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.
2023
What is Rigor and Why is it Important?
The term “rigor” is widely used in research and evaluation; however, the term is rarely and inconsistently defined. Moreover, the term “rigor” can be polarizing or misunderstood. Some may see rigor as a “gold standard,” whereas others may view rigor as a construct that limits creativity. Rigor is one of the Colorado Evaluation and Action […]
Fostering Opportunities Fact Sheet
Two page overview of the program, evaluation results, and recommendations for scaling the program in Colorado.
Fostering Opportunities Video
This short video shares youth and caregiver experiences in Fostering Opportunities. Program specialists, child welfare leaders, and researchers explain the program and how it works.
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.