Evaluation report writing can be an intimidating task, especially when it comes to Final Evaluation Reports (FERs). Our website has many resources that can help with FER writing and hopefully ease some of that anxiety. However, after hearing from evaluators in the field, we wanted to answer some of the questions about how FERs are scored. So grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and read on as we share the process with you.

As we head toward the end of the calendar year, we’re approaching the end of the reporting period for local lead agencies. If you haven’t already, it’s time to start writing your Final Evaluation Reports (FERs) and Brief Evaluation Reports (BERs)!

It’s also the time of year when TCEC starts receiving more questions about FERs and BERs, including a big one: What’s the difference?

Report writing can be a frustrating endeavor, especially if you have to do it alone. 

To help projects master the Final Evaluation Report (FER), TCEC hosted the first-ever FER Clinic in late April and May 2021. A small and brave cohort of evaluators and project staff convened over Zoom to discuss, collaborate, and improve on their FERs. Eight Local Lead Agencies participated, with attendees ranging from novice to very experienced, representing small and large counties alike.

The Tobacco Control Evaluation Center will be hosting the first-ever Final Evaluation Report (FER) Clinic. The clinic will happen via Zoom, during 5 sessions from 10:00 to 12:00 on April 19, 21, 26, 28, and May 3rd.

The TCEC FER Clinic is a chance for projects currently writing final evaluation reports (FERs) to receive hands-on practice and feedback on their current report due in 2021. The goal of the TCEC FER Clinic is to fine-tune your project’s FER writing process by working closely with TCEC and peers from the field.