BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Canadian Evaluation Society - Ontario Chapter - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://evaluationontario.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Canadian Evaluation Society - Ontario Chapter REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251021T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251021T153000 DTSTAMP:20260513T221120 CREATED:20250930T151437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T152645Z UID:7381-1761037200-1761060600@evaluationontario.ca 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/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Membership,Professional Development,Social Networking,Student,Student & New Practitioner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://evaluationontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Virtual-Conference-EB-header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250922T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251129T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T221120 CREATED:20250722T191209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T191209Z UID:7250-1758528000-1764435600@evaluationontario.ca 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://evaluationontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Eventbrite-ESS-header1.png ORGANIZER;CN="CES Ontario":MAILTO:admin@evaluationontario.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250811T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250814T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T221120 CREATED:20250312T173920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T173920Z UID:7118-1754899200-1755187200@evaluationontario.ca 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://evaluationontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Eventbrite-ESS-summer-2025-header.png ORGANIZER;CN="CES Ontario":MAILTO:admin@evaluationontario.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250106T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250317T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T221120 CREATED:20240918T180834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T154637Z UID:6971-1736150400-1742230800@evaluationontario.ca SUMMARY:January 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. \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\nPlease note that we will take a break from sessions over the 2024 winter break. \nAbout the Facilitator \nTina Sahay has worked in the area of Program Evaluation and Performance Measurement for more than 25 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/november-2024-e-essential-skills-series/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Student,Student & New Practitioner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://evaluationontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Eventbrite-ESS-header1.png ORGANIZER;CN="CES Ontario":MAILTO:admin@evaluationontario.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240819T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240822T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T221120 CREATED:20240515T190612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T145351Z UID:6875-1724058000-1724346000@evaluationontario.ca 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231026T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231026T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T221120 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://evaluationontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Call-for-Proposals-email-header1.png ORGANIZER;CN="CES Ontario":MAILTO:admin@evaluationontario.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230901T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231110T190000 DTSTAMP:20260513T221120 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/ LOCATION:Ontario 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:20230313T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230521T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T221120 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/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development,Student,Student & New Practitioner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230213T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230423T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T221120 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/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development,Student,Student & New Practitioner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221031T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230108T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T221120 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/ LOCATION:Ontario 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:20221004T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221025T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T221120 CREATED:20220525T015452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T015741Z UID:6091-1664881200-1666717200@evaluationontario.ca 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220622T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220622T140000 DTSTAMP:20260513T221120 CREATED:20220607T151015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T203155Z UID:6123-1655895600-1655906400@evaluationontario.ca SUMMARY:2022 CES-ON AGM & Learning Event DESCRIPTION:CES – Ontario is pleased to announce that the chapter’s 26th Annual General Meeting will be held online on June 22\, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. \nRegister here! \nWhy Attend the AGM? \nThe AGM is a great opportunity to: \n– Learn more about recent chapter activities; \n– Elect new board members and approve any bylaw changes; \n– Participate in the annual Learning Event. \nEvent Agenda: \n\n11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: AGM presentation\, including progress on our strategic goals\, our recent incorporation as a non-profit\, and upcoming chapter events\n\n\n12:30 PM – 12:40 PM: 10-minute bio break\n\n\n12:40 PM – 2:00PM: Learning Event: Culturally responsive approaches to evaluation: Making sense of theory and practice with Dr. Jill Chouinard\n\nWe will distribute the Annual General Meeting package\, including a full agenda\, Annual Report\, and audited financial statements\, to all CES members and event attendees prior to the event. \nAbout the Learning Event: \nJoin us for a discussion with Dr. Jill Chouinard on culturally responsive evaluation. The presentation will include a reflection on the roots of evaluation and how evaluation practices and theory have evolved over time. Please bring your questions and thoughts to this thought-provoking event! \nAbout the Speaker: \nDr. Jill Anne Chouinard is an Associate Professor in the School of Public Administration. Her interdisciplinary scholarship is shaped by anthropology\, cultural studies\, feminism\, critical theory\, social geography and post modernism\, all of which informs her interest in culture\, and in issues of in/equity and social justice\, whether here at home or more globally. Her main research areas are in culturally responsive approaches to research and evaluation\, participatory research and evaluation\, and evaluation and public policy. Much of her evaluation work has been conducted in culturally and socially diverse community settings\, where she has extensive experience leading evaluations at the community level in the areas of education\, social services\, public health\, and organizational learning and change. She positions evaluation as a catalyst for learning\, collaboration\, equity\, social justice and community change. URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/2022-ces-on-agm-learning-event/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Annual General Meetings,Membership,Student,Student & New Practitioner ORGANIZER;CN="CES Ontario":MAILTO:admin@evaluationontario.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220413T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220413T150000 DTSTAMP:20260513T221120 CREATED:20220217T164240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T164240Z UID:5993-1649854800-1649862000@evaluationontario.ca 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220207T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220424T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T221120 CREATED:20211103T151211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T151211Z UID:5903-1644224400-1650819600@evaluationontario.ca 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210604T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210806T190000 DTSTAMP:20260513T221120 CREATED:20210616T173853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173853Z UID:5703-1622797200-1628276400@evaluationontario.ca SUMMARY:June 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 \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. \nRegistration deadline: June 2\, 2021 \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/june-2021-e-essential-skills-series-tickets-140593806861. URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/june-2021-e-essential-skills-series/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development,Student,Student & New Practitioner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210405T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210613T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T221120 CREATED:20210616T173839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173839Z UID:5698-1617613200-1623603600@evaluationontario.ca SUMMARY:April 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 \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. \nRegistration deadline: April 1\, 2021 \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/april-2021-e-essential-skills-series-tickets-138844163631. URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/april-2021-e-essential-skills-series/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development,Student,Student & New Practitioner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201013T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201220T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T221120 CREATED:20210616T173705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173705Z UID:5690-1602579600-1608483600@evaluationontario.ca SUMMARY:October 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. \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/october-2020-essential-skills-series-tickets-111444226682. URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/october-essential-skills-series/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development,Student,Student & New Practitioner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200921T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201129T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T221120 CREATED:20210616T173505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173505Z UID:5686-1600678800-1606669200@evaluationontario.ca SUMMARY:September 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. \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/september-2020-essential-skills-series-tickets-111437496552. URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/september-essential-skills-series/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development,Student,Student & New Practitioner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200927T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T221120 CREATED:20210616T173505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173505Z UID:5685-1595235600-1601226000@evaluationontario.ca SUMMARY:July 2020 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 \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. \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/july-2020-essential-skills-series-tickets-108789231520. URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/july-2020-essential-skills-series/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development,Student,Student & New Practitioner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200127T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200130T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T221120 CREATED:20210616T173323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173323Z UID:5673-1580113800-1580400000@evaluationontario.ca SUMMARY:January 2020 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) \n\nAbout the Tickets\n\nPlease note that CES New Practitioner\, CES Student\, and CES 60+ tickets are available only 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 member\, please contact CES Ontario. \n\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/january-2020-essential-skills-series-tickets-81346348117. URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/january-2020-essential-skills-series/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development,Student,Student & New Practitioner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191021T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191024T163000 DTSTAMP:20260513T221120 CREATED:20210616T173321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173321Z UID:5670-1571646600-1571934600@evaluationontario.ca SUMMARY:October 2019 Essential Skills Series DESCRIPTION:Description\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) \n\nAbout the Tickets\n\nPlease note that CES New Practitioner and CES Student tickets are available only 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\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/october-2019-essential-skills-series-tickets-66100180419. URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/october-2019-essential-skills-series/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development,Student,Student & New Practitioner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190916T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190916T193000 DTSTAMP:20260513T221120 CREATED:20210616T173308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173308Z UID:5668-1568655000-1568662200@evaluationontario.ca SUMMARY:Credentialed Evaluation: A Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Evaluation Society – Ontario Chapter is pleased to host a Membership Networking Event. You are invited to join Evaluators for complimentary appetizers and an opportunity to engage in good conversation with seasoned and emerging evaluators. This is an open event; you do not need to be a CES Member to attend! \nThis event has a special focus on the Credentialed Evaluator (CE) designation. It will include a panel discussion on the experience of applying for the CE designation\, and the benefits of having the CE designation. The panel member will consist of the several Evaluators from various fields including the following: \nDr. Keiko Kuji-Shikatani\, C.E.\, is an internal Evaluator with the Ministry of Education\, infusing evaluative thinking in collaborative teams to build sector capacity for the use of evidence to inform decisions. She shares her Development Evaluation expertise widely leading interministerial collaborations\, evaluation capacity building for governments both in Canada and internationally\, through universities\, civil societies and EvalPartners. \nYasser Ismail\, MFA\, C.E.\, is the Corporate Evaluation Consultant at the College of Nurses of Ontario. Over the last seven years\, Yasser has worked as a full-time evaluation consultant within Ontario’s health system both as an external and internal evaluator. Yasser’s current focus is on using evaluative tools to facilitate evidence-informed program design and evaluation. Demonstrating evaluation value\, evaluation capacity building and reflective practice are also areas of interest for Yasser. \nMarika Warner\, MSc.\, C.E.\, is the Director of Research and Evaluation at MLSE LaunchPad\, a Sport For Development facility for youth facing barriers in downtown Toronto. Marika’s large portfolio includes program evaluation\, longitudinal research and academic partnerships focusing on positive youth development and corporate social responsibility in professional sport. Marika holds a BScPT from the University of Alberta and an MSc from the University of Toronto. Prior to her current role\, Marika worked as a clinician and clinical researcher at Toronto Rehab\, Bloorview Research Institute\, and Regent Park Community Health Centre. Marika is also a retired professional dancer and mother of one. \nDr. Cameron Norman\, C.E.\, is a professional designer\, psychologist\, educator\, and evaluator who works with human service organizations to organize and support innovation for wellbeing. Cameron has worked in evaluation as a practitioner\, scholar\, educator\, and advocate for more than 20 years and was among the first cohort of professionals to receive the Credentialed Evaluator designation in Canada. He is the President of Cense Ltd. and serves on the faculty at OCAD University in the Design and Health program and the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/credentialed-evaluation-a-panel-discussion-tickets-66764280761. URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/credentialed-evaluation-a-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Membership,Professional Development,Social Networking,Student,Student & New Practitioner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190715T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190715T193000 DTSTAMP:20260513T221120 CREATED:20210616T173253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173253Z UID:5662-1563211800-1563219000@evaluationontario.ca SUMMARY:CES Summer Social: Evaluator Meet + Greet DESCRIPTION:About our Event:\nWe would like to host you at the CES Summer Social coming up at Page One. The purpose of this event is to provide an informal setting for new practitioners and students to network with experienced Evaluators\, learn from their narratives\, and ask questions. The event will be structured as four casual small groups – please feel free to move among them throughout the evening! Food and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. \nPlease take a moment to review the bios of our Experienced Evaluators\, and come prepared with questions. You can ask general questions about evaluation\, about their careers\, about tricky evaluation scenarios you might be facing right now\, and more. \nSee you on Monday July 15th! \nThis meet and greet is presented in conjunction with the July 2019 Essential Skills Series. \nAbout our Experts:\nPatricia King is currently the Vice President of Evaluation and Qualitative Research at Dig Insights and an Adjunct Professor at Dalhousie University. She previously worked as the Director of Evaluation at MQO Research. Other past experience includes working in the public sector as a Manager with the Provincial Government of Newfoundland and Labrador conducting research to inform policy development\, as well as in the private sector conducting provincial and national evaluations. She just completed tenure as president of the CES–Newfoundland and Labrador (CES-NL). She has over 8 years of experience on volunteer boards\, and almost 10 years of experience on both the client and suppliers side of research and evaluation. Patricia holds a Masters of Applied Social Psychology from Memorial University and a Credentialed Evaluator (CE) designation from the Canadian Evaluation Society (CES). \nEden Amare is an Evaluator that is passionate about social services. She currently works as a Policy Development Officer with the Shelter\, Support & Housing Administration division of the City of Toronto\, where her projects focus on quality assurance and evaluation. She previously worked as the Program Evaluator at Toronto Public Health where she evaluated communicable disease control programs. Eden also possesses evaluation experience at the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement\, including organizational evaluation capacity-building. She holds a Master of Health Evaluation from the University of Waterloo and was a finalist in the 2018 Canadian Evaluation Society Student Case Competition. \nNick Petten is a researcher\, consultant\, and evaluator that is primarily concerned with how to meaningfully and ethically involve diverse populations in research\, evaluation and program design. As a representative of his professional associations in several governance functions (Canadian Evaluation Society and American Evaluation Association) and currently working in municipal government in Strategic Planning\, Management and Evaluation\, Nick is continually facilitating knowledge exchange and demonstrating the social impact of programming and services for people using ethical and rigorous scientific methods. \nPaul Bakker is a Credential Evaluator and coach\, with over a decade of experience. For the last seven years\, he has run his independent evaluation consulting practice\, Social Impact Squared. His evaluation projects are typically for small nonprofits or provincial government agencies in the areas of education\, health\, employment\, youth development\, and crime prevention. His wide range of experience includes using developmental evaluation approaches to carrying out quasi-experimental designs and statistical analyses. Paul also organizes Evaluation Cafe Toronto events for those interested in evaluation to learn and connect with each other. \n\n\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ces-summer-social-evaluator-meet-greet-tickets-64185596848. URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/ces-summer-social-evaluator-meet-greet/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Membership,Social Networking,Student,Student & New Practitioner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190715T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190718T163000 DTSTAMP:20260513T221120 CREATED:20210616T173252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173252Z UID:5661-1563179400-1563467400@evaluationontario.ca 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/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development,Student,Student & New Practitioner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190619T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190619T163000 DTSTAMP:20260513T221120 CREATED:20210616T173251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173251Z UID:5660-1560949200-1560961800@evaluationontario.ca SUMMARY:2019 CES AGM + Learning Event DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 23rd annual CES Ontario AGM and Learning Event! This event is open to all members of the Canadian Evaluation Society Ontario chapter\, as well as interested members of the public. \n  \nEvent Agenda:\n1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Registration & Networking \n1:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Annual General Meeting + Integrated Strategic/Operational Plan update and consultation \n3:45 PM – 4:00 AM: Break & Networking Event \n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Learning Event: Feminist Data Analysis \n  \nAnnual General Meeting + Integrated Strategic/Operational Plan update and consultation\nAs you are all aware\, CES Ontario has undertaken an integrated strategic and operational planning process (ISOP) to guide us over the next 5 years. In this session\, members will review our updated Vision\, Mission\, Value Statements\, and Strategic Directions. We will also be engaging members in helping us identify key activities to move our operational planning forward and bring our ISOP Goals to life. \nLearning Event: Feminist Data Analysis\n\nVery few people become evaluators because they want to promote racist or sexist ideas. However\, it’s very easy to accidentally fall into these traps\, particularly in the data-centric aspects of evaluation. A working understanding of how to incorporate ethics and equity into quantitative evaluation is essential. Heather’s talk will tell stories and show real world examples that will guide you through the process of learning to identify inequity and hidden bias at seven key stages of the evaluation data lifecycle. \nAbout the Speaker:\nHeather Krause is a data scientist working on projects for equity and ethics in data. As a statistician (PStat) she attacks the largest questions facing societies today\, working with non-profit and social sector organizations\, local and national governments\, and data journalists. Her relentless pursuit of clarity and realism in these projects pushed her beyond pure analysis to mastering the entire data ecosystem including ground-breaking work in evaluation\, data sourcing\, design\, visualization\, communication\, and journalism\, each incorporating bleeding edge theory and technologies. Her unique contributions have been sought across a range of clients from individual researchers to large international organizations including FiveThirtyEight\, Orb Media\, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation\, CARE\, MasterCard\, the UNHCR\, and several national governments. \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2019-ces-ontario-agm-learning-event-tickets-62239544152. URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/2019-ces-agm-learning-event/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Annual General Meetings,Membership,Social Networking,Student,Student & New Practitioner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190528T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190528T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T221120 CREATED:20210616T173251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173251Z UID:5659-1559068200-1559075400@evaluationontario.ca SUMMARY:Eval Cafe: Equity in Evaluation DESCRIPTION:Our two facilitators will present on their approaches to ensuring their evaluation work is equitable\, and then will help us reflect on what we can do to incorporate equity considerations into our evaluation practice. Heidi Schaeffer will present on her work evaluating health equity initiatives and on applying Outcome Harvesting principles to enhance equity and inclusion. Heather Krause will also present on how Feminist data analysis principles present opportunities to increase equity\, inclusion\, and fairness. \nCES Ontario is a sponsor of Eval Cafe Toronto. \nTickets: https://www.meetup.com/Evaluation-Cafe-Toronto/events/260769828/. URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/eval-cafe-equity-in-evaluation/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:EvalCafe,Membership,Social Networking,Student,Student & New Practitioner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190415T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190418T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T221120 CREATED:20210616T173237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173237Z UID:5658-1555317000-1555603200@evaluationontario.ca 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/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development,Student,Student & New Practitioner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190128T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190131T163000 DTSTAMP:20260513T221120 CREATED:20210616T173236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173236Z UID:5655-1548664200-1548952200@evaluationontario.ca 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/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development,Student,Student & New Practitioner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181010T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181010T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T221120 CREATED:20210616T173221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173221Z UID:5649-1539194400-1539201600@evaluationontario.ca SUMMARY:Eval Cafe: Youth Engagement in Evaluation: The Students Commission of Canada’s Approach DESCRIPTION:The Students Commission of Canada is a national charitable organization that purposely works with others to ensure that young people’s voices are heard and valued. The SCC believes in a world where all young people transition into a positive adulthood. \nThe SCC leads a network called the Centre of Excellence for Youth Engagement\, which focuses on bringing together youth\, academics and organizations to generate and gather research on meaningful youth engagement. For the past 7 years\, the SCC and CEYE have been supporting 300 youth serving organizations to effectively tell their story through rigorous evaluation. They use a shared database to provide customized evaluation supports for individual organizations. They also aggregate the data from individual organizations to identify trends that are occurring across the youth-serving sector. The SCC will present their approach and showcase some of the aggregated data at our next meeting. \nLight snacks will be provided courtesy of CES-Ontario (http://www.evaluationontario.ca/). Members will need to pay for their drinks or additional food. \nTickets: https://www.meetup.com/Evaluation-Cafe-Toronto/events/254972688/?rv=co1&_xtd=gatlbWFpbF9jbGlja9oAJGJlMzJlNTYxLWY0MDYtNDVkOC1iNGJhLTQ2YjQzMmVlMTUxOQ&_cookie-check=FD61pEAilxgDEa8E. URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/eval-cafe-youth-engagement-in-evaluation-the-students-commission-of-canadas-approach/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:EvalCafe,Social Networking,Student,Student & New Practitioner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180910T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180913T163000 DTSTAMP:20260513T221120 CREATED:20210616T173218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173218Z 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/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development,Student,Student & New Practitioner END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR