The interactive and multi-modal workshop focuses on infographics – artistic or graphic presentation of data to communicate insights. Data visualization as a hot topic in the evaluation world, especially in knowledge transfer activities. This fast-paced webinar will focus on a specific type of data visualization, namely infographics – artistic or graphic presentation of data to...
Join us for a ten-week facilitated course on the foundations of evaluation. 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: Basic knowledge and skills, Appreciation...
After 15 years, Paul Bakker is stepping down as an Evaluation Cafe Ontario organizer. Elizabeth Sweitzer will be joined by Medha Aurora to continue to plan in-person and online events. With the change, we'd love to reconnect and hear from our members about the kinds of topics and sessions that will best serve their needs....
June 11 2026, 9:30 AM – 1 PM Register today! This online workshop introduces a four-pronged approach to building and sustaining evaluation capacity in your professional work In this interactive workshop, we move beyond “doing” evaluation to focus on evaluation capacity that lasts. Evaluation Capacity Building (ECB) isn’t just about teaching someone how to write...
CES-ON members and the public are invited to attend our AGM and Learning Event CES – Ontario is pleased to announce that the chapter’s Annual General Meeting will be held online on June 16, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Why Attend the AGM? The AGM is a great opportunity to: - Learn more...
Join us for a fast-paced one-hour virtual session on translating raw data into actionable, useful, and beautiful information! We'll be covering the following topics: Escaping the Table Trap & Visual Accessibility – Shifting from dense tables that isolate individual data points to clear visuals that reveal the complete picture and uncover hidden systemic patterns The...
Hi all, We're excited to announce the next Evaluation Cafe Ontario online event - Working in the Public Sector. We will have a panel of evaluators working in (or for) the government share their experiences and learnings through a faciltiated discussion followed by Q&A. We're finalizing the panel and will share more details soon! We look forward...
Practitioners, students, consultants, funders, and the evaluation-curious — this one's for you. Evaluation Cafe Ontario is bringing the community together for an evening that's part mixer, part skills share, and fully in-person (we promise the wifi will not be involved in the icebreaker). We're organizing the night around evaluation approaches — because let's be honest, everyone's got...
We are thrilled to announce a new four-part training experience designed to sharpen skills and increase program evaluation capacity! The Evaluation Toolbox explores the basics of a well-done evaluation project, including key documents, management processes, and creating a shared understanding of what evaluation is and why we do it. While the four workshops can be...
Taking Actionable Insights and Transforming Them into Compelling Stories That Overcome Resistance Join us for a fast-paced one-hour virtual session on translating raw data into actionable, useful, and beautiful information! We'll be covering the following topics: The Neuroscience of Data Persuasion – How narrative structures engage brain chemistry to lower cognitive barriers and secure executive...
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....
Learn the basics of using arts-based approaches in your evaluation projects! Curious about creative techniques that yield compelling data and counter survey fatigue? In this lively one-hour webinar, we'll demystify arts-based methods for evaluators. Come along on a high-level tour of what arts-based methods are (and what they aren't), how they fit alongside other evaluation...
