Equitable Evaluation
Equity in evaluation is a combination of interrelated elements intentionally designed to create, support, and sustain equitable outcomes for all members of the target population.
Equitable evaluation requires a shift in our approach, assumptions, expectations, communication, habits, timelines, and paradigms, to develop program evaluations that support all children and families.
This work is critical to continuous learning but can often be intimidating. These resources break down how to shift to a more equitable approach.
Reflections on Applying Principles of Equitable Evaluation
This brief explores the following questions:
- What is equitable evaluation, and how can it be applied?
- What lessons can inform how to implement equitable evaluation principles in the future?
The purpose of this brief is twofold:
- For researchers to consider ways in which the design of future studies can best align with funders’ growing interest in promoting equity
- To build the capacity of both funders and researchers to reflect on how equitable evaluation principles can be applied and what might be the implications of an equity-focused approach to research and evaluation.
Stern, A., Guckenburg, S., Persson, H., & Petrosino, A. (2019). Reflections on applying principles of equitable evaluation. San Francisco, CA: WestEd. Available from http://jprc.wested.org
Equity Action Agenda
This question guide supports equitable evaluation by ensuring key people are in every step of an evaluation plan. It is based on the assumption that funders desire the reporting on inclusive practices as part of a grant proposal.
It was created as part of the Nebraska Evaluation Network Team.
Equity Action Agenda (docx)
DownloadEquitable Evaluation Documents
These documents were created for this site to provide a foundation for learning the basics of evaluation. They are intended for people in all roles of the early childhood and education system, including families and funders.
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