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What We’ve Learned about Evaluating Effectively in a Virtual Environment
Before the pandemic, we conducted evaluation, facilitation, and other projects with a mix of in-person and virtual meetings.
Creating an Effective Community of Practice
For years, ACET has evaluated projects that have involved a Community of Practice (CoP). We’ve helped to form new Communities of Practice, and we’ve also worked on adding new life to CoPs that have become inactive.
We’re Celebrating 23 Years, and We’re Thankful
In 1998, Stella SiWan Zimmerman founded ACET, Inc., and began building a strong team. Today, ACET has seven employees and a group of consultants who provide high-quality, culturally tailored evaluation and consulting services.
Enhancing Program Fidelity in a Virtual Environment
Before the start of the pandemic, addressing program fidelity usually occurred in person. Since programs now happen mostly online, it’s critical to continue to enhance program fidelity in a virtual environment.
How Evaluation Can Create Sustainable Change
Sustainability happens when organizations strategize, plan for, and set systems in place. How? Consider these ideas:
Looking for Resources to Improve Care Coordination?
Check out the Minnesota Pediatric Care Coordination Community of Practice! Care coordinators of children and youth with special needs throughout the state of Minnesota can find many events, most of them for free.
Creating a Successful Small Business
Over the past two decades, I’ve learned a lot about organizational development, and I’m constantly learning. What makes an organization successful? What can we learn from past experiences and current input?
MDH Grant Opportunity for Family Medicine and Pediatric Clinics: Improve Birth Outcomes through QI
Applications due by 5 p.m. CST, Friday, February 26, 2021
Apply here.
Strategies for Working Productively from Home
With many people working from home for months due to the global pandemic, finding ways to work productively can be a challenge.
Community Members Who Have Experienced Crime: Your Opinion Matters
If you, a family member, or a close friend have experienced crime, we want to hear from you. ACET, Inc., is hosting 15 virtual focus groups between now and February to learn about your experiences.
Building Partnerships Virtually
In the past, most partnerships occurred through in-person meetings. Now with many individuals working remotely, this has changed how partnerships meet and make progress.
Invitation to Family Medicine and Pediatric Clinics: Apply to Improve Women’s Health
During well-child checks, access proven tools to screen, coach, and refer moms to services to ensure they have what they need to improve their health.
How Partnerships May Improve Your Program
At ACET, we evaluate many programs that involve partnerships as part of the funding requirements.
A Free Statewide Forum for Pediatric Care Coordinators
Care coordinators of children and youth with special needs throughout the state of Minnesota can now…
Meet Carlos Gallego
ACET, Inc., is excited to feature Carlos Gallego! For more than 20 years, we have had the opportunity to work with Carlos.
A New Website for Pediatric Care Coordinators
The Minnesota statewide Pediatric Care Coordination: Community of Practice provides a way for care coordinators of children and youth with special needs to network, collaborate, share, and learn from each other.
Meet Rachel Engh
ACET, Inc., is excited to introduce our newest Research Associate, Rachel Engh, who joined the team in March.
Conducting Focus Groups with Children and Youth
At ACET, we've conducted a number of focus groups with children and youth ranging in age from grades 2nd to 12th grade.
Humility as a Vehicle to Innovate
As evaluators, we work to ensure our evaluations address stakeholder needs.
Meet Amy Gustafson
ACET, Inc., is pleased to introduce Amy Gustafson, who joined ACET this March as an Administrative Assistant!