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Program Evaluation

Program Evaluation Webinar – Presentation on why and how to plan an evaluation for your organization or program. This webinar was presented to BLN Community Grant recipients and may also be helpful to others when planning programs.

• PowerPoint Presentation slides
• Get SMART: Improve Extension Objectives– Explains how to frame evaluation questions and which characteristics to include in the evaluation
• Evaluation Worksheet– Can be used by organizations as a step by step guide to develop their own SMART goals and objectives
• Kellogg Foundation Evaluation Handbook– This handbook provides greater detail on planning an evaluation.

Training Materials

Total Worker Health
Presentation on addressing current workforce needs and why Total Worker Health is important for employers as well as employees.

Diabetes Training Resources
The Midwestern Public Health Training Center offers a variety of online diabetes related resources including a series of training webinars on diabetes prevention and management, and online courses on topics such as the role that employers can take to help employees who are experiencing both diabetes and depression.

Healthiest State Initiative – TEAM Training
The TEAM (Teaching Employees Accountability Matters) training program is for employees and first-time supervisors. It features eight modules for each audience with the goal of establishing open communication and respect between the employer and employee by providing them with foundational expectations.