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Just wanted to let you know about a workshop on empowerment evaluation and youth decision making at the Kirk Alumni Center in Middlebury. The information is pasted below and is attached (you will need Adobe to read it). The workshop is FREE and if you are interested or have questions you can contact Sara Smoller at VCHIP (802) 847-5342 or email her ([log in to unmask]). The Vermont Research Partnership, The Alliance for Civic Engagement, and The Vermont Association of Regional Partnerships present "Empowerment Research : Youth Decision Making" A training session based on the work of David Fetterman, designed to reduce substance abuse and violence in our communities. **New Date and Time** Friday March 19, 2004 Kirk Alumni Center Middlebury College 9:00am - 1:30pm **Agenda** 9:00--9:30 Food and Introductions 9:30--10:00 Overview of Work in Vermont 10:00--10:30 Overview of Empowerment Evaluation 10:30--11:00 Where are we going? 11:00--11:30 Where are we now? 11:30 12:00 Strategies for getting there Lunch 12:45- 1:30 Communication Strategies and Project Monitoring What is Empowerment Evaluation? Empowerment evaluation is the use of evaluation concepts, techniques, and findings to foster self determination and program improvement. Using both qualitative and quantitative methods, empowerment evaluation is designed to help people help themselves and improve their programs using a form of self evaluation and reflection. Using a three step process, program participants conduct their own evaluations with an outside evaluator serving as a coach. The aim is to internalize and institutionalize evaluation as part of the planning and management of a program. Who is David Fetterman? David Fetterman is the current Director of Evaluation, Career Development, and Alumni Relations at Stanford University. He is the past president of the American Evaluation Association. He has conducted extensive multi-site evaluation research on the local, state, and national level. David has recently spent his time developing empowerment evaluation and has used this approach throughout the United States, South Africa, England, and Finland. He is a recipient of the Lazarsfeld Award for Evaluation Theory and the Mydral Award for Evaluation Practice the American Evaluation Association's highest honors. In addition to his work with empowerment evaluation David has worked on the state, national, and international level conducting traditional and consultative forms of evaluation. His work in the field of gifted and talented education is also widely recognized. He also used educational technology extensively ranging from virtual classrooms to producing digital videos of his projects. David has served as a consultant for a variety of federal entities including The U.S. Department of Education and the Centers for Disease Control, as well as foundations such as the Kellogg Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Marin Community Foundation, and Hewlett Foundation. Additionally, he is the author of 10 books, including Foundations of Empowerment Evaluation and Empowerment Evaluation: Knowledge and Tools for Self-assessment and Accountability. His methodology books such as Ethnography: Step by Step (2nd edition) are adopted in courses throughout the world. In addition, he is a contributor to many social science and education encyclopedias. The following organizations are Sponsoring this activity: The Vermont Research Partnership was created by the Legislature to conduct policy research for the State. The University of Vermont, the Agency of Human Services, the Department of Education and the Vermont Association of Regional Partnerships are the key Partners. The Vermont Association of Regional Partnerships serve all 12 regions of the state. Your local hosts are PACT (People of Addison County Together) and the Alliance for Civic Engagement at Middlebury College. The following are Examples of Youth Decision Making in Vermont Youth Grant Making Councils Youth on School Boards Youth Leadership Training Youth as Mentors Schools on the Move Activities Our Voices Exposed Youth Services & Teen Centers