Transforming Evaluation in the Early Childhood Field

Community-driven. Culturally Responsive. Equitable Participation.
Action oriented.

What is the Evaluation Capacity Network?

We are a network of community partners, practitioners, researchers, and funders who serve the early childhood community through community-driven, culturally responsive, action oriented and equity-based evaluation capacity building opportunities, activities, and resources.

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Projects

To a network of peers, colleagues, and mentors to support your evaluation work

Projects

Repository

To a network of peers, colleagues, and mentors to support your evaluation work

Repository

ECNA Tool

To a network of peers, colleagues, and mentors to support your evaluation work

ECNA Tool

News & Upcoming

October 16, 2024

Upcoming Lunch & Learn (Nov 26): Cultivating Safe Spaces in Evaluation

Co-hosted with Jen Greenway, creator of the Go Smudge Yourself podcast, this workshop will focus on decolonizing relational practices in evaluation through the adoption of an Indigenized mental framework.

Upcoming Lunch & Learn (Nov 26): Cultivating Safe Spaces in Evaluation
October 16, 2024

AEA 2024 Annual Conference: Come Find Us!

We will be presenting at the American Evaluation Association Conference from October 21st to 26th in Portland, Oregon, US. We will be leading a roundtable discussion about the ECN's journey towards decolonization. ECN student Lauren Alston and team will also present on co-creating evaluation frameworks with non-profits based on their work with Mentoring for Youth and Young Adults from Care.

AEA 2024 Annual Conference: Come Find Us!
November 15, 2024

Student Spotlight: Emma Monaghan

Congratulations to ECN student Emma who received the Carl and Dorothy Meilicke Graduate Leadership Award in Public Health. This award celebrates students who demonstrate excellence in leadership, community involvement, and collaboration.

Student Spotlight: Emma Monaghan
October 16, 2024

Student Spotlight: Abigail Gallimore

Congratulations to Abi for receiving the Green & Gold Leadership and Professional Development Grant, which will support her to volunteer and present at the American Evaluation Association conference this year.

Student Spotlight: Abigail Gallimore