Immunization Program Evaluation
Suggested Timeline for Evaluation Activities 
2007 to August 2008

Please consult the “Guide to Immunization Program Evaluation for Grantees”1 for guidance related to the activities listed below.

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIES	- Increase knowledge and familiarity with program evaluation; review Tom Chapel’s webinars, Betty Apt’s presentation and evaluation resources on CDC and external websites
SAMPLE TIMELINE - Ongoing

ACTIVITIES	- As needed, consult with CDC evaluation workgroup for assistance with any evaluation-related activities; participate in CDC evaluation training activities and grantee group calls
SAMPLE TIMELINE - Ongoing

ACTIVITIES	- Each grantee should begin to assemble an evaluation team
SAMPLE TIMELINE - Nov 2007

ACTIVITIES	- Evaluation team should choose the program component they will evaluate (e.g. AFIX, VFC, immunization information system, perinatal hepatitis B, Adolescent immunization; see Chapter 1 of the “Guide”1)
SAMPLE TIMELINE - Nov-Dec 2007

ACTIVITIES	- Evaluation team should conduct other preliminary planning activities (see Chapter 1 of the “Guide”1):
a. Assess the team’s evaluation capacity
b. Draft a timeline for evaluation activities
c. Identify relevant stakeholders
d. Conduct a stakeholder assessment
SAMPLE TIMELINE - Nov 2007-Jan 2008

ACTIVITIES	- Evaluation team should engage relevant stakeholders to begin developing an evaluation plan
SAMPLE TIMELINE - Jan-Mar 2008

ACTIVITIES	- Evaluation team should collaborate with stakeholders to develop an evaluation plan (see Chapter 2 of the “Guide”1 and consult the “Program Evaluation Plan Template”1 for what items should be included in the plan)
SAMPLE TIMELINE - Apr-July 2008

ACTIVITIES - Submit evaluation plan with the 2009 grant application
SAMPLE TIMELINE- Aug 2008

1Available at the Immunization Program Evaluation Website http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/progeval/

This document can be found on the CDC website at:
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/progeval/downloads/ipe_eval_timeline_11-2007.rtf