Issue 01 / EvalCRE
EvalCRE
A private, by-request virtual learning community
Opens November 1, 2026
What it teaches
How to conduct culturally responsive program evaluation
EvalCRE teaches culturally responsive program evaluation (CRE) using the ACESAS-2 framework. It offers space to apply, reflect, ask questions and learn alongside others.
Learn together. Share resources. Build confidence.
Image from the EvalCRE Community site.
Four ways to learn and connect
The ACESAS-2 framework
Step-by-step interactive resources, including videos, explanations, and links to additional tools and information.
Live events
Sessions featuring thoughtful voices exploring culturally responsive evaluation.
The Co-Lab
A collaborative hub where members connect, co-create and build together.
Ask the Community
Bring your questions, challenges and ideas to the community, and tap into its collective knowledge and experience.
What it is, and what it is not
It is
- Designed for individuals interested in culturally responsive evaluation methods.
- Grounded in identity-based and context-based evaluation approaches.
- Designed for real-world program conditions, including non-traditional settings and grassroots environments.
It is not
- An external evaluation firm.
- A provider of compliance, audit or funder-mandated evaluations.
- An evaluator of record for grants or contracts.
- A replacement for hiring professional evaluator services.
- A public discussion forum. Participation is intentional and by request.
Our community steward
Dr. Pamela Frazier-Anderson
Founder and lead steward of the EvalCRE Community, a virtual learning space for individuals who are responsible for understanding, documenting and strengthening their programs. She co-founded it with the late Dr. Stafford L. Hood, and continues to honor his legacy through its mission and practice.
In memoriam
Remembering Dr. Stafford L. Hood
Dr. Stafford L. Hood was a scholar, educator and mentor who helped advance culturally responsive evaluation and assessment. In 2011 he founded the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Center for Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment (CREA). His work challenged racial and cultural bias and advocated for evaluation that recognizes communities' experiences and perspectives. He passed away in January 2023.
Source: Tom Hanlon, "Researcher and Servant-Leader Leaves Legacy in Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment," University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, College of Education, July 3, 2023, as summarized on evalcre.community.
Contact
Write to Pamela
Community groups, partners and press are welcome. Send a note through the form, or write straight to her inbox.
Or copy the address: p.anderson@frazier-anderson.com