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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
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/august-2026-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
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SUMMARY:Evaluation Masterclass Webinar: The Persuasive Evaluator
DESCRIPTION:Taking Actionable Insights and Transforming Them into Compelling Stories That Overcome Resistance \n\n\n\n\nJoin 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:  \nThe Neuroscience of Data Persuasion – How narrative structures engage brain chemistry to lower cognitive barriers and secure executive stakeholder trust. \nStructural Data Storytelling – Implementing a 3-Act Narrative Architecture (Problem\, Context\, and Recommendation Tree) to turn reports into compelling data stories. \nPre-empting Resistance & Counterarguments – Building an airtight counterargument matrix to protect professional credibility and navigate organizational pushback. \nThis is part two of a two-part webinar series. Register for Part One here. \nAbout the Facilitator: \nFaten Hassaan\, MSc is a published healthcare author\, strategist\, and Quality Improvement (QI) advisor. \nFor nearly twenty years\, she has helped healthcare leaders improve system operations by leveraging data to drive high performance. \nAs the founder of Quality Improvement for Health Care Inc. qi4h.com\, Faten specializes in data-driven approaches that drive large-scale system transformation while building organizational capacity\, bridging frontline realities with executive mandates\, and navigating stakeholder resistance. \nHer extensive background\, ranging from strategic system mapping to analyzing complex data patterns to identify anomalies\, underpins her upcoming book Transforming Community Healthcare\, Through Data Excellence\, which comprises chapters on data accessibility and persuasive narrative structures. \nFaten holds a master’s degree in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety\, alongside Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and PMP certifications. She is dedicated to empowering evaluators and healthcare professionals to move past dense reporting to deliver credible insights that drive real systemic change.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/evaluation-masterclass-webinar-the-persuasive-evaluator/
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CATEGORIES:Membership,Webinar
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