The Evaluators’ Institute

The TEI Summer 2024 program starts today! Limited spots remain, contact us at tei@cgu.edu for last minute registrations to make sure you don't miss out on valuable evaluation training! #TEI #Evaluation #CGU #Summer2024 #ProfessionalDevelopment

The Countdown Begins! 🕦 📣 The TEI Summer 2024 Program starts in one week! Don't miss out on top-tier training in evaluation taught by leaders in the field! Limited spots remain, register now: https://lnkd.in/g5BdySYz #TEI #CGU #Summer2024

📣 NEW COURSE ALERT! 📣 Excited to announce our upcoming course, TEI 336: Artificial Intelligence for Equity and Justice in Evaluation: Bridging Technology and Practice, led by the incredible Jennifer P. Villalobos, PhD! 🌟 Course Overview: Navigating the intersection of AI and evaluation practice presents unique challenges and opportunities, especially when focusing on equity and social justice. This course aims to demystify AI, demonstrating how emerging technological tools can enhance the assessment of programs aimed at social betterment. Our goal is to ensure evaluations are methodologically sound and ethically aligned with principles of equity and justice. 🛠 What You'll Learn: - Introduction to various AI methodologies and their applications in evaluation. Enhancing literature searches, evaluation design, data analyses, and reporting using AI. - Critical examination of AI in evaluation settings with a focus on culturally responsive and equity-focused approaches. - Discussion of social justice practice standards, data integrity, algorithmic bias, and AI-generated data interpretation. 📚 Recommended Materials: Most tools used in this course are free and will be shared during the course. Participants are encouraged to download Chat GPT-4 before the course starts. 🎯 Who Should Attend: This course is ideal for evaluators at all stages of their careers—whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned professional—who are interested in harnessing AI to foster social justice and equity in their evaluation work. Familiarity with basic evaluation principles and research methods, along with a willingness to engage with AI's technical aspects, will enhance your learning experience. 🗓 July 8th - July 10th via Zoom 💻 Register now: https://lnkd.in/g5BdySYz Don't miss out on this opportunity to bridge technology and practice for a more just and equitable world. Let's harness the power of AI together! #AI #Evaluation #SocialJustice #Equity #CGU #TEI #ProfessionalDevelopment #CulturallyResponsiveEvaluation #AIForEquity

🚀 Master the Art of Outcome and Impact Evaluation! 🚀 🌟 Course: TEI 318: Outcome and Impact Evaluation 🌟 Unlock the secrets to valid and reliable assessment of program outcomes and impacts. Join Dr. Melvin M. Mark in TEI 318 to explore multiple approaches and methods for evaluating social programs effectively. 🔍 Course Highlights: - Overview of alternative approaches to track and detect program outcomes - Monitoring approaches based on small-t theory of the program’s outcome chain - Strategies for complex situations where traditional theories fall short - Deep dive into experimental and quasi-experimental methods for impact evaluation - Key topics: outcome measurement, detecting meaningful program effects, interpreting effect magnitude - Conceptual focus on the logic and appropriateness of different evaluation approaches - Key statistical analysis methods for impact evaluation 🎯 Who Should Enroll? Mid-career evaluators with experience in program evaluation, research methods, and statistical analysis. 🌟 Why Enroll? - Enhance your ability to design robust outcome and impact evaluations - Learn from a leading expert in the field - Gain insights into both conceptual frameworks and practical methods 🗓 July 10th - July 12th via Zoom, 10AM - 5PM EST 🔗 Enroll now and take your evaluation expertise to the next level! https://lnkd.in/g5BdySYz #OutcomeEvaluation #ImpactEvaluation #ProgramEvaluation #ProfessionalDevelopment #TEI318 #CGU #TEI

🚀 Step into the Future with Machine Learning for Evaluations! 🚀 🌟 Course: TEI 332: Introduction to Machine Learning for Evaluators with Instructor: Peter York, PhD The future of evaluation is here! With the growing demand from policymakers and funders, it's time to harness the power of big data science and machine learning to revolutionize your evaluation processes. 🔍 Course Highlights: - Fundamentals of big data science and machine learning integration - Introduction to Bayesian theory, predictive and prescriptive analytics, causal modeling, and addressing biases - Hands-on experience building evaluation models using primary and secondary datasets - Training machine learning algorithms for structured and unstructured data modeling - Exploring natural language processing (NLP) for advanced qualitative analyses - Utilizing KNIME, a no-cost, no-code visual-based analytics platform 📈 Why Enroll? - Cut Costs and Time: Apply machine learning to produce actionable evidence quickly and efficiently. - Stay Ahead: Learn how government agencies like NSF and DHHS are leveraging these tools. - Expand Your Skills: No need for R or Python – dive into machine learning with an intuitive, visual-based platform. 🎯 Who Should Enroll? Mid to late-career evaluators with experience in quantitative and mixed methods evaluations and professionals familiar with analytic software like SPSS, SAS, and Stata 🗓 July 8th - July 10th via Zoom, 10AM - 5PM EST 🔗 Enroll now: https://lnkd.in/g5BdySYz Don't miss this chance to learn from an expert and elevate your skills!  #MachineLearning #BigData #Evaluation #ProfessionalDevelopment #TEI #CGU

🚀 Exciting Course Alert! 🚀 Unlock the power of Utilization-Focused Evaluation with renowned expert Michael Patton, PhD, in TEI 325! Are you ready to transform how evaluations are conducted and applied in the real world? Join us to learn how to design and facilitate evaluations that are judged by their utility and actual use. This course is perfect for both new and experienced evaluators aiming to maximize the impact of their work. 🔍 What you'll learn: - Key factors in conducting useful evaluations - Overcoming common barriers to evaluation use - Crafting evaluation designs tailored to real-world applications - Integrating evaluation into program processes for increased use 👥 Who should attend: Evaluators working closely with primary intended users of their evaluations 🗓 July 26th, 2024 via Zoom 👉 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/g5BdySYz Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and ensure your evaluations make a real difference! 🌟 #Evaluation #ProfessionalDevelopment #UtilizationFocusedEvaluation #MichaelQuinnPatton #CGU #TEI

📊 Enhance Your Qualitative Data Analysis Skills with TEI 310! 📊 Are you ready to take your qualitative data analysis to the next level? Join us for TEI 310: Intermediate Qualitative Data Analysis, led by the esteemed Dr. Delwyn Goodrick, PhD. Course Highlights:  🔍 Advanced Techniques: Build on your basic coding skills and explore advanced strategies like enumerative and interpretive content analysis, thematic analysis, narrative analysis, and the framework method. 📑 Hands-On Learning: Engage with real-world examples from diverse fields such as sociology, education, political science, and psychology. 🛠 Practical Applications: Learn to select and apply the right analytic techniques based on your evaluation’s purpose, data type, and resource constraints. ✍️ Transformative Analysis: Discover how to enhance your analysis through description, interpretation, and judgment, ensuring the credibility and authenticity of your findings. 📚 Expert Guidance: Get a brief overview of qualitative analysis software while focusing on robust manual methods. Why Enroll? - Extend Your Toolkit: Perfect for evaluators with basic coding experience looking to deepen their qualitative analysis capabilities. - Credible Insights: Learn to produce high-quality, valid, and trustworthy qualitative evidence. - Interactive and Engaging: Participate in a workshop designed to be both informative and interactive, enhancing your practical skills. 🗓 July 23rd - 23th, 2024 via Zoom 💻 Register now: https://lnkd.in/g5BdySYz Don't miss this opportunity to refine your skills and produce impactful, rigorous qualitative research. Enroll now and transform your approach to data analysis! #QualitativeResearch #DataAnalysis #ProfessionalDevelopment #TEI #CGU

Exciting news for all evaluators! 📊📋 Join us for TEI 316: Mixed-Methods Evaluations: Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, led by the esteemed Dr. Debra Rog, PhD. This course is your opportunity to elevate your evaluation skills by seamlessly blending qualitative and quantitative methods for richer, more comprehensive insights. Course Highlights:  🔹 Comprehensive Overview: Understand the accolades and criticisms of mixed-methods research. 🔹 Strategic Design: Learn to identify the best research questions and evaluation situations for mixed-methods. 🔹 Diverse Designs: Explore parallel and sequential designs and how to integrate them effectively. 🔹 Hands-On Implementation: Gain practical strategies for designing, implementing, analyzing, and reporting mixed-methods studies. 🔹 Interactive Learning: Engage in discussions and collaborative work, applying course concepts to real-world examples. 🗣Who Should Attend?  This course is perfect for evaluators with some experience who are looking to gain formal training in mixed-methods studies. ❓Why Enroll? - Enhance your evaluation capabilities: Integrate multiple data collection methods for robust, explanatory findings. - Network and Collaborate: Connect with peers and experts in the field. - Practical Application: Work on a group project that spans the course duration, ensuring you can apply what you learn directly to your work. 🗓 July 17th - July 19th, via Zoom @ 10AM - 5PM EST 💻 Register now: https://lnkd.in/g5BdySYz Ready to transform your evaluation approach? Secure your spot today! #Evaluation #MixedMethods #ProfessionalDevelopment #QualitativeResearch #QuantitativeResearch #CGU #TEI #CareerGrowth

🌟 Course: TEI 313: Introduction to R Programming for Data Analysis and Visualization🌟 Are you ready to enhance your data analysis skills and create stunning visualizations? Join us in TEI 313, led by Dr. David Wilson, to master the R programming language and elevate your data game! 🔍 Course Highlights: - Importing data into R - Basic data manipulations and clean-up - Common graphing methods - Basic statistical analyses: t-tests, chi-square, ANOVA, regression, and descriptive statistics - Using the RStudio interface and RMarkdown for replicable analysis and documentation 🎯 Who Should Enroll? Program evaluators with at least some prior data analysis experience using other software like SPSS 🗓 July 11th - July 12th via Zoom, 10AM - 5PM EST 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/g5BdySYz Dive into the world of R and transform your approach to data analysis and visualization. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an expert and take your skills to the next level! #RProgramming #DataAnalysis #DataVisualization #ProfessionalDevelopment #CGU #TEI

🌟 Are you ready to delve into the rich, nuanced world of qualitative research? Join us in TEI 321: Qualitative Methods, led by the esteemed Dr. Michael Patton, to master the art of qualitative inquiry and elevate your evaluation expertise! 🔍 Course Highlights: - Learning about in-depth interviews, focus groups, observational methods, document analysis, and case studies. - Understanding unique sampling, design, and analysis approaches. - Evaluating individualized outcomes and program processes. - Exploring new areas of interest and identifying unanticipated consequences. Supporting participatory evaluations and humanizing evaluations with people and stories. - Increasing the rigor and credibility of qualitative evaluations. - Integrating mixed methods approaches and innovative qualitative strategies. 🎯 Who Should Enroll? Entry-level evaluators aiming to build a strong foundation in qualitative methods and mid-level professionals looking for a refresher on qualitative evaluation basics. 🗓 July 17th - July 29th via Zoom, 10AM - 5PM EST 🔗 Enroll now and start your journey toward becoming a qualitative evaluation expert! Register now: https://lnkd.in/g5BdySYz #QualitativeMethods #Evaluation #ProfessionalDevelopment #CGU #TEI #Summer2024