The vision introduces the evidence-based decision making approach and its value to state government.
Evidence-Based Decision Making
Evidence-Based Decision Making Evidence Portfolio Tool
Fill out this tool once for each program/practice. Revise the tool at least annually, building on the work you had the year before.
Evidence-Based Decision Making Evidence Portfolio Guidance
This document accompanies the evidence portfolio tool and provides guidance in completing portfolios for each program/practice.
Evidence-Based Decision Making Program/Practice Inventory
The inventory identifies all programs/practices of the agency. It is created once and updated annually. An evidence portfolio is completed for each program/practice.
Evidence-Based Decision Making Evidence Portfolios for State Agencies, 2-Pager
This two-pager introduces the evidence portfolio process, including its background, value, and structure.
Legislative Hearing Cue Card
This cue card provides legislators with a menu of questions they can ask presenters during legislative hearings about a proposed policy or practice. Hearings are a key opportunity to promote Colorado’s approach to evidence-based decision making (EBDM) in state government.
SMART Act Hearing Cue Card
This cue card provides legislators with a set of questions they can ask presenters during SMART Act Hearings. SMART Act Hearings are a key opportunity to promote Colorado’s approach to evidence-based decision making (EBDM) in state government. The questions suggested follow the flow of presentations by state agencies.
Evidence-Based Decision Making Glossary
This glossary provides definitions that are used in evidence-based decision making (EBDM). Having shared definitions among governmental and non-governmental stakeholders across the state is a key step forward in helping to operationalize Colorado’s statewide vision of EBDM. These definitions are intended for use by all stakeholders in policy development, policy implementation, budget development, strategic planning, […]
Evidence-Based Decision Making Strategy Report
Promoting Evidence-Based Decision Making in Colorado State Government: From Vision to Implementation, 2-Pager
This two-pager strategy identifies the four goals of evidence-based decision making that guide initial implementation and ensure alignment across key players.