Program evaluation is the formal assessment of a program or policy’s value and impact within a community. It is becoming increasingly necessary for organizations to perform evaluation to secure resources and to improve and expand programs. This workshop will provide a practical, skills-focused introduction to the different types of evaluation, concepts and techniques, data collection methods, and best practices of program evaluation. Participants can expect to learn the fundamental skills needed to participate in evaluation of a new or existing health program.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify key concepts of program evaluation for public health initiatives
2. Select an appropriate evaluation methodology for a given purpose
3. Understand the strengths and limitations of various data collection methods
4. Describe how to monitor program evaluations with fidelity
5. Integrate equity-focused and culturally-sensitive approaches to evaluation activities

Speakers:

Tim Grigsby, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, UNLV School of Public Health

Lily Helzer, MPH, Cancer Prevention & Early Detection Programs Manager, Nevada Cancer Coalition

Funding Disclosure: 

Funding for this webinar was made possible (in part) by the CDC Foundation. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the CDC Foundation, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the CDC Foundation.