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SUMMARY:The Art and Science of Producing Effective Infographics
DESCRIPTION:The interactive and multi-modal workshop focuses on infographics – artistic or graphic presentation of data to communicate insights.\n\n\n\n\nRegister online here!\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nData 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  \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 Facilitator:\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.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/the-art-and-science-of-producing-effective-infographics-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Kaitlyn":MAILTO:admin@evaluationontario.ca
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SUMMARY:Eval Cafe: Exploring Equitable\, Transformative Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.meetup.com/Evaluation-Cafe-Ontario/events/280748966/ \nAs evaluators seek to integrate more equitable (and dare we dream\, more transformative) approaches to evaluation\, we often find that the systems that employ us to evaluate are not yet positioned to enable approaches that give more voice and decision-making power to clients or beneficiaries. Despite this\, we are seeing increasing examples and opportunities for community-based participatory evaluation. In this Meetup\, we’ll see an example from the international development sector that “put the community in the driving seat” of conducting a baseline of their goals and see the impact this led to. We’ll discuss what it would take for the principles of this work to be replicated in other contexts based on consolidated learning from Salanga’s work in Community-Led Monitoring\, Evaluation\, Accountability and Learning (CoLMEAL). \nFor more information\, check out www.salanga.org and what they are doing in Community-Led MEAL at https://salanga.org/measure-impact/colmel/ \nThis session will be facilitated by Elaine Stavnitzky. She has experience leading and implementing a wide range of complex strategic\, programmatic and quality assurance processes to support leadership\, staff\, communities and children in international development and humanitarian aid programs since 2002. To date her expertise has covered on-going learning and improvement in 30 countries across 15 sectors\, including gender equality and youth. The nexus of her passion\, skills\, and value is in empowering communities to understand and monitor the change they seek to actualize. She is ever ready to apply her energy and enthusiasm to support organizations in strengthening systems that ensure people have right-sized information to trigger change making decisions. She loves experiencing with others the “a-ha” moment that tips the balance for transformation at the individual\, community and/or systems level. \nFind out more about Elaine on her LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-stavnitzky/
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/eval-cafe-exploring-equitable-transformative-evaluation/
CATEGORIES:EvalCafe
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Bakker":MAILTO:paul@socialimpactsquared.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211029T150000
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SUMMARY:Rapid Impact Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:Register through Eventbrite by October 12\, 2021\n\n\nFirst time introductory offer at a one-time membership rate\, CES-ON is pleased and privileged to have worked with Andy Rowe to provide a hands-on introduction professional development opportunity – Rapid Impact Evaluation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nRapid Impact Evaluation offers the ability to evaluate the impacts of a program using developmental and formative evaluation as well as summative. RIE triangulates perspectives of three separate groups of experts. Three methodologies that are central to RIE will provide learners with an understanding to apply RIE. RIE is a cost-efficient and quick approach to assessing impacts and does not intrude on design or implementation of the program. Evaluation learners will benefit when they add RIE to their toolbox of evaluation methods. \nParticipants will have virtual hands-on interactive learning opportunities across multiple sessions that are comprised of three 3-hour learning modules and optional two 2-hour learning labs and one final session for questions and discussions about applications. The labs will offer the opportunity to applying the method using real-world cases using RIE methods learned in the modules. Professionals who participate in RIE will: \n\nDevelop an understanding of principles of RIE and the methods specific to RIE and CE designation credentials.\n\nEvaluation learners and those interested in evaluation methods can benefit from this learning opportunity on a leading example of the trend towards more nimble evaluation methods. No prerequisite of skills/knowledge are needed to fully engage in this learning opportunity except your passion for evaluation. \nWorkshop Schedule \nWorkshop Modules: 12 Hours of Interactive Instructional Learning \n\nMonday October 18th\, 1-4 pm EST\nFriday October 22nd \, 1-4 pm EST\nWednesday October 27th\, 1-4 pm EST\n\nOptional Learning Labs: 6 Hours of Interactive Co-Learning \n\nWednesday October 20th\, 1-3 pm EST\nMonday October 25th \, 1-3 pm EST\nFriday October 29th \, 1-3 pm EST\n\n  \nAbout Andy Rowe \nCES Fellow and Award Winner for Contributions to Evaluation in Canada \n“Over the past 30 years\, Andy Rowe has been actively involved in the field of program evaluation\, both as a tireless advocate for the function of evaluation\, and as a significant contributor to the advancement of evaluation theory and practice \nThrough numerous publications\, lectures and presentations\, Andy has challenged evaluators in Canada and abroad to explore new approaches that could better accommodate the need for timely and relevant information on program results. His work on Rapid Impact Evaluation (RIE)\, the Scenario-Based Counterfactual\, and Metric for Forecasting Impacts are some of the innovative approaches that Andy has been developing and promoting. Andy also stands as a predominant evaluator engaged in the fields of environment and sustainable development\, through multiple assignments in Canada and abroad. He has championed evaluation strategies that place sustainability at the very heart of evaluation’s core mission and mandate and is a founding member of Footprint Evaluation.” \nAndy Rowe has a PhD from the London School of Economics\, is former President of CES\, a CES Fellow and was the founding Chair of the Newfoundland Chapter of CES. He has also served on several Task Forces of the American Evaluation Association. He has engaged in evaluation globally and his current work includes as a member of the Technical Evaluation Reference Group of the Adaptation Fund\, evaluation of smallholder farmer climate adaptation with the International Fund for Agricultural Development and his work with Footprint Evaluation hosted by Better Evaluation and funded by the Global Evaluation Initiative.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/rapid-impact-evaluation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Kaitlyn":MAILTO:admin@evaluationontario.ca
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SUMMARY:Eval Cafe: Journeying to Truth and Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:The Water Well Evaluation Cafe will be convening a fall 2021 series of 2-3 Zoom sessions on Journeying to Truth and Reconciliation. There will be advance readings\, discussion\, and guided facilitation. We anticipate traveling together as a group\, and value commitment for the entire series. Our first meeting is on October 7\, at noon\, with these two articles under discussion. Interested evaluators can email jillianbaker@gmail.com to join. \nAdvance reading:\nIncreasing Cultural Competence in Support of Indigenous-Led Evaluation: A Necessary Step toward Indigenous-Led Evaluation\nNan Wehipeihana Research Evaluation Consultancy Limited\n© 2019 Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation\nVolume 34 (2) 2019\, Fall 2019\nDOI: https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.68444 \nWhite Privilege and the Decolonization Work Needed in Evaluation to Support Indigenous Sovereignty and Self-Determination\,\nKate McKegg The Kinnect Group\n© 2019 Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation\nVolume 34 (2) 2019\, Fall 2019\nDOI: https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.67978
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/eval-cafe-journeying-to-truth-and-reconciliation/
CATEGORIES:EvalCafe
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211004T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211006T133000
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SUMMARY:Designing Interactive Dashboards Using Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/designing-interactive-dashboards-using-microsoft-excel-and-google-sheets-tickets-163586310057 \nCES-ON is pleased to offer a workshop for learners to develop their technical skills using Excel and Google Sheets to create interactive dashboards. \nCreating dynamic dashboards in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets is a fantastic and cost-effective way to view important data with minimal construction time. This workshop takes you through all you need to know to design interactive dashboards from start to finish. This skill-building workshop will demonstrate how to generate an interactive dashboard in 5 easy-to-learn steps: Pivot\, Analyze\, Rename\, Chart\, and Slice. Using sample survey data\, you will learn how to a) use a Pivot table to analyze data\, b) create a chart using PivotCharts\, c) incorporate Slicers and d) create a professional looking dashboard that allows stakeholders to slice-and-dice the data in seconds. Additionally\, we will share best practices in dashboard design to make your dashboards really pop! Finally\, we will demonstrate how to incorporate inferential statistics (e.g.\, paired samples t-test) into your dashboards that will update as you slice-and-dice your data. After attending the workshop\, you will be equipped with clear steps that you can immediately implement to create stunning dashboards that are dynamic and easy to reproduce. \nThis skill-building workshop is aligned to the following CES competencies: \n\n1.1- This workshop explores new thinking and practices related to interactive dashboards;\n2.8- This workshop will give participants accessible tools and process to help them interpret and present their data;\n2.10- By allowing evaluators and stakeholders the ability to interact with data\, interactive dashboards promote complete and balanced evaluation reporting to support decision-making; and\,\n3.4- Interactive dashboards are an efficient way for evaluators and stakeholders to understand results in real-time.\n\nEvaluation learners and those interested in evaluation digital tools can benefit from this learning experience. Learners will need access to their own Microsoft Excel and Google Sheet to fully engage with the content of this workshop as well as a passion for learning new ways of mobilizing data for knowledge sharing. \nWorkshop Schedule \nSession Dates: Monday\, October 4 and Wednesday\, October 6\, 2021 \nSession Times: 12-1:30 pm for both dates \nAbout the Facilitators \nShelly Engelman\, Ph.D.\, is the Director of Research and Evaluation at Custom EduEval LLC in Austin\, TX. She earned her PhD in Social Psychology and has over 10 years of research and evaluation experience. Dr. Engelman served as an external evaluator on over 40 federal and state funded grants and programs related to STEM Education. She has led over 20 workshops\, seminars\, and webinars for a variety of clients including\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\, Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) in Georgia\, and the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin). \nTom Withee is a Senior Researcher at Goshen Education Consulting Inc in Edwardsville\, IL and is their data visualization expert. His involvement with STEM Education for over 15 years and his passion to make STEM Education accessible for everyone is evident throughout his work. Tom is an active member of the American Evaluation Association\, with a focus of STEM Education\, K-12 Education\, and Data Visualization. As a founding member of the Evaluation Association of St. Louis\, he shares his insights on data visualization and clear\, concise reporting.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/designing-interactive-dashboards-using-microsoft-excel-and-google-sheets/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Kaitlyn":MAILTO:admin@evaluationontario.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210929T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102041
CREATED:20210611T143409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173909Z
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SUMMARY:Feminist Principles in Monitoring\, Evaluation\, Accountability and Learning
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will guide participants through Oxfam Canada’s Seven Foundations to Feminist Monitoring\, Evaluation\, Accountability and Learning (MEAL). Oxfam’s feminist approach challenges practitioners to think differently about evidence\, push the boundaries on data collection\, and question who gives meaning and power to knowledge. Through these challenges\, participants will engage in an iterative process of applying and reflecting the principles of the approach. \nThis workshop will introduce the seven foundations\, grounded in three recent Oxfam project examples including the following projects: \n• The mid-term evaluation of a six-country project\, which integrated a participatory\, peer-to-peer approach\, co-designed by project partners. \n• Women’s Voice and Leadership – Pakistan\, including local women’s rights organizations\, Oxfam in Pakistan (OiP)\, and Oxfam Canada. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to ‘deep dive’ into the three project examples with country-based staff and partners leading discussions in breakout rooms. \nMethodologies that can be incorporated into feminist MEAL approaches will be shared and participants will have the opportunity to experience at least one of these methodologies. \nAbout the Facilitator \nAnna Du Vent is the Women’s Rights Knowledge Specialist\, Monitoring\, Evaluation\, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) at Oxfam Canada (OCA)\, leading OCA’s work in applying feminist approaches throughout its MEAL systems. Anna also led the MEAL work for OCA’s flagship six-country ending violence against women and girls project. Anna specializes in qualitative methodologies focused on program learning processes\, including identifying\, documenting and sharing best practices. She has led teams on projects related to youth development\, economic empowerment\, and legal reform in Uganda\, Malawi\, Jamaica\, the Marshall Islands\, Bangladesh\, India\, Indonesia\, Nepal\, Pakistan and the Philippines. \nRegistration deadline: September 28\, 2021 \n\n\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/feminist-principles-in-monitoring-evaluation-accountability-and-learning-tickets-140603190929.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/feminist-principles-in-monitoring-evaluation-accountability-and-learning/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102041
CREATED:20210616T173909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173909Z
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SUMMARY:September 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 \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. \nRegistration deadline: September 7\, 2021 \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/september-2021-e-essential-skills-series-tickets-140599275217.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/september-2021-e-essential-skills-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210819T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102041
CREATED:20210712T011250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T011250Z
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SUMMARY:Eval Cafe: Evaluator Speed Dating
DESCRIPTION:RSVP online here: https://www.meetup.com/Evaluation-Cafe-Ontario/events/279368328/ \nFrom the MeetUp event description: \nWe can’t quite yet get together safely as a big group on a patio this summer\, but we can share some food and drink virtually. \nCome join us anytime between 6 and 8pm on August 16 to connect with fellow evaluation enthusiasts. I will put people randomly in small breakout rooms for 15 minutes rounds\, where you can meet new people or reconnect over your favorite refreshments. Looking forward to (re)connecting and hearing what going on both personally and professionally.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/eval-cafe-evaluator-speed-dating/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EvalCafe,Membership
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Bakker":MAILTO:paul@socialimpactsquared.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210728T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102041
CREATED:20210616T173908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T000020Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Integrating Feminist Approaches Into Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Evaluation Society – Ontario Chapter (CES-ON) is pleased to invite you to our Summer Webinar: Integrating Feminist Approaches Into Evaluation. \nFor more than a decade\, Oxfam Canada (OCA) has been developing and refining feminist approaches to assess and learn from projects in a way that challenges us to think differently about knowledge and power – redefining who and what is valued most. This webinar will unpack the seven foundations highlighted in the OCA Guidance Note on Feminist Monitoring\, Evaluation\, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)\, as well as explore examples of how projects have leveraged these foundations in recent evaluations. \nThis webinar introduces ideas that will be fully explored in the workshop Feminist Principles in Monitoring\, Evaluation\, Accountability and Learning on September 29\, 2021.  \nThis webinar is free for members of the Canadian Evaluation Society; general admission tickets are also available. \nAbout the Presenter: \nAnna Du Vent is the Women’s Rights Knowledge Specialist\, Monitoring\, Evaluation\, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) at Oxfam Canada (OCA)\, leading OCA’s work in applying feminist approaches throughout its MEAL systems. Anna also led the MEAL work for OCA’s flagship six-country ending violence against women and girls project. Anna specializes in qualitative methodologies focused on program learning processes\, including identifying\, documenting and sharing best practices. She has led teams on projects related to youth development\, economic empowerment\, and legal reform in Uganda\, Malawi\, Jamaica\, the Marshall Islands\, Bangladesh\, India\, Indonesia\, Nepal\, Pakistan and the Philippines. \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/webinar-integrating-feminist-approaches-into-evaluation-tickets-158485844427. \nThis webinar is sponsored by Socialsuite. Global leaders in outcomes measurement\, Socialsuite helps nonprofits to share their positive impact with the world.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/webinar-integrating-feminist-approaches-into-evaluation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210715T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210715T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102041
CREATED:20210616T173907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173907Z
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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. \nLearning objectives: \nBy the end of the Workshop\, the participant will be able to: \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: \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 \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. \nRegistration deadline: July 14\, 2021 \n\n\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-art-and-science-of-producing-effective-infographics-tickets-141855522687.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/the-art-and-science-of-producing-effective-infographics-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210623T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102041
CREATED:20210616T173907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173907Z
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SUMMARY:Eval Cafe: Reflective and Reflexive Practice
DESCRIPTION:Reflective and reflexive practice is increasingly being recognized as a method by which evaluators can monitor their biases\, better understand their privilege and increase their awareness of power dynamics. The intended goal of reflexive practice is to reduce the risk that an evaluator uncritically perpetuates systemic oppressions during the course of an evaluation. Furthermore\, if the aim of a program or service is to be equitable\, integrating a disciplined practice of reflection is increasingly being recognized as a method of practicing social justice and anti-oppression when evaluating those programs and services (Archibald\, Neubauer & Brookfield\, 2018; Caldwell & Bledsoe\, 2018; Jewiss & Clark/Keefe\, 2007; Hall\, 2019; van Draanen\, 2016). \nNick Petten has been practicing reflexivity in his evaluation practice and has opened this practice to investigation through a research project on team-based critical reflexivity. He also occupies some leadership positions within his professional associations\, CES and AEA\, and is aware of the increasing importance that is being placed on reflective practice and reflexivity as a core competency within the profession. His ecology of evidence tells him that reflective practice and critical reflexivity can be used by evaluators to maintain an ethical stance and be culturally responsive to groups of people that do not fully identify with the dominant ideology in contemporary Western society. \nIn this presentation\, participants will have a chance to learn more about some techniques and practices in critical reflexivity and then discuss the role and impact of critical reflexivity on an individual’s practice\, within the dynamics of a team and within the professional community of evaluators. \nThose interested in attending are encouraged to read the following short articles: \n– AEA’s Statement Regarding Racism and Inequality in our Society (https://www.eval.org/Full-Article/statement-from-the-aea-board-of-directors-regarding-racism-and-inequality-in-our-society) \n– CES’s updated competencies on Reflective Practice and Ethics (https://evaluationcanada.ca/sites/default/files/crwg_revisions_clean_version_april_23.18.pdf) \n\n\nEvaluation Cafe is sponsored by CES Ontario. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nTickets: https://www.meetup.com/Evaluation-Cafe-Ontario/events/278626144.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/eval-cafe-reflective-and-reflexive-practice/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EvalCafe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210806T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102041
CREATED:20210616T173853Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210511T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210511T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102041
CREATED:20210616T173853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173853Z
UID:5702-1620721800-1620752400@evaluationontario.ca
SUMMARY:CES-ON Virtual Conference: Building Better Evaluation: Connecting Ontario
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 11\, 2021 for a stimulating\, and interactive virtual conference on Evaluation. \nBuilding Better Evaluation – Connecting Ontario is a one-day conference event that is being held in conjunction with the CES National Conference. Join us and: \n\nEngage and influence conversations about evaluation in Ontario.\nConnect to evaluators\, networks\, and organizations.\nLearn from evaluation leaders and practitioners.\nEarn professional development hours to maintain your Credentialed Evaluator (CE) status.\n\nRegistration: $79 for CES members\, $99 for non-members and $49 for students. \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. \nConference Agenda: \n08:30 – 09:30    Virtual Breakfast/Coffee Networking (tbc)\n09:30 – 09:40    Conference Welcome \n09:40 –11:20     Panel: Evaluation Today and Future Opportunities\n11:45 –13:00     CES Ontario’s 25th Annual General Meeting\n13:15 –14:15     Concurrent Sessions Methods Masterclass\n14:30 – 15:15     Concurrent Sessions Communities of Practice\n15:25 – 16:05     Concurrent Sessions Communities of Practice Networking\n16:15 – 16:55     Concurrent Sessions Advancing Evaluation: Innovation in Practice\n16:55 – 17:00     Closing Remarks \nBreaks are built throughout the day. \n  \nTickets: https://app.tickettailor.com/events/cesontario/504846.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/ces-on-virtual-conference-building-better-evaluation-connecting-ontario/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210428T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102041
CREATED:20210616T173853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173853Z
UID:5701-1619614800-1619622000@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. \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\n\nIn addition\, this workshop aims to strengthen capacities in line with the following Competencies for Canadian Evaluation Practice: \n\n\n\n2.8\nIdentify data sources\n\n\n2.13\nAssesses trustworthiness of data\n\n\n2.16\nReports evaluation findings and results\n\n\n3.5\nServes the information needs of intended users\n\n\n4.6\nReports on progress and results\n\n\n5.1\nUses written communication skills and technologies\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline: April 27\, 2021 \nTickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cesontario/482988.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/the-art-and-science-of-producing-effective-infographics-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102041
CREATED:20210616T173852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173852Z
UID:5700-1618488000-1618491600@evaluationontario.ca
SUMMARY:Eval Cafe: Demonstrating Value Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Ten years ago\, Vancity Community Foundation led a collaborative project to address challenges that community-based organizations face in measuring impact. The project resulted in the Demonstrating Value framework\, a simple process\, with supporting resources\, to help organizations work out how to use information and data more effectively for management\, planning and engaging partners\, funders and other stakeholders (www.dvtools.org and www.demonstratingvalue.org). \nDemonstrating Value supports organizations to consider their data needs holistically in terms of what information can be used to understand organizational sustainability\, community impact and organization (business) performance and to consider the explicit uses of information by different stakeholders. It also focuses on the development of a ‘Snapshot’ which can be used strategically to communicate the performance and value of an initiative\, program and/or organization (an illustrative example is shown to the right). The process of developing a Snapshot can also highlight areas to strengthen measurement capacity and strategies for doing this. \nThe talk will highlight recent work with Carleton University’s Centre for Community Innovation to update Demonstrating Value’s resources and to align them with the Common Approach to Impact Measurement. It will also describe our work over the Fall and Winter to work with 10 community based organizations to develop Snapshots and to develop recommendations to strengthen impact measurement capacity. \nAbout the Presenter:\nBryn Sadownik is Consultant\, Learning & Evaluation at Vancity Community Foundation. Bryn has 20 years experience working in impact assessment\, evaluation and cost-effectiveness analysis. Prior to joining Vancity\, Bryn worked as a consultant and researcher at Simon Fraser University\, leading numerous projects for government\, private sector and non-profit organizations. Bryn holds a B.A. from Carleton University and a Masters of Resource and Environmental Management from Simon Fraser University. She is co-author of award winning book ‘The Cost of Climate Policy’ (UBC Press\, 2007)\, and other publications including a chapter in ‘Accounting for Social Value’ (U of T Press\, 2013). \nTickets: https://www.meetup.com/Evaluation-Cafe-Ontario/events/276957969/?rv=ea1_v2&_xtd=gatlbWFpbF9jbGlja9oAJGM2NTY4MDg5LTc3NWItNGRhZi1iZDkzLTgzZjNiODBkODQyMg&utm_campaign=event-announce&utm_medium=email&utm_source=promo.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/eval-cafe-demonstrating-value-presentation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EvalCafe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102041
CREATED:20210616T173852Z
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UID:5699-1617786000-1617796800@evaluationontario.ca
SUMMARY:Principles-Focused Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:Principles-Focused EvaluationFacilitator: Paul Bakker\, CE \nUpcoming Sessions \n\nRescheduled to: April 7\, 2021\, 9 AM – 12 PM\nRegistration deadline: April 6\, 2021\nOnline\nRegister here!\n\nPrinciples help organizations adhere to values and beliefs\, and helps them be effective; especially when dealing with complex issues. \nThis workshop will enable participants to understand how and when using a principles-focused evaluation design will have the most impact.  \nAfter the workshop participants will: \n\nbe able to identify when a principles-focused evaluation methodology could be used.\nhave a framework to help them to assess and/or develop quality effectiveness principles. \ndevelop a principles-focused evaluation plan specific to their interests. \n\nThe workshop will include the review of Michael Quinn-Patton’s GUIDE framework for assessing quality effectiveness principles as well as small group and practical application of what is learned by designing a plan to answer principles-focused evaluation questions. \nThe workshop will be most useful to those familiar with evaluation basics\, whose work is guided by principles\, or who address complex issues.  \nAbout the Facilitator:  \nPaul Bakker\, C.E. has over a decade of experience as an evaluation consultant and runs his independent evaluation consulting practice\, Social Impact Squared. His evaluation projects are typically for 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 he has increasingly been using Principles-Focused Evaluation to guide his work. In particular\, he has been applying Principles-Focused Evaluation to youth employment\, the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework\, and feminist leadership models.  \n  \nRegistration deadline: April 6\, 2021 \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/principles-focused-evaluation-tickets-138073624929.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/principles-focused-evaluation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102041
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102041
CREATED:20210616T173838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173838Z
UID:5697-1616403600-1616414400@evaluationontario.ca
SUMMARY:Evaluation by Design
DESCRIPTION:What if we viewed evaluation as a service as well as a means of assessing value and supporting decision-making? A design-driven approach to evaluation is one that brings insights from service design into the practice of evaluation by integrating creativity\, craft\, and empathy with data-gathering\, feedback\, and sensemaking into the evaluator’s role. This approach\, which brings together design thinking and evaluative thinking\, explores ways to embed evaluation into a program’s development structure\, particularly for those that are operating in domains of high complexity and need for innovation. Design-driven evaluation is an approach\, drawing on utilization-focused\, developmental\, and participatory evaluation methods and techniques and brings them together with the creative problem orientation\, interactivity\, and end-user focus from the world of professional design. \nThis workshop will introduce evaluators to the fundamentals of a design-driven approach to evaluation. It will orient evaluators to the role that design can play in shaping both the evaluation and the program itself and is suited for those interested in expanding their practice\, working more closely with innovative or complex programs and for those interested in developmental evaluation. The workshop will introduce design theory and methods\, involve interactive activities aimed at illustrating design thinking in practice in ways that can be used both in-person and at distance\, and how evaluators can play a pivotal role in supporting product\, program\, and service innovation in new ways. \nAbout the Facilitator: \nCameron Norman is a Credentialed Evaluator and consultant who works with organizations seeking to innovate more effectively and use evaluation and service design methods to support that work. As the Principal and President of Cense Ltd.\, Cameron has worked with non-profits\, social services\, healthcare\, and governments to design and implement innovation-focused programs that embed evaluation in their service offering to support their evolution and transformation. Cameron earned his PhD in Behavioural and Social Sciences from the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto where he continues to serve as an Adjunct Faculty Member and a Master of Design degree in Strategic Foresight and Innovation from OCAD University where he’s taught systems and service design methods. \nIn 2016\, Cameron partnered with the American Evaluation Association to create and deliver the Design Loft Initiative\, a ‘micro-conference’ within the annual AEA convention that provided workshops for evaluators on the methods of design. The Design Loft has been featured a regular feature of the in-person AEA Convention every year since. His latest initiative is the Cense Academy which seeks to train innovators in the fundamental methods and approaches to design\, evaluation\, systems thinking\, and psychology. \nRegistration deadline: March 19\, 2021 \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/evaluation-by-design-tickets-138670718853.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/evaluation-by-design/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102041
CREATED:20210616T173838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173838Z
UID:5696-1612958400-1612962000@evaluationontario.ca
SUMMARY:Eval Cafe: Canadian Evaluation Society Membership Benefits
DESCRIPTION:From the event description: \nThe Canadian Evaluation Society Ontario Chapter (CES Ontario) is one of the largest Provincial chapters of the Canadian Evaluation Society\, the professional association of evaluators. As you may have heard\, CES Ontario is a proud sponsor of Evaluation Cafe Ontario. \nCES Membership has its benefits\, including professional development and credentialing\, networking\, mentorship and job opportunities\, and promotional rates. Did you know that you can even save on home and auto insurance\, and printing costs? We can also answer your questions about CES Ontario’s trainings or membership events\, or other aspects of CES membership. \nOn February 10th at Noon\, join us to find out about CES-Ontario and the growing list of membership perks and benefits you can take advantage of! \nWith whatever time is left after Q & A\, we’ll go into breakout groups for networking. \nPresenters:\nMaria Mardirosian (Membership Committee Co-Chair\, CES-ON)\nRachel Laxer (Membership Committee Volunteer\, CES-ON)\nKaitlyn Kochany (Administrative Coordinator\, CES-ON) \nTickets: https://www.meetup.com/Evaluation-Cafe-Ontario/events/275540939/?_xtd=gatlbWFpbF9jbGlja9oAJDZhY2RlNDgxLTI1ZDUtNDk2MC04NzdiLWNlOTRjNTUwOTFmMw.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/eval-cafe-canadian-evaluation-society-membership-benefits/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EvalCafe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102041
CREATED:20210616T173837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173837Z
UID:5695-1611234000-1611237600@evaluationontario.ca
SUMMARY:Eval Cafe: Mobilizing Evidence in Complex Social Systems
DESCRIPTION:Interested in systems change? Welcome to the winter series of the Water Well Evaluation Cafe. Our guest speaker will be Daniel Buckles\, who will provide a road map to tools and concepts for engaging people and mobilizing evidence in complex social systems. The approach\, detailed in various books and a website\, combines rigor with participation and systems thinking with meaningful action to help evaluators deepen and broaden the analysis of interventions and new directions. \nWe are a network of evaluation professionals in the Waterloo Region and Wellington County areas (and beyond!)\, learning from each other\, sharing tips to help others with their challenges\, and discussing sector trends and developments. \nAnyone interested in conducting evaluation can RVSP and join the conversation; you don’t have to be a CES member (https://evaluationcanada.ca). \nTickets: https://www.meetup.com/Evaluation-Cafe-Ontario/events/275704158/?rv=ea1_v2&_xtd=gatlbWFpbF9jbGlja9oAJDNjYWNiMTA2LWNjMDItNGJjZS04N2ViLWI1ZjA2NmI0MGUyZA&utm_campaign=event-announce&utm_medium=email&utm_source=promo.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/eval-cafe-mobilizing-evidence-in-complex-social-systems/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EvalCafe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201210T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201210T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102041
CREATED:20210616T173837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173837Z
UID:5694-1607599800-1607603400@evaluationontario.ca
SUMMARY:Eval Cafe: Water Well Evaluation Cafe: Community-Based Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the second in a fall series of the Water Well Evaluation Café. While we are practicing social distancing\, this meeting will be virtual. \nEquity continues to be a theme with this month’s topic exploring community-based evaluation. We will explore principles of voice\, participation\, and respect. \nThe Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) is one of the largest program’s implemented by United Way of Southeastern Michigan. This year’s evaluation was conducted during the height of the public health emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and also during the height of the civil unrest caused by anti-black racism and police brutality. In the absence of opportunities for formal community-based participatory evaluation methods\, other opportunities emerged–use of an Equity Lens to “nudge” the organization toward having a closer alignment with equitable evaluation practices. Results were positive! \nBring your own examples of enabling factors or challenges you have observed around conducting equitable evaluation! \nWe’ll connect on CES Ontario’s Zoom Meeting platform to build a network of evaluation professionals in the Waterloo Region and Wellington County areas\, learn from each other\, share tips to help others with their challenges\, and discuss sector trends and developments. \nAnyone interested in conducting evaluation in the region can RVSP and join the conversation; you don’t have to be a CES member (https://evaluationcanada.ca). \nTickets: https://www.meetup.com/Evaluation-Cafe-Ontario/events/274650842/?rv=ea1_v2&_xtd=gatlbWFpbF9jbGlja9oAJDc0YjBkMzg2LTUwOGItNDUwNy1iYjZkLTJhZDRkOTc1NDMyYw&utm_campaign=event-announce&utm_medium=email&utm_source=promo.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/eval-cafe-water-well-evaluation-cafe-community-based-evaluation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EvalCafe,Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201104T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102041
CREATED:20210616T173706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173706Z
UID:5693-1604487600-1604493000@evaluationontario.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar: Flying the plane while building it: Conducting an evaluation in the time of COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Flying the plane while building it: Conducting an evaluation in the time of COVID-19 \nThe Canadian Evaluation Society – Ontario Chapter (CES-ON) is pleased to invite you to our Fall Webinar: Flying the plane while building it: Conducting an evaluation in the time of COVID-19. The webinar and Q&A will be held online on November 4th 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. \nRegister online here! \nWhat kind of evaluation is useful in a situation where social problems are escalating and intersecting in completely new ways\, and the strategies we use to address them are morphing into new forms on a weekly basis?  What methods make sense\, and how should we make sense of the data that we are gathering? \nThis webinar will attempt to address these questions by sharing the story of three evaluators with different backgrounds who came together to evaluate Toronto’s Community Coordination Plan: a strategy for working with local agencies to meet the needs of vulnerable people during the pandemic. Presenters will share practical tips and lessons learned about evaluating in the time of COVID-19.  Discussion will focus on how our experiences in this period might inform a more robust\, responsive and useful approach to evaluation work in general. \nAbout our Presenters:\nBiljana Zuvela is a Manager of Research\, Public Policy and Evaluation at United Way Greater Toronto. \nLora Remacka is a Policy Development Officer in Social Development\, Finance and Administration at the City of Toronto. \nAndrew Taylor is a Principal Consultant at Taylor Newberry Consulting Inc.\, an evaluation consulting firm. \nWhen: November 4\, 2020\, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Q&A session starts at Noon)\nWhere: Zoom Webinar\nHow to register: Eventbrite registration \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/flying-the-plane-while-building-it-evaluation-in-the-time-of-covid-tickets-122813228673.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/webinar-flying-the-plane-while-building-it-conducting-an-evaluation-in-the-time-of-covid-19/
CATEGORIES:Membership,Professional Development,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201027T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201027T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102041
CREATED:20210616T173706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173706Z
UID:5692-1603801800-1603809000@evaluationontario.ca
SUMMARY:Eval Cafe: Experiences with Inequitable Research – Lessons for Equitable Practice
DESCRIPTION:From the event description:  \nDuring this Evaluation Cafe session\, Cameron Kroetsch\, a member of the Board for Pride Hamilton and Chair of the City of Hamilton’s LGBTQ Advisory Committee\, will describe his experience with third party research and reports on Hamilton Police’s handling of the 2019 Hamilton Pride events and on the City’s Hate Prevention and Mitigation Initiative. He will describe how systems of power and oppression shaped and reacted to the research and describe the effects it has had on him and others in the community. Then\, Carolyn Camman\, will facilitate small and large group discussions on lessons to be learn relating to equitable evaluation practice and on what power evaluators have to promote equity in our work. \nCameron Kroetsch (he/him) is a queer community builder\, organizer\, and labour relations professional living in the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek\, Erie\, Neutral\, Huron-Wendat\, Haudenosaunee and Mississaugas\, also known as Hamilton\, Ontario. He’s a founding member of the Pride Hamilton Board of Directors\, Chair of the City of Hamilton’s LGBTQ Advisory Committee\, and proudly serves on the Governing Council for the Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion. He’s active on Twitter @CameronKroetsch where he advocates for better civic engagement\, safer pedestrian and bike infrastructure\, and access to affordable housing for all. \nCarolyn Camman (they/them) is an evaluation consultant living on the ancestral and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish)\, and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil‑Waututh) in what is currently called Vancouver\, BC\, Canada. They specialize in evaluating in complexity and in service of justice\, practicing developmental and equitable evaluation. Part of the joy they find in their work is co-hosting the podcast Eval Cafe (https://evalcafe.wordpress.com/) with friend and colleague Brian Hoessler\, digging into all kinds of evaluation-related topics\, from R Stats to how evaluation is like Star Trek. You can check them out on their website (http://www.camman-evaluation.com/) and on Twitter @c_camman. \nTickets: https://www.meetup.com/Evaluation-Cafe-Ontario/events/273824074/.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/eval-cafe-experiences-with-inequitable-research-lessons-for-equitable-practice/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EvalCafe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201022T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102041
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UID:5691-1603371600-1603375200@evaluationontario.ca
SUMMARY:Eval Cafe: Water Well Evaluation Cafe
DESCRIPTION:From the event description: \nYour participation is welcome to the first of a fall series of the Water Well Evaluation Café. While we are practicing social distancing\, this meeting will be virtual. \nThis month’s topic: community-based evaluation. We will explore principles of voice\, participation\, and respect. There will be three cases presented\, followed by a Q&A discussion:\n1) Community-led baseline and monitoring in Zambia\n2) Culturally responsive evaluation with the Michigan Energy Assistance Program\n3) TeleMedicine in Northern Ontario \nWe’ll connect on CES Ontario’s Zoom Meeting platform to build a network of evaluation professionals in the Waterloo Region and Wellington County areas\, learn from each other\, share tips to help others with their challenges\, and discuss sector trends and developments. \nAnyone interested in conducting evaluation in the region can RVSP and join the conversation; you don’t have to be a CES member (https://evaluationcanada.ca). \nTickets: https://www.meetup.com/Evaluation-Cafe-Ontario/events/273798787/.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/eval-cafe-water-well-evaluation-cafe/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EvalCafe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102041
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102041
CREATED:20210616T173705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173705Z
UID:5689-1602061200-1602072000@evaluationontario.ca
SUMMARY:Strategic Project Management for Evaluators
DESCRIPTION:Light-touch Project Management Tools for Evaluators \nThe sheer volume of guidance in the PMBOK® Guide and other project management resources can make it challenging for evaluators to know which project management tools to prioritize\, and when and how to apply them. To paraphrase Tommy Lasorda\, the effective management of an evaluation project is like ‘holding a dove – you need to hold it tightly enough that it doesn’t fly away\, but not so tightly that you crush it.’ This online workshop provides theory and hands-on experience applying light-touch project management tools that have been tailored for evaluation projects. \nBy the end of the three-hour online workshop\, participants will be able to: \n· Describe how the project management mindset of “define then deliver” can be applied to evaluation projects. \n· Construct a work breakdown structure (WBS) to articulate the scope of a project in terms of concrete deliverables. \n· Describe how the deliverables in a WBS can be used as the foundation for schedule and budget development. \n· Implement deliverable-based project monitoring and control using a simple tracking sheet. \nThis project management workshop aligns directly with CES competency 4.0: Management Practice. The workshop aims to support program evaluators with foundational skills and tools that help manage projects/evaluations such as work plans\, coordinating accountabilities and resources (including budget) at outlined in the CES Competencies for Canadian Evaluation Practice. The workshop also supports CES competency 2.0: Technical Practice. \nParticipants should have a computer with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel (or equivalent) loaded. \nAbout the Facilitator \nAlison Paprica is Principal of the boutique consultancy\, Research Project Management (RPM) founded in 2013. She is also assistant professor at the University of Toronto\, Executive Advisor and Affiliate Scientist at ICES and a member of the Executive Committee for Health Data Research Network Canada. Her previous roles include inaugural Vice President\, Health Strategy and Partnerships at the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence; Director\, Strategic Partnerships at ICES; Director of the Planning\, Research & Analysis Branch at the Ontario health ministry and management positions in international pharmaceutical R&D. Alison holds an Honours Combined BSc in biochemistry and chemistry (McMaster)\, a PhD in organic chemistry (Western University). She is among the first 3% of people to obtain Project Management Professional (PMP) certification internationally\, and has led the development and delivery project management for research courses and workshops for the University of Toronto\, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)\, Natural Sciences and Engineering Council (NSERC)-funded CREATE programs\, and others. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/strategic-project-management-for-evaluators-tickets-113018856442.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/strategic-project-management-for-evaluators-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201005T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201005T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102041
CREATED:20210616T173506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173506Z
UID:5688-1601899200-1601902800@evaluationontario.ca
SUMMARY:Eval Cafe: The Intersection of Race and Gender in Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:As a segue from Evaluation Café’s recent dialogue on anti-black racism in evaluation\, this next session will examine the intersection of race and gender in evaluation\, building on a group’s experience and expertise. As some projects\, programs and organizations are lacking in sensitivity of race and gender\, evaluation can be a catalyst for change\, and the conditions for this will be discussed. Looking inward\, if the evaluation process and systems are insensitive to race and gender\, this adds another layer to the challenge and needs to be responded to. \nChairs of this event: \nAbena Thomas – public health\, evaluation and project management specialist\, and instructor in international project management \nMarcus Tan de Bibiana – peacebuilding and governance project management specialist\, arts advisor and instructor in international project management \nTickets: https://www.meetup.com/Evaluation-Cafe-Ontario/events/273460883/?rv=ea1_v2&_xtd=gatlbWFpbF9jbGlja9oAJGFkOWUwZDYyLThkYjAtNDM2Ni05MTQxLWI0MjgyZDg5MmZlNQ&utm_campaign=event-announce&utm_medium=email&utm_source=promo.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/eval-cafe-the-intersection-of-race-and-gender-in-evaluation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EvalCafe,Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200929T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102041
CREATED:20210616T173506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T173506Z
UID:5687-1601384400-1601391600@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 2-hour webinar will focus on a specific type of data visualization\, 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 briefly to the science of why we use infographics in communicating to our various audiences (clients and funders). The bulk of the time will be focused on a step by step process to create infographics\, and including relevant 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 some resources and tools for infographic production. The session will conclude with a short question and answer period. \nLearning objectives: \nBy the end of the Workshop\, the participant will be able to: \n1. Compare the different types of infographics and situate them in the greater web of data visualization \n2. Understand the basic tenets of design theory\, how the brain processes information and how infographics are designed to appeal to information processing \n3. Identify and appraise the design elements of effective infographics \n4. Utilize a sequenced plan to create infographics \n5. Locate 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: \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 \nBiography of presenter: \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. \nA note on refunds:  \nIf\, for any reason\, you prefer not to go ahead with your participation in one of our professional development events\, you can cancel at any time and receive a 100% refund.  If you wish to cancel\, please contact Kaitlyn by email at admin@evaluationontario.ca. \n\n\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-art-and-science-of-producing-effective-infographics-tickets-111429069346.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/the-art-and-science-of-producing-effective-infographics-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102041
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102041
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
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