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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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SUMMARY:2026 CES-ON AGM and Learning Event
DESCRIPTION:CES-ON members and the public are invited to attend our AGM and Learning Event \n\n\n\n\nCES – Ontario is pleased to announce that the chapter’s Annual General Meeting will be held online on June 16\, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. \nWhy Attend the AGM? \nThe AGM is a great opportunity to: \n– Learn more about recent chapter activities; \n– Elect new board members and approve any bylaw changes; \n– Participate in the annual Learning Event. \nEvent Agenda: \n\n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: AGM presentation\, including progress on our strategic goals and upcoming chapter events\n\n\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Learning Event: Navigating AI in Our Evaluation Practice\n\nWe will distribute the Annual General Meeting package\, including a full agenda\, Annual Report\, and audited financial statements\, to all CES members and event attendees prior to the event. \nAbout the Learning Event: Navigating AI in Our Evaluation Practice \nWe heard at our last AGM and conference this past year that evaluators are excited and have many questions about AI. As AI continues to reshape the way we work\, learn\, and evaluate\, this year’s annual learning event will explore the opportunities\, challenges\, and practical applications of AI. Designed for AI enthusiasts\, cautious adopters\, and the AI-curious alike\, the session will feature thoughtful discussion on topics including AI adoption and leadership\, workflow integration\, data analysis tools\, and the evolving role of AI in evaluation practice. Join us for an engaging and accessible conversation answering YOUR questions on how AI is influencing everyday operations and decision-making—and what it means for the future of evaluation.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/2026-ces-on-agm-and-learning-event/
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CATEGORIES:Annual General Meetings,Membership
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