2008 CES-ON Annual Conference - In Review
Evaluations that Make a Difference!
October 6th and 7th at the Old Mill, Toronto , Ontario !
The votes are in! With a 98% overall satisfaction rate, this year’s CES-Ontario Chapter conference "Evaluations that Make a Difference" was a resounding success. A total of 95 delegates gathered to share and learn more about how they, as practitioners, can have an impact through evaluation.
The two day conference had it all - from key note speakers Donna Mertens and Michael Scriven to hands-on workshops, a "speed dialogue" round table discussion, and a plethora of networking opportunities.
Here’s what some of the attendees had to say:
"It was excellent!"
"One of the best conferences CES-ON has put on"!
"High caliber presentations and sophisticated attendees"
"Excellent speakers, a variety of workshop options and good networking opportunities"
The conference was held October 6-7, 2008 at the Old Mill in Toronto. Visit the CES-ON website at: www.evaluationontario.ca in the coming months for notes and power points from our presenters.
Stay tuned as well for information about the 2009 annual conference! If you are interested in volunteering with the conference committee or have some ideas for next year’s conference, please contact: conference@evaluationontario.ca.
Conference themes:
Practical Evaluation: How to integrate evaluation in to your work
Theory - Evaluation Can Make a Difference: Research, policy and programs
This year’s CES conference will examine the influence and contribution evaluation research has for policy and programming and how to increasingly conduct evaluations that make a difference!
SPEAKERS
Whether new to evaluation or a seasoned practitioner, the conference will appeal to you with key note addresses from renowned experts in the field Michael Scriven and Donna Mertens. Click here for bios of these top notch speakers.
AGENDA
The proceedings will also include panel presentations, lively workshops, poster series, and engaging discussions that are relevant to a variety of professional practice. Please click here to view the conference agenda.
REGISTER NOW
Click here for registration forum.
Cost for the the 2-Day Conference
CES Members
Both days - $400
Day 1 Only - $275
Day 2 Only - $225
Non Members
Both days - $550
Day 1 Only - $350
Day 2 Only - $300
Student CES Members
Both days - $65
Day 1 Only - $45
Day 2 Only - $40
Student Non Members
Boy days - $75
Day 1 Only - $55
Day 2 Only - $50
For more information contact: conference@evaluationontario.ca
See you in October!
Information on past conferences is available below:
- In 2007, the Ontario Chapter hosted its 25th anniversary conference in Toronto. Please see the 2007 Conference page.
- In 2005, the Ontario Chapter hosted the joint CES/AEA conference held in Toronto in October, 2005. Please see the 2005 Conference page.
- 2004 Annual Conference Report: Conference Brochure, Evaluation Results
(154k)
- 2004 Keynote Speaker Presentation: Nick Tilley, Conducting Realistic Evaluations
(Powerpoint 72k)
- 2003 Annual Conference Flyer
(99k)
- 2002 Annual Conference Report
(35k)
- 2002 Annual Conference Evaluation Report
(43k)
- 2002 Annual Conference speakers notes available for download:
Graham Clyne, Keynote Speaker. In his keynote address, Graham used pieces of each presentation available on the Prevention Dividend Project web page.
- Colin Preyra, Evidence Based Decision Making and the Large Scale Evaluation of a Public Program: The Ontario Hospital Funding Formula
(558K) (Powerpoint 506K)
- Harry Cummings & Don Murray, A Kinder, Gentler, Simpler Economic Impact Assessment Process
(931K) (Powerpoint 154K)
- 2001 Annual Conference Report
(125k)
- 2001 Conference Evaluation Results
(161k)