, Toronto ON  M5B 1E9\nDate: September 10-13\, 2018\, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM\nCost: CES Member: $1150 / CES Student Member: $575 / CES New Practitioner Member (Ontario only): $862.50 / Non-member: $1437.50 / Non-member student: $718.75\nMeals: Breakfast\, lunch\, and coffee breaks will be provided\nRegistration deadline: September 4\, 2018\, 12:00 PM\nRegistration URL: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/essential-skills-series-september-2018-tickets-47870377588  \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 basic levels of knowledge\, skill and appreciation with respect to the essential elements of evaluation\, equipping them to enter and participate in the evaluation field and develop as evaluation professionals. \nCourse Competencies\nParticipants will be able to describe in basic terms: \n• the uses and benefits of evaluation (1)\n• common settings in which evaluation takes place (1)\n• where evaluations and performance monitoring fit in the program cycle (1)\n• underlying theories related to evaluation\, and their implications (1)\n• the historical and technical context in which evaluation takes place (1)\n• the range of terminology used in evaluation (1)\n• causes of\, and responses to\, resistance (4)\n• potential misuses of evaluation (4)\n• cultural considerations in conducting evaluations (4)\n• ethical considerations with respect to evaluation (6)\n• evaluation standards (6)\n• evaluation as a profession (9)\n• the role of CES\, including the CE system (9)\n• special applications of evaluation (15)\n• the relevance of\, and processes associated with:\no identifying evaluation objectives (2)\no identifying and engaging evaluation clients and stakeholders\, and establishing roles (2)\no develop a program profile (3)\no creating evaluation questions (5) and indicators (7)\no common data collection methods (8\, 10)\no creating an appropriate and valid evaluation design\, including the selection of data collection methods (11)\no collecting data\, including performance monitoring (12)\no data management (12)\no assessing data quality (12)\no data analysis\, including cost effectiveness analysis (12)\no determining evaluation scale and budget (13)\no project management (13)\no synthesis of evidence leading to the development of conclusions and recommendations (14)\no evaluation reporting and dissemination (14) \nParticipants will also gain elementary experience in: \n• creating logic models (3)\n• developing indicators (7)\n• question construction (5)\n• creating an evaluation matrix (11)\n• writing findings statements (12)\n• creating a reporting plan (14) \nAbout the Facilitator\nJohn Allen has worked in the area of Program Evaluation\, Performance Measurement and Strategic Planning for more than 35 years\, serving on governments at the national\, provincial / state and municipal levels in Canada and the United States as well as the not-for-profit sector. Before becoming a consultant John was an Ontario public servant with the Treasury Board Secretariat and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. While with Treasury Board\, John implemented Ontario’s first formal performance measurement and evaluation process\, Managing By Results. That system remains the conceptual framework of Ontario’s results based management initiatives to this day. \nJohn works on client projects on his own and in partnership with Power Analysis Inc. of London\, Ontario. As well as undertaking project assignments in all his areas of speciality\, John also provides training on those subjects. He is a vendor of record with the provinces of Ontario\, Nova Scotia\, Manitoba\, British Columbia\, the Federal government and Nunavut Territory. He is an instructor for the Canadian Evaluation Society\, the Association of Municipal Managers\, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario and the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association. \nJohn is an instructor in public sector management topics with the University of Alberta’s School of Business\, the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University and the Schulich School of Business at York University. \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/essential-skills-series-september-2018-tickets-47870377588.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/essential-skills-series-september-2018/
CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development,Student,Student & New Practitioner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180709T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180712T163000
DTSTAMP:20260928T052523
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UID:5645-1531125000-1531413000@evaluationontario.ca
SUMMARY:July 2018 Essential Skills Series
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 basic levels of knowledge\, skill and appreciation with respect to the essential elements of evaluation\, equipping them to enter and participate in the evaluation field and develop as evaluation professionals. \nBreakfast\, lunch\, and coffee breaks and included in the registration fee. \nCourse Competencies\nParticipants will be able to describe in basic terms: \n• the uses and benefits of evaluation (1)\n• common settings in which evaluation takes place (1)\n• where evaluations and performance monitoring fit in the program cycle (1)\n• underlying theories related to evaluation\, and their implications (1)\n• the historical and technical context in which evaluation takes place (1)\n• the range of terminology used in evaluation (1)\n• causes of\, and responses to\, resistance (4)\n• potential misuses of evaluation (4)\n• cultural considerations in conducting evaluations (4)\n• ethical considerations with respect to evaluation (6)\n• evaluation standards (6)\n• evaluation as a profession (9)\n• the role of CES\, including the CE system (9)\n• special applications of evaluation (15)\n• the relevance of\, and processes associated with:\no identifying evaluation objectives (2)\no identifying and engaging evaluation clients and stakeholders\, and establishing roles (2)\no develop a program profile (3)\no creating evaluation questions (5) and indicators (7)\no common data collection methods (8\, 10)\no creating an appropriate and valid evaluation design\, including the selection of data collection methods (11)\no collecting data\, including performance monitoring (12)\no data management (12)\no assessing data quality (12)\no data analysis\, including cost effectiveness analysis (12)\no determining evaluation scale and budget (13)\no project management (13)\no synthesis of evidence leading to the development of conclusions and recommendations (14)\no evaluation reporting and dissemination (14) \nParticipants will also gain elementary experience in: \n• creating logic models (3)\n• developing indicators (7)\n• question construction (5)\n• creating an evaluation matrix (11)\n• writing findings statements (12)\n• creating a reporting plan (14) \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. \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/july-2018-essential-skills-series-tickets-46511284504.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/july-2018-essential-skills-series/
CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development
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