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Enhance Your Evaluation Skills With Our Top Resources!

This article brings together Eval Academy’s top resources—organized around our “Three U’s” approach: Understand, Uncover, and Utilize. Whether you’re new to evaluation or ready to advance your practice, these curated resources will help you plan smarter, collect stronger data, and communicate findings with impact.

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New Template: “Logic Model Template for PowerPoint - School”

Tired of being restricted by the design limitations of Microsoft products? Looking for a fun way to present your logic model? Our new Logic Model Template is both functional within the Microsoft suite AND creative! Created in PowerPoint for Microsoft users, this template is perfect for evaluators who want to bring creativity to their planning tools. This customizable template will help to make your logic model visually engaging and easy to understand.

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New Resource: “Using Case Studies In Your Evaluation”

Unlock the storytelling potential of case studies for your evaluations with this new tip sheet from Eval Academy! Our tip sheet highlights key tips for why you should use case studies in your evaluation, how case studies help to explain the story behind your data, and what you should look for when choosing a case study.

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New Resource: “Steps For A Document Review”

Streamline your document review process with this infographic. This practical guide walks you through defining your scope, building a review framework, analyzing key findings, and turning your insights into actionable recommendations.

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The Many Skills Of An Evaluator: Evaluation-Adjacent Work

Evaluators do more than just evaluations! From meeting facilitation to strategic planning, data visualization, and quality improvement, our skills support organizations in many ways. Learn more in this article.

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Evaluation Is An Act Of Kindness For Your Program

Discover how evaluation can be a powerful act of kindness for your program. Whether you're just starting your evaluation journey or looking to refine your approach, this article offers insights and resources to help you spread kindness through evaluation.

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