Planning for Meaningful Evaluation
Preparing to Write Your Strategic Plan
| new 2013 |
This two-day instructor-led course addresses the increasing demand for evidence of program or project accountability and impact by preparing participants for a program or project evaluation. The course is appropriate for those planning an internally or externally conducted evaluation or those setting guidelines for evaluation efforts. Using their own logic models, participants will create a comprehensive evaluation plan. The course is not intended to train participants to be professional evaluators, but to provide an understanding of all elements of evaluation so they are able to create sound evaluation plans.
After completing this course, participants will be able to
*Participants will be required to bring a logic model of the program or project they intend to evaluate and related performance measures, if such measures exist.
This training is provided by request and will be fulfilled as resources are available. Classes can be taught at the NOAA Coastal Services Center training facility or brought to your organization. The Center reserves the right to cancel the course in the event of low enrollment. The cost is minimal for participants and host organizations. Please review the on-site host responsibilities, costs, and site requirements. To apply to host a course at your location, please fill out our host form, and a trainer will contact you.
For additional course or individual registration information, e-mail csc.training.request@noaa.gov.