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

Explore our ongoing co-created research and evaluation projects

Projects

Repository

Access a public database of curated evaluation resources to support evaluation learning and implementation across contexts.

Repository

ECNA Tool

Assess your individual and/or organizational evaluation capacity using this 28-item tool! 

ECNA Tool

News & Upcoming

November 24, 2025

Upcoming Decolonial Evaluation Learning (DEL) Webinar

Join the Decolonial Evaluation Learning (DEL) team for our mini-series on different approaches to evaluation with a focus on practice-oriented and reflective conversations with experts in the field. Facilitated by Three Hive Consulting, this session will explore what it means to incorporate trauma-informed principles into evaluation. Together, we'll examine lessons learned from the field, key reflections on creating safer and responsive evaluation spaces, and practical advice for those who are navigating the ongoing learning-to-practice journey.

Upcoming Decolonial Evaluation Learning (DEL) Webinar
December 18, 2025

Student Spotlight: Recent Graduates

Congratulations to ECN/CUP graduates! Read their reflections here!

December 18, 2025

Certificate Program in Community-Based Reserach

Offered by the Centre for Community Based Research, the Certificate Program in Community-Based Research is a leading resource for learning how to use research to collaboratively drive change and build more responsive, supportive, and equitable communities. The Certificate Program offers a range of practical skill-building mini-courses. Register today!