Nominations Update: deadline extended to June 7

I’m interested. How do I proceed with my nomination?

Submit the following to nominations@evaluationontario.ca by Friday June 7, 2019 at 11:59pm.

- Completed nomination form (available on evaluationontario.ca);

- Brief Cover Letter (750 words or less) outlining:

• Why you’re interested in volunteering on the Board of Directors;
• Leadership experience and passion; and
• Your experience in a specific role or with sector expertise.

- Current resume including volunteer and board experience; and

- Two references.

June 19: AGM + Learning Event : Registration now open!

Date: June 19, 2019
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (Registration 1:00 to 1:30 PM)
Location: Oakham Lounge, Oakham House, 63 Gould Street, Toronto
Meals: Snacks and coffee break provided
Registration deadline: June 17, 2019
Price / registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2019-ces-ontario-agm-learning-event-tickets-62239544152

Please join us for the 23rd annual CES Ontario AGM and Learning Event! This event is open to all members of the Canadian Evaluation Society Ontario chapter, as well as interested members of the public.

Event Agenda:

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Registration & Networking

1:30 PM – 3:15 PM: Annual General Meeting + Integrated Strategic/Operational Plan update and consultation

3:15 PM – 3:30 AM: Break & Networking Event

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Learning Event: Feminist Data Analysis

Learning Event: Feminist Data Analysis

Very few people become evaluators because they want to promote racist or sexist ideas. However, it’s very easy to accidentally fall into these traps, particularly in the data-centric aspects of evaluation. A working understanding of how to incorporate ethics and equity into quantitative evaluation is essential. Heather's talk will tell stories and show real world examples that will guide you through the process of learning to identify inequity and hidden bias at seven key stages of the evaluation data lifecycle.

About the Speaker:

Heather Krause is a data scientist working on projects for equity and ethics in data. As a statistician (PStat) she attacks the largest questions facing societies today, working with non-profit and social sector organizations, local and national governments, and data journalists. Her relentless pursuit of clarity and realism in these projects pushed her beyond pure analysis to mastering the entire data ecosystem including ground-breaking work in evaluation, data sourcing, design, visualization, communication, and journalism, each incorporating bleeding edge theory and technologies. Her unique contributions have been sought across a range of clients from individual researchers to large international organizations including FiveThirtyEight, Orb Media, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, CARE, MasterCard, the UNHCR, and several national governments.

June 20-21: Performance Measurement: From Theory to Practice

Date: June 20-21, 2019
Time: 9 AM - 4 PM (Registration 8:30 AM - 9 AM on June 20)
Location: Oakham Lounge, Oakham House, 63 Gould Street, Toronto
Facilitator: Dr. Paul Favaro
Meals: Lunch and snacks included
Registration deadline: June 14, 2019
Price / registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/performance-measurement-from-theory-to-practice-tickets-61618603903

The overall purpose of this two day intermediate to advanced level workshop is to focus on how performance measurement frameworks are built, their technical properties, and on how they add value to organizational decision-making. The challenges and limitations of developing performance measurement systems will also be emphasized. The workshop will present current approaches and research based practices in the performance measurement field. It is designed to bring your measures to life and to make performance measurement about transformation and not just about accountability.

The workshop format utilizes formal presentations, interactive exercises, discussions, small group activities, and case studies. Emphasis is placed on the relevance, utility, technical, and practical application of performance measurement. Participants will have an opportunity to apply the theory learned.

The workshop is designed for individuals working in program evaluation, performance measurement, program managers, funders, board of directors. It is designed for both government and not-for-profit/human service delivery sectors.

July Essential Skills Series 

July 2019 Essential Skills Series
Date: July 15-18, 2019
Time: 9 AM - 4 PM (Registration 8:30 AM - 9 AM on July 15)
Location: Senior Common Room, Brennan Hall, St Michael's College, 81 St Mary Street, Toronto
Facilitator: Dr. Keiko Kuji-Shikatani
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and snacks included
Registration deadline: July 10, 2019
Price / registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/july-2019-essential-skills-series-tickets-61112615478