TEXAS EVALUATION NETWORK

8?? Days Until 2025 TEN Institute! Welcoming Presenters from Beyond Texas This year, we’re excited to welcome presenters from across the country, bringing diverse perspectives and experiences to our shared learning. ?? Featuring presentations from outside Texas like John LaVelle, Ph.D. with University of Minnesota, Nora Murphy Johnson, PhD based in Minnesota, Anna-Francesca Maget and Vivian Dai with Public Profit based in California, Jennifer Ann Morrow and Louis Rocconi from University of Tennessee, Marshall Young, Richard Amoako and Jacob Working with University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Hema Lingireddy and Rama Radhakrishna with Purdue University, Madeleine deBlois with University of Arizona, Rebecca W. with University of Wyoming, and Martha Thomas with University of Hawaii! Evaluation is constantly evolving, and hearing from experts beyond Texas allows us to broaden our thinking, challenge assumptions, and explore innovative approaches. ?? Don’t miss out! Register now: https://lnkd.in/gtdZ3D8h #TEN2025 #EvaluationwithValues #EvolvingTogether #RootedInChange #Evaluation #Eval #TEN #AEA

9?? Days Until 2025 TEN Institute! Local Meet-Ups After the Institute But the conversations don’t stop when the virtual Institute ends! Join fellow evaluators for in-person meet-ups happening in: ?? Dallas/Fort Worth ?? Austin ?? Houston ?? San Antonio These gatherings are a great way to deepen connections, reflect on key takeaways, and continue learning together. ?? Register now and plan to join a meet-up near you! https://lnkd.in/gtdZ3D8h #TEN2025 #EvaluationwithValues #EvolvingTogether #RootedInChange #Evaluation #Eval #TEN #AEA

?? days until the TEN 2025 Institute ... ?? If you haven’t registered yet—now’s the time! https://lnkd.in/gtdZ3D8h The TEN 2025 Institute is more than just an event—it’s a space for deep reflection, shared learning, and collective growth. These sessions will encourage us, as evaluators, to stay grounded in our values while embracing new approaches and navigating complex systems. Let’s pause, reflect, and move forward together with renewed clarity and purpose. None of this would be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Their commitment to evaluation helps create the space for us to connect, innovate, and evolve as a field. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gjZVk4gx #TEN2025 #EvaluationwithValues #EvolvingTogether #RootedInChange #Evaluation #Eval #TEN #AEA

?? Round 4: Reflecting, Learning, and Evolving Together Evaluation is a continuous journey of learning, adapting, and growing. In our final round of sessions, experienced and emerging evaluators will share insights from their own evolution—lessons learned, challenges overcome, and bold ideas for the future of our field. 1. Developmental Evaluation of a Brain-Science Based Learning Initiative: Fostering Collaboration in Research-Practice Partnerships by Dana Minney, Ed.D with Texas Health Institute and Teri Wood 2. Let's Reflect On Our Practice: Moving Forward Together by the amazing duo of Ann Price and Susan M Wolfe, PhD 3. Let’s Talk About Sex: Reflections from planning and evaluating a campus-based sexual health educational initiative by Yarizel Marquez with The University of Texas at Arlington 4. Lessons Learned from planning and evaluating campus and community events during Black Maternal Health Week 2024 by Rebecca Jackson with The University of Texas at Arlington ?? Be part of this reflective and forward-thinking conversation—register today! https://lnkd.in/gtdZ3D8h #TEN2025 #EvaluationwithValues #EvolvingTogether #RootedInChange #Evaluation #Eval #TEN #AEA

? Grateful for Our TEN 2025 Institute Sponsors!? A heartfelt thank you to Lone Star sponsors, Southern Methodist University's The Addy Foundation Center on Research and Evaluation, Houston Endowment, Steuck & Associates LLC (Kurt Steuck), United Way of Greater Houston, Working Partner LLC (Jessica Pugil) for sponsoring the TEN 2025 Institute! Your support helps bring evaluators together to reflect, innovate, and grow in our practice. We’re thrilled to have sponsors who believe in the power of evaluation to create change. Because of you, we’re building a stronger, more connected evaluation community. Let’s show our appreciation—drop a thank you in the comments for our amazing sponsors! ?? ?? Haven’t registered yet? Join us! https://lnkd.in/gtdZ3D8h #TEN2025 #EvaluationwithValues #EvolvingTogether #RootedInChange #Evaluation #Eval #TEN #AEA

?? Round 3: The Future of Evaluation What’s next for evaluation? Round 3 sessions explore emerging trends— from collaborative approaches, AI and innovative methodologies, and the evolving role of evaluators. These sessions will leave you inspired to rethink and reimagine your evaluation practice. 1. Evaluation of an Early Literacy Collaborative: Reflections and Future Directions by Celeste C. Fernandez, Ph.D., Dylan Farmer and Annie Wright with The Abby Foundation Center on Research & Evaluation at Southern Methodist University 2. Approaches to Enhance Implementation in a Multi-institutional Sustainable Agriculture Systems Project by Hema Lingireddy and Rama Radhakrishna Purdue University 3. Meet Me at Our Spot: Evaluating the Impact of a Mobile Public Health Services Initiative in Harris County, Texas by Albana Ochaeta , MPH with Harris County Public Health 4. Diverse approaches to designing and conducting needs assessments by Madeleine deBlois, Rebecca W. Marth Thomas, Nancy Ooki, and Christina Sanders from University of Arizona, University of Wyoming, Colorado State University, and University of Hawaii 5. AI tools and applied uses cases for evaluation by Eric Booth Far Harbor, LLC 6. Collaborative Logic Model Building: A Virtual Approach to Co-Creation by Brianna Tofel, MPH with Texas Health Institute 7. Collaborative Evaluation in Practice: Exploring Participatory Approaches Through Evaluation Phases by Jennifer McMurrer, PhD, David Osman and Tori Nickerson with Gibson Consulting Group 8. Social Work Practice Evaluation: Spirituality, Humanity, and Mental Health by Mohit Prodhan with Stephen F. Austin State University 9. Beyond the First Try: Redesigning Evaluation Tools Through Reflective Collaboration by Taylor Johnson and Martha Velez with Southern Methodist University CORE ?? Let’s build better systems together—register now! https://lnkd.in/gtdZ3D8h #TEN2025 #EvaluationwithValues #EvolvingTogether #RootedInChange #Evaluation #Eval #TEN #AEA

?? A Huge Thank You to Our TEN 2025 Institute Sponsor!?? The TEN 2025 Institute wouldn’t be possible without the support of incredible Rodeo Champion sponsors like The University of Texas at Dallas's School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences and Gibson Consulting Group! Their dedication to evaluation and learning helps make this gathering of evaluators a reality. By investing in spaces for dialogue and shared learning, they help strengthen the evaluation field and create opportunities for meaningful impact. We appreciate The University of Texas at Dallas's School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences and Gibson Consulting Group for being part of this journey—thank you for your support! ?? Join us on March 27, 2025! Register today. https://lnkd.in/gtdZ3D8h #TEN2025 #EvaluationwithValues #EvolvingTogether #RootedInChange #Evaluation #Eval #TEN #AEA

?? Round 2: Data That Makes a Difference Great evaluation isn’t just about numbers—it’s about meaning, action, and impact. Round 2 sessions focus on storytelling with data, participatory methods, and ethical considerations that ensure data is used for learning and transformation... 1. Bridging Educational Gaps: A Pilot Partnership between Community Programs and MSW Student Evaluators by Courtney Haworth, LMSW with Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty 2. From The Ground Up: Developing an Evaluation to Measure Success of a Program by Elias Delgado with United Way of Greater Houston 3. How Do Teachers Spend Their Time? A Study of Teacher Time use in a Texas School District from the team at Gibson Consulting Group (David Osman, Will Hardaway, Gleb Furman and AnnaCarolina Garza) 4. From Metrics to Impact: Developing a Regional Dashboard to Guide Food System Planning in Central Texas - a panel discussion featuring Laura Gougeon, PhD MS RDN CPH and Mia Noe Burger with Central Texas Food Bank, Valerie Zapien, M.Ed., QMHP-CS, CHEP with WILLIAMS COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT, and Jacquelyn May with Bastrop Nourish Coalition 5. Transform Together: The Power of Collaborative Reflection in Evaluation from the team at Elite Research, LLC featuring Mindy Chandler, Isabella Ginsberg, Chelsea Leonard, Rene Paulson 6. Integrating Ethical AI into Evaluation Practice by Arthur Hernandez and Paula C. with University of the Incarnate Word ***TEN fun fact - Art is a founding member of Texas Evaluation Network! 7. An Evaluation of Caregivers of Parents with Dementia by Chamara Harris. LCSW-S, LPC-S, CCMC with Texas Southern University 8. Things are getting complex! Embedding equity in Clinical and Translational Science Award Alliance evaluation and quality improvement processes by Kelly Grace, PhD with The University of Texas Medical Branch and Kevin Wooten ?? Be part of this movement—register today!https://lnkd.in/gtdZ3D8h #TEN2025 #EvaluationwithValues #EvolvingTogether #RootedInChange #Evaluation #Eval #TEN #AEA

?? Thank You to Our TEN 2025 Institute Sponsor! ?? We are incredibly grateful to our Bluebonnet Partner, Jessica S. Whittington with LC Resources, for their generous support of the TEN 2025 Institute! Their commitment to advancing evaluation helps us create spaces for learning, reflection, and innovation. ?? Register today and be part of the conversation! https://lnkd.in/gtdZ3D8h #TEN2025 #EvaluationwithValues #EvolvingTogether #RootedInChange #Evaluation #Eval #TEN #AEA

?? LUNCH: Centering Community & Equity How can evaluation uplift communities and drive equity-centered change? Over lunch, we’ll explore sessions that challenge traditional evaluation norms, amplify diverse voices, and examine how evaluators can foster more just and inclusive systems. 1. Data Storytelling and Advanced Analytics in STEM Program Evaluation: Innovations for Equity and Impact by Zhina Shen, Dr. Angelicque T. with @Innovative Learning Center and Sydney Okland with The University of Texas at Austin 2. Beyond Theory: A Case Study in Collaborative Logic Modeling for Program Evolution and Evaluation by Carly Sessions with January Advisors 3. Dabbling in the Data by @Anna-Francesca Magat and @Vivian Dai with Public Profit 4. 12 Steps for Cleaning your Evaluation Data Using R and SPSS by Jennifer Ann Morrow and Louis Rocconi with University of Tennessee 5. Teaching AI to Do the Tedious Stuff (So You Focus on the Fun Stuff) by Robiel Abraha and Juan Huerta Hernández with Houston Endowment 6. Examining the Effect of Externally Provided Coaching Programs on Principal Efficacy and Burnout by Kristen Mosley with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board 7. Buzzwords defined by the hive itself: What do the ‘evaluator-bees’ across the globe believe about the term ‘emerging evaluator’? by @Marshall Young, Richard D. Amoako and Jacob Working with University of Tennessee, Knoxville ?? Join us and contribute to the dialogue! https://lnkd.in/gtdZ3D8h #TEN2025 #EvaluationwithValues #EvolvingTogether #RootedInChange #Evaluation #Eval #TEN #AEA