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Online Learning Module: Planning evaluation
Webinar overviewWebinar overview This webinar will be recorded so that it can be
available on the Centre’s website as an educational resource
The slides and any supplementary materials will be sent to participants at the end of the session
The session will take approximately 45 minutes including time for questions
You may ask questions or make comments by:• Typing your question or comment
What is the Centre?What is the Centre?
Knowledge
Bringing people and knowledge together to promote the best mental health and
well-being for every child and youth
Capacity Partnerships
Full continuum of effective and accessible mental health services for children and youth.
IntroductionIntroduction Facilitator:
• Lindsey Thomson, Research Associate Today’s webinar:
• Brief overview of Module 1: Planning Evaluation ◦ Will also provide information on the associated
‘Toolkit’ for planning evaluation
Strengths of Online Learning ModulesStrengths of Online Learning Modules
Active Learning:• Case studies• Scenarios• Quizzes
Build a common language around evaluation Good idea to view modules with colleagues
and work through exercises together
Module 1: Learning ObjectivesModule 1: Learning Objectives Define evaluation Distinguish between types of evaluations Identify possible benefits and challenges Outline and describe key elements of an
evaluation framework
Types of EvaluationTypes of Evaluation
Types of Evaluation Process Evaluation: Focuses on the development,
implementation, and/or delivery of a program • E.g. What is the average wait time for a program?
Outcome Evaluation: Extent to which a program has been successful in achieving the goals/results/objectives• E.g. To what extent did the program reduce family
conflicts?
Benefits and ChallengesBenefits and ChallengesBenefits to evaluation: Identify aspects of
program that are working well and those to be improved
Opportunities to share best practices and lessons learned with others
Challenges to evaluation: Investment of time and
resources Varying levels of staff
experience with evaluation
Clients may be reluctant to participate
Preparing your Agency for EvaluationPreparing your Agency for Evaluation
http://www.partnershipsforolderadults.org/resources/leveltwo.aspx?sectionGUID=e601e0c7-f9d5-4ae0-8ffc-3d69e632c605
Clarify program purpose and objectives
Identify and engage key stakeholders
Setup evaluation team and identify key roles
Conduct a literature review
Consider investment of time and strategies to reduce time invested
Preparing Your Agency for Evaluation Con’t…Preparing Your Agency for Evaluation Con’t…
a. Logic Modelb. Measurement strategyc. Indicatorsd. Existing data collection sourcese. Data collection tools/methodsf. Responsibility for data collectiong. Timeframe for data collectionh. Analysis plani. Plan for sharing findingsj. Plan for using findings
Develop an Evaluation Framework/Plan:
Planning, Doing, and Using Evaluation Planning, Doing, and Using Evaluation ToolkitToolkit
Module 1:• Provides conceptual understanding of planning
evaluation Planning, Doing, and Using Evaluation Toolkit:
• Offers guiding materials such as checklists, templates, and explanations for various tasks involved
◦ E.g. stakeholder engagement, developing a logic model, identifying evaluation questions, budgeting, choosing methods, etc.
* The Centre is currently working on making worksheets more user friendly! (PDF format will be changed to Excel or Word)