This page provides information on CEE-sponsored/endorsed events for the Evaluation Community.
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Essential Skills Series in Evaluation
The Essential Skills Series (ESS) provides an overview of all facets of evaluation and a comprehensive introduction to a full range of evaluation terminology and basic techniques. The Series has recently been updated and includes reference to the new guide for Preparing and Using Results-based Management and Accountability Frameworks prepared by Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat in January 2005.
This session will be facilitated by Performance Management Network
Location: PMN Learning Centre, 151 Slater Street, Suite 1101, Ottawa, ON
Register soon as we will be limiting class size to 20-25 to ensure maximum benefit to participants.
- 1) Understanding Program Evaluation
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Course Content
- Introduction to key terms and concepts
- Benefits and uses of evaluation
- Relationship between planning , management and evaluation
- Major models and types of evaluation
- Evaluation standards of practice and ethics
- 2) Planning for Evaluations
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Course Content
- Results-based Management and Accountability Frameworks (evaluation
frameworks)
- Logic models
- Ongoing performance measurement strategies
- Evaluation strategies
- Managing frameworks and evaluations
- 3) Improving Program Performance
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Course Content
- Monitoring program performance
- Terms and concepts in formative evaluation
- Quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques
- 4) Evaluating for Results
Wednesday, December 6, 2006
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Course Content
- Terms and concepts in summative evaluation
- Designing outcome evaluations
- Measurement issues
- Effectively communicating results and enhancing utilization
THESE COURSES ARE DESIGNED FOR THOSE WHO ARE NEW TO EVALUATION
Please direct comments/inquiries to:
Sue Ryan
Executive Assistant - Assistante exécutive
Canadian Evaluation Society - National Capital Chapter
La section de la Capitale nationale de la Société canadienne d'évaluation
Tel: 613-725-2526 / Fax: 613-729-6206
susan.ryan@thewillowgroup.com
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Developing a Results-based Management Accountability Framework (RMAF) for Grants and Contributions - (F406)
Developed by the Canada School of Public Service in partnership with the CEE, this course will help you implement the Treasury Board policy on Transfer Payments, more specifically, the requirement that departments develop a Results-based Management and Accountability Framework
(RMAF) as part of the approval of terms and conditions for grant or contribution programs.
The RMAF is intended to serve as a blueprint to help you focus on measuring and reporting outcomes throughout the life cycle of a grant or contribution program.
Content:
- orientation to RMAFs
- components of a RMAF
- building a logic model based on a description and profile of a grant or contribution program
- developing a performance measurement strategy and associated indicators
- taking a strategic approach to RMAFs
Typical participants:
Public Service employees involved in the delivery and administration of grant or contribution programs: departmental program managers and program officers; TBS policy and program analysts; internal auditors; evaluation and performance measurement specialists.
- Course Duration: 1 day
- Cost: $345.00
For more information on course offerings in your area visit http://www.myschool-monecole.gc.ca/corporate/list_e.asp?lang=E&loid=230
or call the number in your area:
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| Montreal (514) 283-2722 | Moncton (506) 851-6775 | Quebec City (418) 648-3023
| Winnipeg (204) 983-2635 | Edmonton (780) 495-6132 | Vancouver (604) 666-6689
| Whitehorse (867) 393-6810
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