| Session Title: Evaluation 201: Evaluation Skills Needed After Coursework |
| Skill-Building Workshop 667 to be held in Lone Star F on Friday, Nov 12, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Sponsored by the Cluster, Multi-site and Multi-level Evaluation TIG |
| Presenter(s): |
| Martha Ann Carey, Maverick Solutions, marthaann123@sbcglobal.net |
| Molly Engle, Oregon State University, molly.engle@oregonstate.edu |
| Abstract: Research methods and subject matter expertise are generally thought of as the necessary skills needed to begin doing evaluations. In addition, there are essential skills not found in textbooks or college courses. Drawing from their experiences in many roles as an evaluator, evaluation team member, and program developer in various settings including academia, government, and non profit organizations, the workshop presenters will provide an overview of tools in planning evaluations beyond logic models. Including monitoring, conflict management, team building, communication among others, these tools are especially important in working with cluster and multisite programs that involve complexity, as well as opportunities, beyond single site evaluations; especially relevant topics are team work and multiple perspectives. The audience for this workshop includes evaluators new to the field and their supervisors. Exercises will include working with examples suggested by workshop members, and examples of funded multisite programs. |