Resource: Process Evaluations
Process evaluations are used to generate information, findings, and recommendations that can help to improve a project or program. This resource provides concise information about when to use a process…
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Resource: Outcomes Evaluation Toolkit
This resources provides a brief guide to outcomes evaluation and includes information on the following: Identifying Outcomes, Logic Model, Outcomes Measures, Operationalizing Goals, Conducting Outcomes Evaluation and more! Section 2…
DetailsResource: Glossary of Evaluation Related Terms: BUDDIES Project
This resource includes evaluation related terms presented during the FFY 2022 and 2023 BUDDIES webinars. The term is presented and an example is included for each. BUDDIES Project Glossary of…
DetailsResource: Formative Evaluation Toolkit
This toolkit introduces formative evaluation, a method for evaluating programs during early implementation to inform program improvement and assess readiness for rigorous summative evaluation. Information on preconditions and how to…
DetailsRecruiting, Preparing, and Engaging Council Members
Attendees will explore inclusive outreach and recruitment strategies, ways to prepare people to effectively serve on the Council, and strategies to engage members in Council work. Recruiting, Preparing, and Engaging…
DetailsPublic Policy and Advocacy Activities: Info to Assist
This resource provides information about: Basic information about advocacy and lobbying with examples. A march, rally, or something similar. Providing technical assistance or advice to legislators. Writing legislation, Using federal…
DetailsProgram Income TA Brief
Program Income and Councils on Developmental Disabilities Program Income (45 CFR §75.307) What is program income? Gross income earned by the non-Federal entity (Council or sub-recipient) that is directly generated…
DetailsPPR Template Word version
OVERVIEW: This template incorporates new information being requested as part of the Program Performance Report (PPR) comprehensive reporting. Click to download the PPR template.
DetailsPeer-2-Peer: What we know so Far about Policy Change
This document describes one way to organize the planning and assessment of results of a policy change effort. It is informed by the excellent resources produced by leading-edge institutions (Center…
DetailsPeer-2-Peer: Self-Advocacy Efforts
Peer-2-Peer Resource to help Councils meet the annual self-advocacy requirements. Information about the requirements, ideas for activities that could be used to meet the requirements and “Activity Snapshots” from Council…
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