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PPOL 074 | Program Evaluation for Scientists, Engineers, and Health Professionals

April 27, 2021 to April 28, 2021

ONLINE

Registration occurs on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline for registration is one week before the first day of the course.  If you are unable to register before the deadline, please email: registrar@faes.org or call 301-496-7977 for space availability. 

NIH Fellows or NIH community members being sponsored by their lab and awaiting payment authorization can tentatively hold a seat using the “Reserve A Seat” option. FAES must receive payment within 7 business days after reserving a seat or 3 business days before the start of the workshop, which ever comes first. If payment is not received in this time frame, your reservation will be cancelled.

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Workshops generally run from 9:00am - 5:00pm.​

Simultaneous access to two screens is highly recommended for best learning experience. Examples include one computer with two screens, two computers, one laptop and one tablet, etc.​

Introduction
While policy analysis focuses on the future, program evaluation looks at the past performance of a program to see if it has met its societal goals,  how it can be improved, and whether funding for that program should be continued.  

Whatever the source of funding for your program, you'll likely be asked to evaluate it on a regular basis.  And when developing a proposal for funding, one common element requested is how you will evaluate the program to determine if it is successful in achieving the proposed outcomes.  

And when doing a policy analysis, your first step is to understand the "status quo."    That is, what is the current program and how well does it work according to the 4E's: effectiveness, efficiency, equity, and ease of political acceptability.  Based on this information, you can develop policy options to respond to what does not work well in the current program while maintaining those elements that do work well relative to the desired societal outcome.

Educational Outcomes

In this “learn by doing” class, students will enhance their understanding of:

  • What program evaluation is and why it is important
  • Program evaluation framework (e.g., stakeholder participation)
  • Methods for evaluating programs (e.g., population-based vs. program-based)
  • Program evaluation standards
  • Development of a program evaluation plan
  • Understanding the difference between a good and poor program evaluation

 

Schedule

Day 1

  • What is program evaluation and why is it important?
  • What are the six steps and four evaluation standards in a program evaluation framework?
  • Step 1.  Engage stakeholders
  • Step 2.  Describe the program
  • Step 3. Focus the evaluation design

Day 2

  • Step 4. Gather credible evidence
  • Step 5: Justify conclusions
  • Step 6: Ensure use and lessons learned

Related Public Policy Courses:

This series of workshops on science and technology (S&T) policy will enhance your understanding and analysis skills that can enhance your ability and eligibility for policy-related fellowships, positions and promotions.  For those already in policy-related positions, they will enhance the analytical tools you have to address both the needs of your programs and asses the programs your organization funds.

You will receive a digital badge for each class and an additional digital badge if you complete all workshops in the series.  This digital badge can be placed on your LinkedIn profile, personal webpage, and resume/CV.

The workshops will be taught by Dr. Deborah D. Stine, who has conducted public policy analysis for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; the Congressional Research Service; the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy; and Carnegie Mellon University. She is the founder and chief instructor for the Science & Technology Policy Academy.

The level for each workshop is provided below. The higher the level, the more analytical the course.

 

Tuition

Register for all 4 workshops and receive a bundle deal, available until April 19, 2021!

Discounted training rates to register for all four workshops (PPOL 071-074)

$3,020.00 -> $2,750.00 - NIH Community (Trainees, Employees, Contractors, Volunteers, etc.)

$3,340.00 -> $2,875.00 - Academia, US Government, US Military

$3,700.00 -> $3,000.00 - General

Technology Fee
$240.00 -> $200.00 ($50.00/course)

Register for Public Policy Bundle

*If you cancel one (or more) of the workshops, your tuition will be calculated based on the individual tuition rates below.

 

Training rates to register for a single workshop individually (PPOL 071-074)

$755.00 - NIH Community (Trainees, Employees, Contractors, Volunteers, etc.)

$835.00 - Academia, US Government, US Military

$925.00 - General

Technology Fee
$60.00/course

Credit
Although no grades are given for courses, each participant will receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) based on the number of contact hours.   One CEU is equal to ten contact hours. Upon completion of the course each participant will receive a certificate, showing completion of the workshop and 1.4 CEUs.

Refund Policy

100% tuition refund for registrations cancelled 14 or more calendar days prior to the start of the workshop.

50% tuition refund for registrations cancelled between 4 to 13 calendar days prior to the start of the workshop.

No refund will be issued for registrations cancelled 3 calendar days or less prior to the start of the workshop.

Notification

All cancellations must be received in writing via email to Ms. Carline Coote at registrar@faes.org.

Cancellations received after 4:00 pm (ET) on business days or received on non-business days are time marked for the following business day.

All refund payments will be processed by the start of the initial workshop.

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