Evaluations that Matter is a no-cost, one-part national learning session designed to introduce practical, beginner-level strategies for building and using program evaluations within community and behavioral health settings. This session is open to all states and territories.

June 30 | 1:00–2:00* PM ET

(10:00–11:00 AM PT | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM MT | 12:00–1:00 PM CT)

Event Description

Program evaluation can help organizations understand how programs work and whether programs are effective and making an impact. But its value depends on whether the findings are understood and used. Join the East Coast Hub for this introductory session that will explore why program evaluation matters and how individuals can move beyond data collection to translate evaluation results into meaningful insight and action.

Participants will learn practical strategies to support the use of evaluation findings and examine common barriers that can limit their impact. This session is well suited for individuals who are new to program evaluation or those seeking to strengthen how evaluation informs their programs, initiatives, or organizations.

*An optional 25-minute facilitated breakout session will follow the main presentation for participants interested in deeper discussion and applied learning with peers.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Describe why evaluation matters for program improvement and decision-making
• List at least three strategies to enhance the use of evaluation findings
• Identify common barriers to using evaluation findings in practice

Format and Engagement

This live, virtual one-hour session will combine brief didactic instruction with opportunities for participant engagement. An optional 25-minute structured breakout session will be offered immediately following the presentation for attendees who wish to participate in small-group discussion and application.