| Session Title: Establishing Effective Relationships: Presentation of a New Checklist to Help Evaluators Understand and Work With Diverse Clients |
| Skill-Building Workshop 259 to be held in Sebastian Section J on Thursday, Nov 12, 10:55 AM to 12:25 PM |
| Sponsored by the Graduate Student and New Evaluator TIG |
| Presenter(s): |
| Gary Miron, Western Michigan University, gary.miron@wmich.edu |
| Nakia James, Western Michigan University, d_njames05@yahoo.com |
| Tammy DeRoo, Western Michigan University, tammy.l.deroo@wmich.edu |
| Abstract: This skill-building session will introduce a new checklist that is designed to help evaluators establish relationships and work effectively with their clients. Broadly speaking, the checklist covers a list of issues and common obstacles that evaluators face when working with diverse clients. Checkpoints will highlight strategies and practices that will help ensure effective relationships are built and maintained. The checklist draws upon three key sources of information: (i) relevant literature, (iii) interviews with experienced evaluators and program officers that oversee evaluation contracts, and (ii) the national and international experience of the presenters. While the checklist is intended to be concise and provide only prompts for evaluators, the presentation and paper will allow a more in-depth description of the do's and don'ts when it comes to working with evaluation clients. |