Interested in evaluating your program but not sure where to begin? This 5-question tool helps you get started with developing your evaluation by identifying the goals and objectives of the program and assessing your organization’s readiness to conduct an evaluation. Before using this resource, we encourage you to complete the Program Evaluation Readiness Tool to identify areas that might support or hinder the success of your evaluation.
Getting Started With Your Program Evaluation
Author(s): CMHIS Program Evaluation Workgroup
Contributed by: Program Evaluation Workgroup
Publication year: 2026
Type: Tool or Measure
Target audience: Systems Leaders and Administrators, People Responsible for Leading Implementation Efforts, Individual Clinicians and Staff
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate
Language: English