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Using Environmental Scans to Support Evaluation Learning Collaborative: 4 Part Webinar & Lab Series

Join us for our Using Environmental Scans to Support Evaluation Learning Collaborative comprised of 2 webinars, each with an accompanying learning lab. The learning labs will offer an immersive, hands-on environment where participants can actively practice and refine skills in real-world scenarios.

WEBINAR 1: May 13: What are Evaluations and Why are They Important to Strategic Planning?
LAB 1: May 15: Building the Path to Evaluation
WEBINAR 2: May 20: Ensuring Effective Evaluation Efforts
LAB 2: May 22: Developing an Evidence-Based Evaluation
 

WEBINAR 1: What are Evaluations and Why are They Important to Strategic Planning?
The first webinar in this learning collaborative will review the core concepts of evaluation, the connections between evaluations and environmental scans, and how effective evaluations improve prevention service delivery. It will discuss the purposes of evaluation and how evaluations can be used to identify and pursue opportunities for improving community health and well-being. The webinar will also review the principles of evaluation (utility, feasibility, propriety, and accuracy) and explain their meaning. Additionally, it will begin to explore how evaluations are developed from programmatic knowledge and planning tools such as logic models and action plans.

WEBINAR 1 LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Describe the relationship between evaluation and environmental scans
  • Recognize how evaluation can improve prevention outcomes
  • Identify the principles of evaluation and their importance
  • Explain the connections between logic models, action plans, and evaluation plans

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For trainings that indicate Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available, contact the organizer and/or the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation to verify that the credits will count toward the continuing education requirements of your licensure or certification. 

Event Location

Virtual

Event Details

Format
Online/Virtual
Event Type
Training
Topic
Substance use
Host
Substance Use programs
Audience
Community partners and grantees
Health care providers
Members of the community
Mental health professionals
Prevention coalitions
Recovery coaches
Students
Substance use disorder treatment providers
County
Statewide
Addison
Bennington
Caledonia
Chittenden
Essex
Franklin
Grand Isle
Lamoille
Orange
Orleans
Rutland
Washington
Windham
Windsor
Continuing education credits
Yes