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Flexible and scalable framework for conducting program evaluation. Although developed for public health, this framework can be adapted to any setting. Site also includes general information about monitoring and evaluation and links to additional content.

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This Public Health Reports article highlights the path CDC has taken to foster the use of evaluation. Access this valuable resource to learn more about using evaluation to inform program improvements.

Evaluation: A systematic method for collecting, analyzing, and using data to examine the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and, as importantly, to contribute to continuous program improvement.

Program: Any set of related activities undertaken to achieve an intended outcome; any organized public health action. At CDC, program is defined broadly to include policies; interventions; environmental, systems, and media initiatives; and other efforts. It also encompasses preparedness efforts as well as research, capacity, and infrastructure efforts.

At CDC, effective program evaluation is a systematic way to improve and account for public health actions.

CDC has a deep and long-standing commitment to the use of data for decision making, as well as the responsibility to describe the outcomes achieved with its public health dollars.

Strong program evaluation can help us identify our best investments as well as determine how to establish and sustain them as optimal practice.

The goal is to increase the use of evaluation data for continuous program improvement Agency-wide.

We have to have a healthy obsession with impact. To always be asking ourselves what is the real impact of our work on improving health?

Evaluation: Purpose is to determine effectiveness of a specific program or model and understand why a program may or may not be working. Goal is to improve programs.

Research: Purpose is theory testing and to produce generalizable knowledge. Goal is to contribute to knowledge base.

Monitoring: Purpose is to track implementation progress through periodic data collection. Goal is to provide early indications of progress (or lack thereof).

There are also similarities:

Data collection methods and analyses are often similar between research and evaluation.

Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) measure and assess performance to help improve performance and achieve results.

Research seeks to prove, evaluation seeks to improve.

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Program evaluation is essential to public health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sets standards for evaluation, develops evaluation tools and resources, and provides support for evaluation capacity-building.

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Background on principles-focused evaluation. Evaluation pioneer Michael Quinn Patton explains why principles matter for program development and evaluation and how they can guide evaluations.

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How can programs and organizations ensure they are adhering to core principles-and assess whether doing so is yielding desired results? From evaluation pioneer Michael Quinn Patton, this book introduces the principles-focused evaluation (P-FE) approach and demonstrates its relevance and application in a range of settings. Patton explains why principles matter for program development and evaluation and how they can serve as a rudder to navigate the uncertainties, turbulence, and emergent challenges of complex dynamic environments. In-depth exemplars illustrate how the unique GUIDE framework is used to determine whether principles provide meaningful guidance (G) and are useful (U), inspiring (I), developmentally adaptable (D), and evaluable (E). User-friendly features include rubrics, a P-FE checklist, firsthand reflections and examples from experienced P-FE practitioners, sidebars and summary tables, and end-of-chapter application exercises.

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How can programs and organizations ensure they are adhering to core principles-and assess whether doing so is yielding desired results? From evaluation pioneer Michael Quinn Patton, this book introduces the principles-focused evaluation (P-FE) approach and demonstrates its relevance and application in a range of settings.

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Actionable Evaluation / Evaluation Rubrics 

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Actionable Evaluation / Evaluation Rubrics 

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Link to evaluator E. Jane Davidson's site. Davidson focuses on practical, actionable, and values-based evaluation. Site includes link to her mini-book Actionable Evaluation Basics: Getting succinct answers to the most important questions, a quick and entertaining read.

Davidson is known for her work in evaluative rubrics. For more information and links on rubrics, see: https://www.betterevaluation.org/methods-approaches/methods/rubrics

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Welcome to Real Evaluation, a world-class evaluation consulting, capacity building, and professional development organization. We provide super-practical evaluation tools and frameworks to design, guide, accelerate, and track deep, sustainable change.

Founded in 1997 by Dr. Jane Davidson, Real Evaluation is now based in Seattle, but continues to work globally, across multiple sectors. Wherever you are in the world, Real Evaluation offers refreshingly practical support, evaluation workshops, coaching, and keynotes for organizations seeking clarity and practicality.

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World-class evaluation consulting, capacity building & professional development. Practical tools & frameworks for sustainable change.

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Introduction to developmental evaluation (DE). Compares DE aligns to other evaluation types and makes suggestions for when to use DE. Includes some tools to support DE use.

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Resource from the Annie E. Casey Foundation that provides background on development and uses of a theory of change. Includes templates and examples.

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This guide explains theory of change models, processes and products. Download to learn how to write a theory of change.

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Site includes background information, worksheets, and goals bank of sample goals. Many materials are available in English and Spanish.

https://www.managementcenter.org/resources/smartie-goals-worksheet/

https://www.managementcenter.org/resources/objetivos-smartie/

https://www.managementcenter.org/resources/goals-bank-2/

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From SMART to SMARTIE: How to Embed Inclusion and Equity in Your Goals - The Management Center

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When you’re moving from equity-neutral goals to goals with equity and inclusion considerations baked in, practice these tips to stay on track.

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UNICEF Guide to Equity-focused Evaluation

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How to design and manage equity-focused evaluations - Resource

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This guide from UNICEF is divided into two parts. It begins by defining equity and its importance and relevance today.

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Practical tips on how to use a trauma-informed approach to collect evaluation data.

https://www.wilder.org/wilder-research/research-library/trauma-informed-evaluation-tip-sheet-collecting-information

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Dr. Sheila B. Robinson is a teacher and evaluator with expertise in the science of teaching and learning. Her website includes resources on presentation, reporting, and all phases of evaluation. You'll find diverse content on everything from survey development, slide design, and audience engagement strategies.

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How to Build Data Visualizations in Excel: Step-by-step starter instructions

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How to Build Data Visualizations in Excel: Step-by-step starter instructions

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Data viz expert Stephanie Evergreen gives clear explanations on how to create a variety of clear visualizations in Excel. Her website includes other tips and techniques on creating effective data visualizations.

https://stephanieevergreen.com/how-to/

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How To Build Data Visualizations in Excel

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You can make stellar graphs right in Excel. Follow these step-by-step starter instructions and be amazed at your own self.

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Tips on reporting and supporting use of evaluation findings. In addition to overall tips, includes a link about communicating negative findings:

https://www.betterevaluation.org/blog/52-weeks-betterevaluation-week-23-tips-for-delivering-negative-results

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Develop and present findings in ways that are useful for the intended users of the evaluation, and support them to make use of them.

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American Evaluation Association "Potent Presentation" webinar and associated tools on how to develop an engaging presentation to communicate your evaluation messages. Approach can be tailored to any length of presentation or audience.

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AEA > Education & Programs > Potent Presentations

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Applies an equity lens to data analysis and visualizations. Includes set of 21 recommendations, a checklist, explanatory information, and examples.

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Do No Harm Guide: Applying Equity Awareness in Data Visualization

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In this guide and its associated toolkits, we focus on how data practitioners can approach their work through a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion.