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.
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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.
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.
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 Portfolio Guidance
This document accompanies the evidence portfolio tool and provides guidance in completing portfolios for each program/practice.
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 Systems Map
Results and recommendations for all evidence portfolios in the inventory are synthesized in the systems map. Agency leadership apply a systems lens during decision making to achieve a balanced view and identity trade-offs between and dependencies among programs/practices.
Vision for Evidence-Based Decision Making, 2-Pager
The vision introduces the evidence-based decision making approach and its value to state government.
Promoting Evidence-Based Decision Making in Colorado State Government: From Vision to Implementation, Report
This report outlines the four strategic goals evidence-based decision making with activities prioritized for implementation years one through three.
Vision for Evidence-Based Decision Making, Memo
This memo provides the vision for Colorado’s Evidence-Based Decision Making approach and aligns roles and responsibilities.