About our Professional Development Initiatives

CES-NL provides a wide range of professional development opportunities, including:

Formal courses and workshops to build evaluation skills
Lunchtime presentations by experienced evaluators
Discussion sessions on specific topics related to evaluation
Provincial teleconferences on various themes related to evaluation
Networking and information sharing events, such as our annual 'Evaluation Showcase'

Professional development sessions are offered publicly, and can also be tailored to meet the specific needs of a particular organization. CES-NL maintains a roster of highly skilled and experienced facilitators with evaluation expertise in a variety of fields. Contact us to discuss how we can meet the particular needs of your group.

Here are some exmples of some recent sessions hosted by CES-NL:

Evaluation Showcase 2007...Networking for Results
Performance Indicators - Training Workshop (Dr. Simon Roy)
Logic Models (intermediate and advanced) - Training Workshop (Dr. Simon Roy)
Incorporating Gender Based Analysis in Policy and Program Development (Michele Bougie , Status of Women Canada)
Program Logic Models and Evaluation Matrices (Harry Cummings)
Involving Clients as Researchers in Program Evaluation (Marie White)
Opportunities for Research and Evaluation with New Regional Health Authorities (Jeannie House)
Participatory approach to Developing Evaluation Skills Capacity in Health Care (Maria Matthews)
Demystifying Federal Accountability Requirements (HRDC, Canadian Heritage, Health Canada)
Evaluating community-based programs (Bridging the Gap, Goss Gilroy Inc.)
Logic Models Course (Zelda Yule, Goss Gilroy Inc.)
Essential Skills Series (Fred Phelan)
Privacy and ethical considerations in evaluation and research (Steve Ring, Province of Newfoundland and Labrador and Dr. Tim Seifert of Memorial University)
Performance Measurement for Improved Results ( Paul Favoro)