Foundations and Core Practice
Foundations and Core Practice
Master the core competencies, ethics, and theories that ground the evaluation profession. Explore professional standards and the daily realities of practicing evaluation well across all contexts.
Design, Methods, Evidence, and Use
Design, Methods, Evidence,
and Use
Focus on methodological rigor and design choices that produce credible evidence. From AI-enabled methods to experimental design, discover how to maximize evaluation influence and use.
Equity, Culture, and Justice in Evaluation
Equity, Culture, and Justice
in Evaluation
Examine how power, identity, and positionally shape our work. These sessions center on culturally responsive, Indigenous, and community-led approaches to ensure ethical, high-quality practice.
Innovation, Complexity, Systems, and Futures
Innovation, Complexity, Systems, and Futures
Navigate uncertain environments using systems thinking and foresight. Use non-traditional lenses and emerging technology to sense-make complexity and look toward what’s next.
Building Professional Community Within and Beyond AEA
Building Professional Community Within and Beyond AEA
Strengthen the relationships that sustain our field. Focus on career pathways, mentorship, and leadership development to support evaluators across every stage of their professional journey.
 
 

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