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March 16, 2016 | Lori Wingate

The Retrospective Pretest Method for Evaluating Training

In a retrospective pretest,1 trainees rate themselves before and after a training in a single data collection event. It is useful for...

February 17, 2016 | Andrew Hayman

Evaluating for Sustainability: How can Evaluators Help?

Developing a functional strategy to sustain crucial program components is often overlooked by project staff implementing ATE-funded initiatives. At the same time,...

February 11, 2016 | Tania Jarosewich

Project Data for Evaluation: Google Groups Project Team Feedback

At Censeo Group, a program evaluation firm located in northeast Ohio, we are evaluating a number of STEM projects and often face...

February 3, 2016 | Peggy Teague

Good Communication Is Everything!

I am new to the field of evaluation, and the most important thing that I learned in my first nine months is...

January 27, 2016 | Mary Siegrist

Needs Assessment: What is it and why use it?

Hi! I am Mary Siegrist from IMSA, a research and evaluation company located in Colorado. I would like to talk about needs...

January 20, 2016 | Vicky Coulon

Logic Models and Evaluation Planning – Working Together!

As an evaluator, I am often asked to work on evaluation plans for National Science Foundation proposals. I believe it is important...

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