Materials from professional development events will be available on the Event Materials page.
Please join the Washington Evaluators for our monthly meeting. Members and non-members are welcome. Please note that Board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month.
Location: Online. Zoom link will be sent to those who register.
Time: 6:30-8:00 pm ET
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For questions about this event, please email president@washingtonevaluators.org.
Mastering System Approach, a Requisite for Evaluation
Led by the Washington Evaluators and the International Development Evaluation Association, April 18th, 12:00-1:30pm ET
Evaluation has evolved over time and is now in its fifth phase. It went through the phases focusing on measurement, describing strengths & weaknesses of the evaluand, providing a judgement on the merit of the intervention, and evaluating in a participatory fashion. Nowadays, the challenge is to conduct evaluation from a systemic perspective when addressing complex and transformative change.
Hence there is a need for evaluators to master the key concepts behind system thinking to plot the right approach required when evaluating complex and interrelated endeavors. During the webinar, we will review the fundamental concepts of systemic thinking. Also, we will look at characteristics of complex system and have an insight on their dynamics. We will use the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as examples of complex systems and reflect on the challenges of evaluating them.
6th Annual DC Consortium Student Conference on Evaluation and Policy (DCSCEP)
Conference Theme: Evaluation and Evaluators: Evolving for a Changing Society
April 26, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm ET
This is the registration for the student conference. This conference will be held virtually on Zoom with an in-person Networking Event from 6 - 8 pm ET following the conference. To register for the Networking Event, please do so here.
In the dynamic landscape of our evolving society, the field of evaluation and the roles of evaluators undergo continuous transformation and innovation. Join us at the 6th annual DC Consortium Student Conference on Evaluation and Policy (DCSCEP) as we delve into the evolution of evaluation practices. Through insightful discussions on the advancements of evaluative thinking and adaptability, the crucial role of equity and justice in evaluation, and the profound impact of ongoing technological advancements, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state of evaluation and our pivotal role as evaluators in emergent contexts.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) will have American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting Services on standby at the conference and will be available upon request. To request interpreting services for a specific event please contact GAOTranslationSvcs@gao.gov. For more information about Reasonable Accommodations, contact the Reasonable Accommodations Team at ReasonableAccommodations@gao.gov.
Our goal is to provide graduate and other post-secondary students interested in evaluation and policy with an opportunity to present original research and network with professionals and faculty in those fields. We are excited to host poster sessions and presentations where students enrolled in DC area colleges and universities will have the opportunity to showcase their work.
The DCSCEP Organizing Committee welcomes participants to the conference and looks forward to learning with you and from you during the event!
If you have questions about this event, please email programs@washingtonevaluators.org.
6th Annual DCSCEP Networking Event
April 26, 2023 6:00 - 8:00 pm ET
This registration is for the Networking Event only. The conference will be held virtually on Zoom from 9am - 4pm ET with an in-person Happy Hour following the conference in Foggy Bottom. To register for the conference event, please do so here.
Come ready to meet and greet students and professionals in the field of evaluation and policy from the DC area who may be doing interesting work, hiring, or have other interesting opportunities to learn about. Hot appetizers and beverages will be provided. $5 for non-WE members, Free for WE members.
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