This is our first session of the Program Evaluation & Research Learning Exchanges. In addition to introducing the Learning Exchange series, we will have discussion around what evaluation is and what it looks like in the recovery field. We’ll review evaluation instruments, discuss assessing recovery versus treatment, and hear from participants.
In this session of our Program Evaluation & Research Learning Exchanges, we’ll be discussing outcomes thinking. Outcomes thinking is focusing on the impact of your programs on the community you serve. We’ll examine why outcomes thinking is helpful for an organization, what this looks like for recovery organizations, and how to promote it within your […]
Whether designing a research study or creating a new evaluation process, engaging with stakeholders at every phase yields more realistic, relevant, and useful results. In this session of our Program Evaluation & Research Learning Exchanges, we’ll be taking a closer look at the importance of including the right people when designing and implementing new programs […]
Please note that this has been rescheduled from its original date to Thursday, 1/25. In this session, we’ll discuss the nuts and bolts of creating and testing an evaluation instrument. What outcomes should we measure? How do we measure them? Who do we ask? What do we ask? Did we capture the information we wanted? […]
Most evaluations are designed to measure outcomes. Process evaluation helps the evaluators determine whether program activities have been implemented effectively and measure their impact on outcomes. In this session, we will learn about how to develop process evaluations and how it can inform organizational practices.
This session is being rescheduled. Please stay tuned for a new date and registration link. Ever wonder about the connectivity, health, and results of your organizational collaboration or partnership? Network evaluation helps the evaluator measure the effectiveness of these relationships in working towards a common goal. In this session, we’ll discuss how you and your […]
In this session, we’ll discuss the importance of designing and implementing evaluations that are culturally relevant to the people being served. In order to effectively design tools that collect useful information, it is essential that they are grounded in and informed by the community. We’ll not only outline why this is important, but also how […]
Peers, and other providers within the recovery ecosystem, recognize the significant amount of effort that is necessary to positively impact those struggling with alcohol and drug use. Because of the complex nature of the disease of addiction, recovery organizations partner with a variety of community resources available. To build a foundation to understand collaboration, this […]
Funding for this initiative was made possible by grant no. 1H79TI083022 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
