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3 Vision Together, we all make a difference in the settlement and integration of newcomers We can measure and assess the impact of our actions Acting upon this information permits on-going improvement of servicesTRANSCRIPT
An Integrated Approach to Performance Measurement for the CIC Settlement Program
Presented to the Atlantic Region Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies (ARAISA) ConferenceSeptember 22, 2010
30/07/2010 4:11 PM
Objectives of the Presentation
The objective of the presentation is:
1. To provide an overview of an integrated performance measurement framework for the CIC Settlement Program.
2. To report on the work of the Performance Measurement Advisory Group (PMAG)
3. To gather your comments and suggestions about the use of various data collection methods for immediate outcomes
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VisionTogether, we all make a difference in the settlement and integration of newcomers
We can measure and assess the impact of our actions
Acting upon this information permits on-going improvement of services
MonitoringPolicy/ProgramDevelopment
PerformanceMeasurement
Research& Evaluation
Reporting& Planning
• Program level• Outputs• Outcomes• Client feedback• Public opinion polls
on performance
The Program-Policy Continuum
• Departmental planning & performance reports
• Strategic Review• Best Practices
• Objectives• Planned results• Improvements• Design & delivery• Implementation
• Activities• Financials• Operations• Systems
• Broader context• Impact, efficiency,
effectiveness & alternatives
• Periodic evaluations
Evidence Based Decision-Making
Performance Measurement has a unique but complementary role in program-policy development
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What is Performance Measurement?
• It is the systematic gathering of evidence about the outputs (products and services) and outcomes (results) of a program or policy
• It is a cyclical process of measurement, collection, analysis and reporting of information to assess the achievements of a program or policy and facilitate informed decision-making
It answers the key questions:• What do we want to accomplish over the life of the program?• How will we know how well the program is doing?• What evidence is there to support the needs to be addressed by the program?• What needs to be undertaken to improve the program?
What is the performance story?
What needs to be done to improve
policy and programming?
How will we measure success?
How will we collect information?
What are the data and information
telling us?
How will we communicate it?
What are the indicators? What are the objectives
and planned results?
When will we collect
information?
Performance Measurement On-going collection of information on program performance (outputs & outcomes) to guide decision-making and enable reporting on program results
Settlement program• Logic Model with expected Outcomes• Terms and conditions• Funding
Settlement Services Based on priorities for services and programming and directives to manage contribution agreements (left side of the logic model)
Outputs
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Ultimate Outcomes
MonitoringFinancial & operational activities exercised by settlement officers over contribution agreements and SPOs.
Accountability, Risk and Audit Framework (ARAF)
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AuditTo determine whether the Department’s strategy and practices related to
risk management, control, and governance processes are adequate.
EvaluationSystematic collection and analysis of the performance of a program to make judgements about relevance, progress or success and cost-effectiveness to
inform future programming decisions about design and implementation.
A visual representation of the interaction between elements of the June 2008 ARAF that relate to performance measurement of the CIC Settlement Program.
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OutputsOutputs are direct products or services under a policy, program or initiative, delivered to a target group or population, which serve to achieve outcomes.
Responsibility for gathering data:• Service provider organisations (SPOs) are responsible for providing program outputs to
CIC
Data is captured through these sources:• iCAMS (Immigration-Contribution Accountability Measurement System): collects mostly
quantitative data about settlement services provided• ARS (Automated Reservation System): collects data from Ontario service providers about
language services, which is uploaded to iCAMS• ELT Data Collection Tool: collects data about ELT program• Annual Reports from BC, Manitoba & Quebec
Other methodology that could be used:• SPO-initiated client feedback & other data collection strategies• Website hits & publications produced and distributed
Immediate Outcomes represent the immediate results achieved, are often observable during or directly following the completion of an activity, and are directly attributable to outputs.
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Immediate Outcomes
Responsibility for gathering the data:• Responsibility falls mostly with SPOs, as immediate outcomes relate to projects
Data is captured through these sources:• Narrative Reporting: to report on project outcomes for monitoring and performance
measurement that were indicated in Schedule 1 of Contribution Agreements: used to specify project results and identify links to program results
• ELT Client Survey: assess the results of ELT programming• Annual Reports from BC, Manitoba & Quebec
Other methods that could be used:• SPO-initiated client feedback & other data collection strategies
• Client feedback forms (distributed at time of service delivery)• CIC-initiated client feedback survey(s)
• General client survey (telephone, online)• Exit Survey• Exit Testing (of knowledge and skills)
Intermediate Outcomes are expected to logically occur once one or more immediate outcomes have been achieved. Their impacts extend beyond program participants.
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Intermediate Outcomes
Responsibility for gathering the data:• CIC is responsible for collecting data and measuring intermediate outcomes
Data is captured through these sources:• ELT Client Survey
Other methods that could be used:• Client Surveys: gather information from clients about intermediate outcomes as a result
of receiving services• POR (Public Opinion Research): broad-based survey of clients and general public• Follow-up surveys• Focus Testing
Ultimate Outcomes are the highest-level outcomes that can reasonably be attributed to a policy, program or initiative in a casual manner, and is the consequence of achieving one or more intermediate outcomes.
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Ultimate Outcomes
Responsibility for gathering the data:• CIC is responsible for gathering data from existing sources
Data is captured through these sources:• Existing data sources: Statistics Canada data, Longitudinal Studies, Surveys, etc.
Purpose:• To measure long-term outcomes of newcomers to Canada
Challenges:• Difficult to attribute ultimate outcomes to the Settlement Program.• Ultimate outcomes should be used as a benchmark
• The PMAG was formed in February 2010 at the SIJPPC (Settlement and Integration Joint Policy and Program Council) meeting
• Mandate: To provide CIC with advice on the development of its performance measurement strategy
• Membership includes: Service provider representatives from across Canada and CIC staff (Region and NHQ)
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Show the impact of our
actions on clients’
settlement and
integration
Performance Measurement Advisory Group (PMAG)
Note:This group may also be called upon to advise on the development and implementation of data capturing methodology
Deliverables and timelines:
• Recommendation of indicators to assess outcomes – June 2010
• Recommendation of outputs – September 2010
• Improve management practices and service delivery and refine methods to
gather outputs and immediate results (Narrative Reports, Client Feedback)
You are Part of the Success...We Need Your Input to Help Move the Work Forward
• Do you have samples of data collection tools/mechanisms you currently use that would show results of Settlement programming?
• What current types of reporting are useful? Not useful?
• What type of information do you want to share about your projects/services?
• How can we improve on gathering data about outputs and immediate outcomes?
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Discussion
Next Steps
• Continue the work with the PMAG, taking into consideration your comments
• Consult with methodologists to confirm proposed approach to gathering data for – Outputs – Outcomes
• Finalize and implement performance measurement strategy
• Collect data and analyse and report on outputs and outcomes
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UltimateOutcomes
Key OutcomesA - OrientationB - Language/SkillsC - Labour Market AccessD - Community ConnectionE - Development and Capacity Building
Settlement Program Logic Model – June 2008
Immediate Outcomes
Program Components
CIC Strategic Outcome 3
Outputs
Intermediate Outcomes
Policy Development, Program Design and Management
Policy and Program Development
Settlement Services
Program Implementation and Management
Needs Assessment and Referrals Support Services
Information & Awareness
Services
Employment-related Services
• Initial and on-going needs assessments (including language assessments)
• Referrals to CIC-funded and community settlement services
Enabling services:– Childminding– Transportation
assistance– Provisions for
disabilities
Other support services:
– POE reception services
– Translation– Interpretation– Settlement/ crisis
counselling
• Information products
• Orientation sessions
• Promotion and outreach
• Labour market bridging
• Job search skills training
• Labour market information
• Workplace orientation
23. Successful integration of newcomers into society and the promotion of Canadian Citizenship
1. Policies and programming align with departmental and government priorities
2. Program models are evidenced-based, informed by stakeholder input and address the barriers & needs of both newcomers and communities
3. Standards, tools, resources and program coordination support the effective delivery of services)
4. Services are efficiently delivered 5. Provision of settlement services across Canada that
achieve comparable outcomes
6. Clients, service providers and CIC are aware of newcomer settlement needs
7. Referrals and personalized settlement plans are based on assessed settlement needs
19. Newcomers find employment commensurate with their skills and experience
20. Newcomers enjoy their rights and act on their responsibilities in Canadian society
21. Canadians provide a welcoming community to facilitate the full participation of newcomers into Canadian society
22. Newcomers contribute to the economic, social and cultural development needs of Canada (in PAA)
8. Target population is aware of CIC settlement services9. Timely, useful and appropriate CIC settlement services are available in the Official Language of choice
(in accordance with the Official Languages Act and Policy) 10. Clients obtain the CIC settlement services they need to deal with settlement issues as they emerge
Language Learning &
Skills Development
• Language training
• Other skills/ life-skills training
11. Clients have timely, useful and accurate information needed to make informed settlement decisions
12. Clients understand life in Canada including laws, rights, responsibilities and how to access community resources
13. Clients have the official language skills needed to function in Canadian society
14. Clients have the skills/life-skills needed to function in Canadian society
15. Clients have knowledge of the Canadian work environment and are connected to local labour markets
16. Clients have the skills to find and apply for employment
17. Clients are connected to the broader community and social networks
18. Program participants are aware of newcomers’ needs and contributions and are engaged in newcomer settlement
• Strategic plans• Policy, priorities,
standards and outcomes
• Performance measurement strategy and national reports
• Horizontal coordination
• PT consultations• Research analysis/
and reports• Funding allocation
• Operational plans• Program delivery materials and
tools• Functional guidance & training • Data collection and
regional/local/SPO reports• Regional, local and SPO
coordination• Service delivery capacity
building• Best practices and info sharing• Contribution agreements
Community Connections
• Individual and community-level bridging, e.g.:
– Host/ mentor matches– Volunteers engaged trained
and supported
• Cultural awareness, anti-racism, and welcoming communities services
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A B C D
Expected Results
A - Orientation
B - Language/Skills
C - Labour Market Access
D – Welcoming Communities
E - Program and Policy Development