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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
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