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Continue reading →: Professional Development Opportunity: Empower! Visuals and Evaluation for Social Change
Event Details Social programs and social change initiatives operate within complex environments. When evaluating these initiatives traditional approaches are not always appropriate. For example, linear models can downplay assumptions and create the illusion that the work being done is simple. Graphics and visuals can be used as both a tool…
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Continue reading →: Professional development opportunity: Measuring Impact
The Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia in partnership with the Tamarack Institute for Community Engagement is offering a FREE workshop on measuring impact. Participants will learn a hands on approach to evaluating programs in order to improve effectiveness and demonstrate impact. DATE: Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015 LOCATION: Captain William Spry Community…
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Continue reading →: RFP: Evaluation Services for CAST (UPDATE: Deadline extended to January 9th)
Background Information: Communities Addressing Suicide Prevention (CAST) officially launched in September 2006 as a direct partnership between the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division and the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness. CAST utilizes a population health approach that aims to improve the knowledge and understanding of Nova…
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Continue reading →: Professional Development Opportunity: Outcome mapping workshop – January 28th, 2015
Update: This workshop is now sold out. If you would your name added to a waiting list in case we have a cancellation, please e-mail your request to store@cesns.ca. The Nova Scotia Chapter of the Canadian Evaluation Society invites you to join us for the half-day workshop: Outcome Mapping:…
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Continue reading →: RFP: Early Years Centres' Evaluation
The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to identify an evaluation team to conduct a process and outcomes evaluation of the Early Years Centres. The evaluation will inform the Early Years Branch and the Margaret and Wallace McCain Family Foundation as they assess and refine the model. The…
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Continue reading →: A message from Anne Martell of Martell Consulting Services Ltd
I would like to thank all my clients and colleagues over the past 30 plus years for supporting Martell Consulting Services Ltd. and believing in my integrity both as a consultant and as a person. I have had such a rewarding career but it is now time to close Martell…
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Continue reading →: Professional Development opportunity: An Executive Summary is Not Enough: Reporting Alternatives for Evaluators
When: This three hour webinar is held conveniently over two 1.5 hour sessions. December 11 & 12, 2014, 9:30 – 11:00 AM (PST Traditional evaluation reports often end up on the shelves of many decision-makers collecting dust. Reporting is an important skill for evaluators who care about seeing their results…
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Continue reading →: Professional Development Opportunity: Cross Cultural and International Evaluations: What works? What doesn't?
When: Thursday, December 11th, 2014 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time Where: CES webinars take place online using the GoToWebinar platform. You can check your computer’s requirements. Registration: Please go here to register If you have any questions please contact Kayla at secretariat@evaluationcanada.com. Cost: Free for all CES members…
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Continue reading →: Professional Development Opportunity: Why evaluation theory drives evaluation practice
When: Wednesday, November 5th, 2014 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time Where: CES webinars take place online using the GoToWebinar platform. You can check your computer’s requirements. Registration: Please go here to register If you have any questions please contact Kayla at secretariat@evaluationcanada.com. Cost: Free for all CES…
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Continue reading →: Networking Opportunity: September 11th 4:30pm-6:30pm
Please join CES-NS for an evening of networking! September 11th 4:30pm-6:30pm Brown Hound (formerly Pipa) 1685 Argyle St. Halifax, NS Meet your new Board members Hear about upcoming events and opportunities for members to get involved Share your ideas with the chapter No RSVP required
