CES Ontario: Fall PD

Culturally-Focused Trainings

CES Ontario has two fantastic new opportunities to learn about the intersection of culture, identity, and evaluation. Please join us for both these sessions, coming fall 2022:

Webinar: Decolonizing Data: Unsettling Converations About Research
When: September 16, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
With: Dr. Jacqueline Quinless and Dr. Jeff Kanohaildoh
Cost: free!

Reflect on how to work with Indigenous knowledge systems and worldviews in a respectful way to address health inequities. The presenters will draw on their experience working across research contexts - including evaluation research - to share knowledge for decolonizing research, including upholding data governance and methods for taking a respectful and carefully nuanced approach to two-eyed seeing called Responsive Research and the TRAC method. This presentation is for anyone interested in or seeking effective frameworks for decolonization and Indigenization in evaluation frameworks. 
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Course: Culturally Responsive Evaluation Training
When: October 4 and 25, 11 AM - 5 PM
With: Sofia Vitalis and Billie Joe Rogers
Cost: $900 for CES Members / $1200 for general admission

A two-part online workshop for evaluators to support Culturally Responsive Evaluations through a Reconciliation lens. These sessions will focus on the need for culturally responsive evaluation, while challenging and disrupting status quo evaluations, and will re-orient evaluators to practice evaluation in a culturally responsive way. Through interactive examples, this training will support transformative learning for working alongside Indigenous communities.
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Foundational Trainings

CES Ontario will be offering two sessions of our popular introductory course the Essential Skills Series. Conducted online over ten weeks, this course is a must for all who are new to program evaluation, or who need a skills refresher. The course covers theories such as popular approaches to evaluation; frameworks for designing and conducting evaluations; key tools such as logic models and theories of change; and important practices such as workplanning and communication.

e-Essential Skills Series: September Session
When: September 12 - November 16, 2022
With: Dr. Paul Favaro
Cost: $937.50 for CES members | $1250 for general admission
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e-Essential Skills Series: October Session
When: October 31 2022 - January 7, 2023
With: Tina Sahay
Cost: $937.50 for CES members | $1250 for general admission
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Advanced Trainings

We pride ourselves on offering engaging ways for evaluation professionals to build their practice. These topics move beyond the foundational skills into specialized topic that are still beginner-friendly.

The Art and Science of Producing Effective Infographics
When: October 13, 1 PM - 3 PM
With: Dr. Sidiq (SId) Ali
Cost: $161.25 for CES members | $215 for general admission

Learn how to share your data in exciting ways! Building on the science of visual engagement, this fast-paced seminar covers the basics and best practices of presenting your data in beautiful and accessible ways. Learners will also receive a thorough handout to support them after the workshop.
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