Resources

This resource outlines how to develop a strategic evaluation plan that coordinates multiple evaluation activities over time, aligning them with program goals, resources, and stakeholder needs. In public health evaluation, it supports more intentional, efficient decision-making by prioritizing efforts and promoting the use of findings to improve programs and outcomes.

This resource highlights key types of public health evaluation questions, including process and outcome measures that assess both implementation and effectiveness. It supports evaluators in developing focused questions that capture program performance, identify barriers, and understand short- and long-term impacts.

This handout outlines key considerations in public health evaluation, including design, data collection, analysis, and use of findings. It emphasizes aligning evaluation activities with available resources, timelines, and intended users to ensure results are feasible, coordinated, and actionable.

Prioritization criteria in public health evaluation help rank strategies based on impact, feasibility, alignment, and evidence. Using clear criteria supports transparent, data-informed decisions that focus efforts where they can achieve the greatest outcomes.