CREE Learning Series

Culturally responsive and equitable evaluation (CREE) is not just one method of evaluation, it is an approach that should be infused into all evaluation methodologies. CREE advances equity by informing strategy, program improvement, decision-making, policy formation, and change.

– Expanding the Bench, 2019

why, what, how

Expanding the Bench® (ETB) works to support diverse evaluators and Funders of Evaluation to ensure that power is distributed equitably to lead change toward justice. In doing so we reach many audiences, and it’s vital that we create a shared understanding around CREE. That’s why, with help from content experts, we have developed the CREE Learning Series. This three-part video teaching tool is broken down into four short videos, per part, that showcase learnings and offer new ideas and fresh perspectives on approaching CREE-focused work. Participants are invited to join live virtual discussions—that will be recorded—to further broaden their knowledge around each part of the Series.

Participation in the CREE Learning Series, including access to pre-recorded videos and live discussions, is free for Advancing Culturally-responsive and Equitable (ACE) Evaluation Network Members, community members of the Leaders in Equitable Evaluation and Diversity (LEEAD) Program (Scholars/Alumni and Cohort 3 Mentors), and direct funders of ETB. There is a $200 fee per person, for all other participants.

Explore the CREE Learning Series! Here’s how it works:

This self-paced three-part learning series provides a hybrid approach to learners through a series of short informational videos, followed by live discussions with a diverse audience of evaluators, Funders of Evaluation, Evaluation Partners and others interested and invested in CREE.

1. watch the videos

We will offer the series in three-parts, with each part containing four (4) videos (about 10 minutes in length, each). Topics include:

1.1 – Introducing Learners to CREE
By Rachele Espiritu, PhD and Elizabeth Waetzig, JD – Change Matrix

1.2 – Exploring How Culture Influences Evaluation
By Tamara Cadet, PhD, LICSW, MPH – Simmons University

1.3 – Addressing Why Equity in Evaluation Matters
By Tamara Cadet, PhD, LICSW, MPH – Simmons University

1.4 – Defining CREE Frameworks and Principles in All Phases of Evaluation
By Sharonlyn Harrison, PhD – Public Research and Evaluation Services

2.1 – Bringing to Light Differences Between a CREE Evaluation and a Non-CREE Evaluation
By Donna M. Mertens, PhD – Gallaudet University

2.2 – Exploring the Different Methodologies Used in CREE Practice
By Donna M. Mertens, PhD – Gallaudet University

2.3 – Developing a Shared Approach to the Practice of CREE
By Michael P. Arnold, PhD – Informing Change

2.4 – Addressing Challenges and Opportunities Involved in Applying CREE
By Michael P. Arnold, PhD – Informing Change

3.1 – CREE: Improving Evaluation and Data Quality
By Arthur Hernandez – University of the Incarnate Word

3.2 – CREE Within Evaluation Organizations
By Carlos Romero – Apex Evaluation

3.3 – CREE Within Funder Organizations
By Jackie Williams Kaye – Wellspring Philanthropic Fund

3.4 – Building External CREE Support
By Jackie Williams Kaye – Wellspring Philanthropic Fund

2. submit a short question or reflection

After you finish viewing, you have the option to submit reflections. Your reflection will help shape our live discussion.

3. join us for a live discussion

We will host a live facilitated discussion where you may ask questions, share experiences and gain a better understanding of CREE, among other practitioners, funders, and consumers of evaluation.

registered for the series?

After successful registration, participants received a password to access all CREE Learning Series content.

The CREE Learning Series is filled and registration is no longer open.

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Have questions? Email us at team@expandingthebench.org

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