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This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com.   New and Noteworthy — Reads A framework for adapting evaluation designs in times of COVID-19 Last month’s roundup focused specifically on COVID-19 and its implications for evaluation. Evaluators continue to produce COVID-19 related resources as the global crisis continues. The Independent Evaluation […]

This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com.   The first evaluation book I read was Michael Quinn Patton’s (aka MQP) Utilization-Focused Evaluation. It was an intimidating introduction to evaluation. The book is 667 pages of subject matter that isn’t exactly light. However, it is full of anecdotes, case studies, stories, […]

This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com.   Have you ever been curious about what it is like to volunteer as an evaluator? Or are you considering a volunteer opportunity in the near future? This article aims to give you some insight into finding and engaging in a volunteer opportunity. […]

This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com.   As technology improves, more and more people are hosting virtual meetings and facilitating sessions remotely. Whether due to global pandemics, restricted travel budgets, or stakeholders flung across the world, evaluators should be prepared to facilitate virtual meetings or sessions.   Most of us […]

This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com.   New and Noteworthy The new and noteworthy reads for March 2020 are focused on the new and noteworthy virus – COVID-19. “Noteworthy” is an understatement that does not describe the gravity this virus has and will continue to have on our lives for years to come. As such, here are the latest evaluation resources focused on COVID-19 […]

This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com.   Up until one month ago my evaluation experience was firmly rooted in Canada. From my academic endeavours to my career as an evaluator, I carried a perspective very specific to Canada and the developed world. Like many young (ish) evaluators, I wanted […]

This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com.   New and noteworthy — Reads Foundations’ evaluation and learning practices The Center for Evaluation Innovation recently released its most recent review of foundations’ evaluation and learning practices. This report offers benchmarking data on foundation evaluation practice collected in 2019 from 161 foundations. What were the results from […]

This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com.   So you landed an evaluation contract and the first meeting date is set. Here are some pointers for kicking your evaluation off on the right foot. Determine who is going to chair the evaluation meetings It is important to determine who is […]

This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com.   Evaluation Consulting Round-Up Part 4 “New Directions for Evaluation” is one of the American Evaluation Association’s (AEA) academic journals, and they publish articles on cutting-edge issues in the evaluation world. Recently, they released a special issue focused on being an independent evaluation […]

This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com.   Evaluation Consulting Round-Up Part 3 “New Directions for Evaluation” is one of the American Evaluation Association’s (AEA) academic journals, and they publish articles on cutting-edge issues in the evaluation world. Recently, they released a special issue focused on being an independent evaluation […]