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SUMMARY:Winter 2026 e-Essential Skills Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a ten-week facilitated course on the foundations of evaluation.\n\n\n\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 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.
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SUMMARY:The ABCs of Evaluation Capacity Building: Tools\, Techniques\, and Planning
DESCRIPTION:June 11 2026\, 9:30 AM – 1 PM\nRegister today!\n\n\n\n\nThis online workshop introduces a four-pronged approach to building and sustaining evaluation capacity in your professional work \n\n\n\n\nIn 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 a survey; it’s about cultivating the structures\, skills\, and mindset that sustain inquiry and learning over time. Together\, we’ll explore the latest ECB literature and dissect real-world case studies to identify what actually works (and what tends to get in the way). You’ll leave with a custom ECB action plan tailored to your specific organizational or client context\, ready to spark engagement and build evaluation skills in others the moment you log off. \nLearning Outcomes: By the end of this session\, you will be able to: \n\nAssess Readiness: Identify organizational entry points\, capacity\, and challenges that impact ECB efforts.\nBuild Meaningful Engagement: Use evidence-informed strategies to motivate individuals and teams who may be indifferent or resistant to evaluation and planning.\nCustomize Techniques that Work: Adapt ECB models\, frameworks\, strategies\, and tools to fit the unique context and constraints of your specific evaluation situation.\nDesign an Actionable Plan: Create a practical\, step-by-step ECB roadmap aligned with your goals and the realities of your organization or clients.\n\nCredentialled Evaluator Competency Domains: \n\nReflective Practice\n\n\nSituational Practice\n\n\nInterpersonal Practice\n\nAbout the Facilitator: \nAllison Prieur\, CE\, is a learning-focused evaluator and founder of DARE Impact Consulting\, with over 20 years of experience in health and human services as an internal leader\, external consultant\, and funder. She specializes in building evaluation capacity within non-profit organizations and funding bodies\, helping teams move from compliance-driven reporting to strategic learning and evidence-informed decision making. \nAllison brings deep technical expertise in evaluation design\, mixed-methods research\, survey and tool development\, data analysis\, and the facilitation of evaluative thinking. She has led multi-year evaluation capacity building initiatives\, supported organizations through systems change efforts\, and coached senior leaders to integrate evaluation into strategic planning and governance. Her approach blends methodological rigour with relational practice\, ensuring evaluation is both technically sound and context-responsive. \nShe is a Credentialed Evaluator (CE) and a PhD student in the Interdisciplinary PhD in Evaluation program at Western Michigan University\, where her research examines how organizations use evaluation to advance systems change and which evaluator competencies enable this work. She also holds a Master’s in Public Policy and Bachelor’s degrees in Social Work and Developmental Psychology. \nAllison is known for translating complex evaluation concepts into practical tools and approaches that evaluators can apply with clarity and confidence.
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CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:August 2026 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
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