As part of its continuing professional development and training series, OPEN offers a two-day workshop on ATLAS.ti, a powerful computer application for qualitative data analysis, led by leading ATLAS.ti trainer Dr. Nick Woolf.

Day 1 covers the basic concepts behind the program and its features; strategies for setting up your project and designing your data analysis; using ATLAS.ti appropriately for different approaches to qualitative research; and the theory and practice of coding.

Day 2 covers the advanced features of the program, focusing on the use of graphical networks from the very beginning stages of your project; strategies for using complex retrievals with the Query Tool; and strategies and tools for team working.

We must have full enrollment (15 spaces) to be able to offer this training. Please register early if you are interested in this training. Lunch is included. $550 for members; $150 for students; and $ 675.00 for non-members

AEA annual meeting brings together approximately 2500 evaluation practitioners, academics, and students, and represents a unique opportunity for participants to gather with professional colleagues in a supportive, invigorating, atmosphere.

The conference breaks into 38 Topical Strands that examine the field from methodology, context, or issue of interest to the field as well as the Presidential Strand highlighting this year's Presidential Theme of Evaluation Policy and Evaluation Practice. Presentations may explore the conference theme or any aspect of the full breadth and depth of evaluation theory and practice.