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Developing & Evaluating an Outcomes-Focused SPIL, Part 1: Goals & Objectives

Presented by: Mike Hendricks, Ph.D. on April 21, 2010

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About the Training

As you write your SPIL, do you need additional information or clarification about how to write goals, objectives, measures, and an evaluation plan? This one and one-half hour webinar gives you an opportunity to learn from Mike Hendricks and to possibly answer any questions you may have.

If you participated in SILC Congress training this year or if you have watched the video recordings of that training, then you know how thoroughly Mike addresses writing an outcomes-focused SPIL. This supplemental webinar (one of two that are offered) is an opportunity to clarify any remaining concerns.

If you did not participate in Las Vegas, and have not yet viewed the video recordings, we urge you to do so. The two webinars supplement the video presentations, but do not replace them. Go to the recordings.

About the Presenter

Mike Hendricks received his Ph.D. in Methodology and Evaluation Research from Northwestern University, and ever since, he’s worked to help programs become as effective as possible.  In particular, Mike believes it’s very important that SILCs know exactly what we’re trying to achieve, have a way to measure how we’re doing, monitor our progress on a regular basis, and consistently use what we learn to improve our efforts.  He’s successfully used this approach with a wide variety of clients – governments at all levels (city, county, state, national), foundations, national nonprofit associations, and local service delivery agencies.

Mike is also a well-known and respected member of the program evaluation community.  A board member of the American Evaluation Association, he serves on the editorial board of the American Journal of Evaluation, speaks and publishes regularly, and is often invited to train others. 

Transcript and Resources:

• How-to Guide for Developing an Outcomes-Focused SPIL on the ILRU ILNET Wiki
• PowerPoint presentation (PPT file)
• PowerPoint presentation (Accessible HTML file)
• Transcript of the Program (rtf format)

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Presented by SILC-NET, a program of the IL NET national training and technical assistance project for Centers for Independent Living (CIL-NET) and Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILC-NET). The IL NET is operated by ILRU, Independent Living Research Utilization, in partnership with the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) and the Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL).

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