Content Streams > Evaluation Foundations & Practice
Evaluation Foundations & Practice
Summary of content stream and learning objectives/outcomes.
Learning Pathways
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Learn to plan and scope a credible evaluation from start to finish!
This pathway contains five stages:
Evaluation Basics: Learn what evaluation is and why it matters.
Evaluation Planning: Understand the purpose, scope, and components of an evaluation plan.
Program Logic: Build and refine logic models and theories of change.
Evaluation Questions and Indicators: Write focused evaluation questions and develop associated indicators.
Identify and select appropriate evaluation approaches to suit your program context and needs.
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Learn to build and defend an ethical, equity-centered evaluation approach.
This pathway is comprised of four stages:
Relationships and Engagement: Learn to build relationships and engage communities respectfully before, during, and after an evaluation.
Ethical Foundations: Understand and apply ethical principles when planning and conducting evalutations.
Trauma-Informed Practice: Describe and apply trauma-informed principles throughout the evaluation lifecycle, beyond the data collection phase.
Inclusive Interpretation and Trust: Embed equity, diversity, and inclusion into evaluation design.
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Stay tuned for the release of our third learning pathway within the Practical Evaluation Foundations stream!