An item from the folks at IES that may have some interest among readers of this space.

Apply to Participate in the IES Methods Training in Economic Evaluation The IES Methods Training in Economic Evaluation is currently accepting applications for two workshops at the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA) providing foundational skills in both cost-effectiveness and economic evaluation. Researcher/Evaluator Cohort: May 20-24, 2024 (Click here to apply) This 5-day workshop focuses on the application of economic evaluation methods to education policy issues. It covers the estimation of costs for cost and cost-benefit analysis. State/Local Analyst Cohort: May 29-31, 2024 (Click here to apply) This 3-day workshop is designed for state/local decision-makers in educational policy, including state, legislative, and district personnel responsible for resource allocation decisions. Teams of up to four individuals are encouraged to apply. The course covers economic evaluation concepts and their application to decision-making and policy. Researcher/evaluator cohort applicants must have— A doctorate or master’s degree Employment in the field of education research U.S. citizenship or permanent residency Clear intention to apply economic evaluation methods to their work State/local analyst cohort applicants must have— At least a bachelor’s degree (a master’s degree is preferred) U.S. citizenship or permanent residency Employment as a state or local education analyst or as a researcher working in partnership with states and districts Intended application of economic analysis to decision-making and policy, especially related to the Everyf Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Preference will be given to those responsible for evidence-based federal fund allocation under ESSA. Applications for both workshops are due Friday, February 16, 2024. Visit the training website for more information and details about applying. Visit the IES Methods Training for Education Research webpage for topic information and funding opportunities. The Institute of Education Sciences, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the nation’s leading source for rigorous, independent education research, evaluation, statistics, and assessment.

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