Transforming Evaluation in the Early Childhood Field

Community-driven. Culturally Responsive. Equitable Participation.
Action Oriented.

What is the Evaluation Capacity Network?

We are a network of community partners, practitioners, researchers, and funders who serve the early childhood community through community-driven, culturally responsive, action oriented and equity-based evaluation capacity building opportunities, activities, and resources.

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Projects

Explore our ongoing co-created research and evaluation projects

Projects

Repository

Access a public database of curated evaluation resources to support evaluation learning and implementation across contexts.

Repository

ECNA Tool

Assess your individual and/or organizational evaluation capacity using this 28-item tool! 

ECNA Tool

News & Upcoming

July 8, 2025

Certificate Program in Community-Based Reserach

Offered by the Centre for Community Based Research, the Certificate Program in Community-Based Research is a leading resource for learning how to use research to collaboratively drive change and build more responsive, supportive, and equitable communities. The Certificate Program offers a range of practical skill-building mini-courses. Register today!

Certificate Program in Community-Based Reserach
July 8, 2025

Webinar Series: Widening Our Worldview

You missed our five-part "Widening Our Worldview" Indigenous webinar series? Watch the recordings here.

Webinar Series: Widening Our Worldview
April 15, 2025

Student Spotlight: Abigail Gallimore

Congratulations to Abi for receiving the Green & Gold Leadership and Professional Development Grant, which will support her to volunteer and present at the American Evaluation Association conference this year.

Student Spotlight: Abigail Gallimore
April 15, 2025

Student Spotlight: Emma Monaghan

Congratulations to ECN student Emma who received the Carl and Dorothy Meilicke Graduate Leadership Award in Public Health. This award celebrates students who demonstrate excellence in leadership, community involvement, and collaboration.

Student Spotlight: Emma Monaghan