Join the Canadian Evaluation Society for a workshop that will examine the challenges of carrying out meaningful evaluations in different contexts. Facilitated by Dr. Jane Whynot, this workshop uses a classification of common evaluation challenges faced by evaluators to structure the discussion. Participants will explore the methodological difficulties of data gathering, analysis, and ensuring validity, with an emphasis on developing tactics to improve accuracy and consistency. We will also investigate conceptual hurdles, such as defining and aligning evaluation objectives with organizational goals. Ethical issues will be a key focus, including conversations around transparency, consent, and cultural awareness. Moreover, we will

Join the Canadian Evaluation Society and facilitators Simon Roy and Pascale Latulippe for an intermediate-level session that introduces methods for examining qualitative data, such as interview findings. By the conclusion of the workshop, attendees will be equipped to perform these analyses in a structured and transparent way. The session will cover fundamental techniques using MS Excel and provide a broad introduction to computer-assisted qualitative analysis tools. Core methods will be demonstrated step by step through a real-world case study. Participants will receive an Excel workbook, enabling them to apply the discussed techniques firsthand. Additionally, best practices for quantifying data using

Cet atelier de 2 h est destiné à toutes les personnes enseignantes ou occupant un rôle d’encadrement auprès de personnes étudiante des cégeps et universités. Il vise à aider les personnes participantes à prendre conscience des enjeux reliés à la santé mentale en milieu collégial et universitaire, à démystifier le concept de bienveillance en tant que vecteur de santé mentale et de réussite, et à identifier des actions concrètes pour incarner la bienveillance avec les personnes étudiantes, les collègues et soi-même à travers différentes mises en situation concrètes. Inscrivez-vous ici This 2-hour workshop is intended for individuals who teach or

The Société Québécoise d’évaluation de programme (SQEP) is hosting a workshop in French on practical theory of change for evaluation presented by Ludovic Décoret and Judith Gaudet. This workshop was created in response to a previous presentation in September 2025, where Ludovic and Judith defined a theory of Change (ToC). Building on the enthusiasm sparked by at this previous workshop, Judith and Ludovic are hosting an interactive workshop on developing a Theory of Change (ToC). Following a brief theoretical overview, participants will be divided into two groups, each working to draft a ToC based on a real-world example. This session