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Developmental Evaluation

Developmental Evaluation. Why we do it How we are using it A way to contribute. Intractable social issues. “In an increasingly complex world, sometimes old questions require new answers”. Developmental Evaluation (DE) (Patton, 2011). Strategies, Partnerships, & Outcomes can all be

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Developmental Evaluation

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  1. Developmental Evaluation Why we do it How we are using it A way to contribute

  2. Intractable social issues

  3. “In an increasingly complex world, sometimes old questions require new answers”

  4. Developmental Evaluation (DE)(Patton, 2011) Strategies, Partnerships, & Outcomes can all be emerging Innovative, design-oriented initiatives Unfolding in complex contexts

  5. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Evaluation

  6. All evaluation should support learning Developmental evaluation is different because learning, reflection and ongoing discussion about how to do things is central to the process

  7. Solving social issues can be a tricky, messy place

  8. ASCY – Save the Day for Play Logic Model Early Learning Child Care Centres ASCY Improved Continuum of Development; Observation & Documentation Strategic Planning, Program Logic Models, Policies & Procedures better reflect OELF/Save the Day for Play Facilitate Readiness for Curriculum Change Greater engagement of the director as a collaborator in learning Provide Education & Training Workshops More Space and Time for Play Based Learning Increased Resources for Supporting \Sustainability Increased Creativity, Experimentation & Building More of Their Own Solutions Greater Skill for & Valuing of Play Based Learning Provide Mentoring & Coaching More Welcoming More Common Professional Language Early Learning Professionals More Amenable View of the Child Increased Skill for Observing & Documenting Play Environments Support Leadership Development Enriched to Spark Curiosity & Exploration Increased Reflection to Inform Planning Support the Sharing of Learning & Knowledge within Hamilton and across Communities Deeper Knowledge & Understanding of OELF Better Reflect Unique Needs & Diversity OELF Principles Realized in Practice Communities Stronger Networks Increased Mentorship More Integrated Child Care System focused on the OELF Principles Greater Collaboration Greater Valuing & Sharing Between Early Learning Programs The early years of Ontario children are catalyst to the development of social, emotional, communication, cognitive and physical skills fundamental to life-long learning and health. Prepared by The O’Halloran Group www.theohallorangroup.ca, October 2011

  9. In a developmental evaluation, imposing a logic model can feel something like this…

  10. #BeFearless Making mistakes Going back & redesigning your process

  11. When DE Makes Sense  Initiative is emerging in a complex context  Direction and outcomes are unknown  Partners and collaborators may change & grow  There is openness to engagement & reflection  There can be comfort with ambiguity and shifting processes

  12. Role of the evaluator

  13. What I would do in a typical evaluation • Ask • Design • Do • Share • Listen

  14. What I do in a DE context

  15. Never Stop Questioning • What, So What, Now What? • What were the critical decisions that were made? • How has learning informed the development of activities? • Where are we now? Where do we want to go next? • To what extent and in what ways are we working with others?

  16. A good evaluation – developmental or otherwise – reflects the conditions of that which it is attempting to evaluate

  17. Social Prosperity Wood Buffalo Theory of Change Momentum Complexity Stakeholder Groups Sustainability

  18. To examine and characterize the contribution and outcomes of Social Prosperity Wood Buffalo as a systems-level intervention designed to achieve social change

  19. Social Prosperity Wood Buffalo Evaluation Plan • Learning • Knowledge transfer • Stakeholder Engagement • Complementary Research Strategies

  20. Phases • Laying the Ground Work • Learning as We Go • Reflecting on What We Achieved • Looking Forward

  21. Social Prosperity Wood Buffalo Evaluation Plan Evaluation Questions • What is the contribution to capacity & innovation? • How do activities change? • What are the lessons learned? • What supports innovation? • What supports resiliency? • What is the impact on relationships and networks? • What is the impact on capacity? • What are the outcomes of innovation?

  22. Social Prosperity Wood Buffalo Evaluation Plan Methods & Tools Activity Tracking Community Asset Map Feedback Surveys Key Informant Interviews Capacity Assessment

  23. …so far

  24. Innovation Capacity Building

  25. Capacity Assessment Measure • To assess capacity for delivering responsive programs and services. • The development of supports • The development of benchmarks and capacity indicators

  26. Available online • As a pdf on the Social Prosperity & Sector Link websites http://socialprosperity.ca http://nonprofitsectorlink.com • Open from now until end of June • Goal is 100 completed

  27. Tanya Darisi, M.A. Director The O’Halloran Group tanya@theohallorangroup.ca www.theohallorangroup

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