The national council of the canadian evaluation society ces recognized a need to designate a professional status for the practice of evaluation for individuals who meet appropriate criteria. This article aims at elaborating the latter approach by introducing a more learningoriented interpretation of the concept of meta evaluation. Welcome to the canadian evaluation society annual conference in calgary. Understanding and using contribution analysis, presented by dr. Informal evaluations are done routinely by individuals who ask questions and consider feedback as. The canadian evaluation society ontario chapter ceson is a provincial chapter of the professional association of evaluators. Regain access you can regain access to a recent pay per article purchase if your access period has not yet expired. Evaluation ethics, politics, standards, and guiding. Many definitions have been developed, but a comprehensive definition presented by the joint committee on standards for educational evaluation 1994 holds that. Evaluation of the child with global developmental delay and. Evaluation can be closely tied to routine practice when the emphasis is on practical, ongoing evaluation that involves all staff and stakeholders, not just evaluation experts.
Australasian evaluation society aes definition is more succinct, if a little simplistic. Evaluation is a field where development partners often with widely differing linguistic backgrounds work together and need to use a common vocabulary. A systematic assessment of how well a program is working, and why applied research using objective measures and analysis to answer questions about performance note. Program of the canadian evaluation society ces, they provide a much broader foundation for the evaluation. Cheryl poth, mary kay lamarche, alvin yapp, erin sulla, and cairine chisamore also published toward a definition of evaluation. A s promised in the preface,this books approach is to give you a barebones, nutsandbolts guide about how to do an evaluation. The geographic programs roadmap serves as the agencys howtomanual for. This is the ces membership management system for ces members to renew your membership, apply for the credential, submit learning hours for ce, and register for the annual conference. Duggan and bush 2014 and 2015 as is the focus on fair and just conduct or behaviour simons 2009. Canadian evaluation society educational fund welcome. In 1986, the evaluation network enet and the evaluation research society ers merged to create the american evaluation association. American evaluation association guiding principles for.
Yukon has formed their own chapter as of july 1st, 2018 ces members who reside in bc automatically become members of cesbc. The evaluation looks at this second phase of the ccpp which covers a sixyear period ending in july 2007. To improve or not improve canadian uniformity and standardization in the investigation and classification. Types and uses of evaluation in order to plan the evaluation in accord with the most appropriate evaluation method, it is necessary to understand the difference between evaluation types. Evaluation society, canadian evaluation society, american evaluation association, australasian evaluation society, unfpa, undp, wipo, iom, research council uk, esrc, gsr, idrc, new zealand social policy evaluation and research unit govt and evaluation association, childrens investment fund foundation and the academy of social scientists. The sales of the canadian oil and gas evaluation handbook cogeh is now being administered by sproule. Aea press release on commission on evidencebased policymaking report. Program evaluation is a systematic method for collecting, analyzing, and using information to. To provide canadian physicians with a standard definition of hypertension in pregnancy, recommendations for laboratory investigations and tests for the assessment and management of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, and a classification of such disorders.
Pdf this article describes the systematic examination and membership. Trauma clinical guideline cervical spine injury evaluation. Australasian evaluation society members, organisations, postgraduate students and individuals involved in the practice, study, or teaching of evaluation are invited to submit their work to the journal, selecting from a range of submission types. We are pleased to announce that on april 2nd, 2020 a cooperation agreement has been signed between the canadian evaluation society, national capital chapter cesncc and the performance and planning exchange ppx for a period of five years from 2020 to 2024. Cesbc is a volunteer and member funded organization devoted to supporting the evaluation community in bc. John is an instructor in public sector management topics with the schulich school of business at york university. Canada immigration points calculator canadian evaluation. Comparing audit and evaluation in the government of canada. Evaluation is a critical aspect of an ongoing cycle of continuous improvement. The workgroup meets regularly to encourage communication among services and to share best practices. Created by the canadian evaluation society ces after research, member. Teaching evaluation well in specific contexts by sue hamann.
Welcome to the canadian evaluation society manitoba chapter. This definition is reflected in the societys principal stated aim. The nova scotia chapter of the canadian evaluation society invites you to join us for the halfday workshop. Canadian journal of program evaluation rg journal impact. All evaluation courses in this learning catalogue are endorsed by the cess board of directors and align with the organizations professional evaluation standards and competencies. Review of ethics principles and guidance in evaluation and. Other websites with evaluation information andor tools all website links are as of august 30, 2003 american evaluation society. Pathways to advance professionalisation within the context of the. Consultantsconsulting firms canadian evaluation society. This report presents the findings of the evaluation of the canadian studies program csp, which covers the period between april 2004 and march 2009, and was conducted between september 2009 and february 2010. The canadian evaluation society ces is pleased to launch the einstitute, an online, bilingual, professional development platform designed by and for evaluators. Report of the canadian hypertension society consensus. The cee provides functional leadership, including advice and guidance in the conduct, use and advancement of evaluation practices across the federal government.
In simpler terms, evaluation is intended to provide accountability for achieving results from the use of resources, and to facilitate learning from experience in ways that can be put into practical use. Contribution analysis is an approach to evaluation, built on theory of change, which demonstrates the desired impact of an intervention. Recommendations for evaluation of prosthetic valves with echocardiography and doppler ultrasound a report from the american society of echocardiographys guidelines and standards committee and the task force on prosthetic valves, developed in conjunction with the. In the government of canada, evaluation is the systematic collection and analysis of evidence on the outcomes of programs to make judgments about t heir relevance, performance and alternative ways to deliver them or to achieve the same results. The idea of being right or wrong is also reflected in the academic literature newman and brown 1996. In 2006, cesef was officially registered as a canadian charity.
The five principles proposed in this document are not independent, but overlap in many ways. For reasons of practicality, this dictionary will offer only a barebones version of the terms meaning. Reserves definitions and evaluation practices and procedures published september 2007 includes a discussion of evaluator qualifications. Report of the canadian hypertension society consensus conference. Thus society means a larger group of individuals, who are associative with each other. The canadian journal of evaluation is in the list of. Evidence from the experience of the canadian evaluation society ces credentialing.
The canadian evaluation society is dedicated to the advancement of evaluation theory and practice. Some use it to describe aggregating information from several individual evaluations, others define it as a systematic tool for the quality control of evaluation studies. Recommendations for evaluation of prosthetic valves with. To order any of the cogeh volumes, please visit the spee website. The canadian evaluation society has established guidelines for ethical.
Evaluation canadian evaluation society nova scotia. Our evaluation service is specifically designed to check your eligibility for canadian visas. This assessment is intended to help you determine whether you are sufficiently knowledgeable. Pdf towards a definition of evaluation within the canadian. Principals of respect and open dialogue are central to this cooperation agreement. This evaluation report assesses the relevance and performance of the activities of employment and social development canada esdc related to the development of workplace literacy and essential skills, through the office of literacy and essential skills hereafter referred to as the office and the grants and contributions programs funded under the consolidated revenue. Evaluation of the child the canadian paediatric society gives permission to print single copies of this document from our website. The fund maintains partnerships with the canadian evaluation society and the consortium of universities for evaluation education to promote the shared goal of developing the area of program evaluation by increasing access to education, training and professional development. Dedicated to the advancement of evaluation theory and practice. Ers had previously adopted a set of standards for program evaluation published in new directions for program evaluation in 1982. There are a variety of evaluation designs, and the type of evaluation should match the development level of the program or program activity appropriately. This website offers useful information, tools and resources for evaluation professionals in the federal government and those with an interest in evaluation. Improving global outcomes guideline on chronic kidney disease ckd 1 represents an extraordinary effort of evidence summary and synthesis, together with thoughtful expression of best practices and opinion. To order any of the cogeh volumes, please visit the spee website the second edition of volume 1.
Cesbc is the british columbia chapter of the canadian evaluation society ces. Powered by wild apricot membership softwarewild apricot membership software. Over the years, however, definitions evolved in such a way that they bristled with faux amis, ambivalence and. The evaluation process definitions and guidelines reporting. Francais it is with great pleasure that the quebec evaluation society sqep is organizing the 2015 national conference of the canadian evaluation society ces, which will be held in montreal from may 24th to may 27th 2015 at the sheraton centre.
Introducing a week of teaching and learning about evaluation by john lavelle, tiffany smith and aileen reid. In essence, evaluations offer a learning opportunity to find out about what is. Evaluation can be seen as synonymous with tests, descriptions, documents, or even management. The who evaluation office is headed by dr elil renganathan, director. Evaluation of literacy and essential skills canada. Evaluation helps to align the librarys programs and services with the goals of the school. The fund is governed by a board of directors made up of evaluation specialists who believe in the importance of increasing evaluation expertise in. He is an instructor for the canadian evaluation society, the association of municipal managers, clerks and treasurers of ontario and the ontario municipal social services association. Society, the african evaluation association, the canadian evaluation society, the european evaluation society, the united kingdom evaluation society, the malaysian evaluation society, the central american evaluation association, and the japan evaluation society.
Meta evaluation a critical assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the evaluation itself e. Making causal inferences about results in evaluation means. Because canada is a large country with universal health care and good primary care structure, some recommendations by the international guidelines groups might. However the evaluation framework was developed prior to the new 2009 evaluation policy. For permission to reprint or reproduce multiple copies, please see our policy. Introducing a week of teaching and learning about evaluation by john lavelle, tiffany smith. Aea press release on congressional action on the foundations for evidencebased policymaking act. Furthermore, evaluation should influence policy and operational decisions. An evaluation should be as systematic and impartial as possible uneg, 2005. Types of evaluation centers for disease control and. Evaluation and evaluation research hellmut wollmann. Competencies for canadian evaluation practice better evaluation. The principles are meant to stimulate discussion about the proper practice and use of evaluation among members of the profession, sponsors of evaluation, and others interested in evaluation. In light of a definition which focuses on the function of evaluation and, thus, looks beneath the surface of varied terminology, it becomes apparent that the different terms cover more or less the same grounds bemelmansvidec, 2002, p.
We are thrilled to host this years conference in alberta, and gratefully acknowledge that we are meeting on the traditional territories of the people of the treaty 7 region in southern alberta, which includes the blackfoot confederacy comprising the siksika, piikani, and kainai first nations, the tsuutina first. This term has been derived from a latin word socious that means association or companionship. International program for development evaluation training. The canadian evaluation societys guidelines for ethical conduct address. By becoming members of the canadian evaluation society, evaluators demonstrate their commitment to the evaluation profession, they also receive a. We promote leadership, knowledge, advocacy, and professional development. Canadian evaluation society societe canadienne devaluation. While program evaluation first focuses around this definition, important. The canadian evaluation society educational fund cesef provides scholarships and other learning opportunities for canadians who want to deepen their knowledge in the field of program evaluation. Canadian evaluation society, standards development committee. Glossary of key terms in evaluation and results based. The instruments of evaluation interviews, discussions, observations, questionnaires, videos, analysis of protocols.
Canadian society of nephrology commentary on the kdigo. Evaluating philanthropys impact in a time of rapid change. The 2002 userfriendly handbook for project evaluation nsf. It is published by the university of toronto press on behalf of the canadian evaluation society abstracting and indexing.
To provide canadian physicians with a standard definition of hyperten sion in pregnancy, recommendations for laboratory investigations and tests for the assessment and management of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, and a clas. Canadian guidelines for the management of asymptomatic. The ces intranet for journal articles, webinars and memberonly news is accessible at a different link, with a separate login and password. Determination of which patients with amh warrant further evaluation by a urologist a. Evaluation is the systematic assessment of the design, implementation or results of an initiative for the purposes of learning or decisionmaking. Program can be any activity, project, function, or policy that has an identifiable. From the outset, it should be stated that there is no consensus over how program evaluation is even to be defined. Definitions, evaluation and classification of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy. Competencies for canadian evaluation practice research. We are pleased to provide this site as a way to keep those in manitoba informed about current evaluation events, provide resources and support, and encourage networking to take place.