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Use the evaluation tools and education developed by the American Evaluation Association to become a better evaluator. We provide year-round opportunities to advance in the field of evaluation and programs to support the development of evaluation professionals.
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AEA offers two in-person events each year. These powerful, impactful events provide evaluators of all levels the education and networking opportunities they need to stay informed about and connected to their field.
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AEA offers both member exclusive and free publications that help guide best practices in the field of evaluation and provide insights to evaluation theory, approach, methodology, and delivery.
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AEA brings together researchers, evaluators, policy writers, and organizational leaders for meaningful dialogue around the need for and impact of evaluation policies. We seek to improve government programs and their societal impact through evaluation and data best practices.

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The American Evaluation Association is devoted to the application and exploration of program evaluation, personnel evaluation, technology, and many other forms of evaluation. We strive to provide an inclusive and diverse environment where evaluators can learn and connect regardless of experience in the field.
Community
Community
AEA brings together evaluation professionals from diverse backgrounds and specialties. Through our diverse membership, communities, and partnerships, AEA creates collaboration opportunities that advance the field of evaluation.
Education & Programs
Education & Programs
Use the evaluation tools and education developed by the American Evaluation Association to become a better evaluator. We provide year-round opportunities to advance in the field of evaluation and programs to support the development of evaluation professionals.
Events
Events
AEA offers two in-person events each year. These powerful, impactful events provide evaluators of all levels the education and networking opportunities they need to stay informed about and connected to their field.
Publications
Publications
AEA offers both member exclusive and free publications that help guide best practices in the field of evaluation and provide insights to evaluation theory, approach, methodology, and delivery.
Evaluation Policy
Evaluation Policy
AEA brings together researchers, evaluators, policy writers, and organizational leaders for meaningful dialogue around the need for and impact of evaluation policies. We seek to improve government programs and their societal impact through evaluation and data best practices.

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The American Evaluation Association is devoted to the application and exploration of program evaluation, personnel evaluation, technology, and many other forms of evaluation. We strive to provide an inclusive and diverse environment where evaluators can learn and connect regardless of experience in the field.
Community
Community
AEA brings together evaluation professionals from diverse backgrounds and specialties. Through our diverse membership, communities, and partnerships, AEA creates collaboration opportunities that advance the field of evaluation.
Education & Programs
Education & Programs
Use the evaluation tools and education developed by the American Evaluation Association to become a better evaluator. We provide year-round opportunities to advance in the field of evaluation and programs to support the development of evaluation professionals.
Events
Events
AEA offers two in-person events each year. These powerful, impactful events provide evaluators of all levels the education and networking opportunities they need to stay informed about and connected to their field.
Publications
Publications
AEA offers both member exclusive and free publications that help guide best practices in the field of evaluation and provide insights to evaluation theory, approach, methodology, and delivery.
Evaluation Policy
Evaluation Policy
AEA brings together researchers, evaluators, policy writers, and organizational leaders for meaningful dialogue around the need for and impact of evaluation policies. We seek to improve government programs and their societal impact through evaluation and data best practices.

Important Dates: September 2025

To make planning even easier, we’ve created a downloadable September calendar with all events in one place. Save the dates so you don't miss an opportunity!

Important Dates:

Monday, September 8:

National Board Elections Voting Begins
- The election ballot will be sent from elections@vote-now.com. Check your spam folder if you have not received the ballot. Voting closes Friday, Oct. 3.

Tuesday, September 9:

APPAM's Policy on the Rocks Panel, co-sponsored by AEA | Washington D.C. | 5 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. ET
- Connect with fellow researchers and practitioners and get to know our community over refreshments while hearing leading experts discuss the most pressing issues related to public policy and public management. Policy on the Rocks events are free and open to all.
Evaluation 2025 Early Bird Pricing Ends

Tuesday, September 16:

Measuring Systems Change Across Diverse Portfolios: Approaches & Tools for Values-Driven Organizations - eStudy 143 | September 16, 12:30 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. ET and September 30, 12:30 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. ET
- Are you and your organization struggling to cohesively measure impact across your portfolio of projects in a streamlined and comprehensive way? Is your work informed by trust-based values, systems change, and complexity? This eStudy will offer fresh approaches to measure systems change across diverse portfolios or bodies of work, while also not overly burdening grantees. Designed as an interactive eStudy, attendees will leave this session with tangible next steps to take back to their work. Register to attend.
The Evolution of Evaluation: Meeting the Moment, Panel Discussion hosted by AEA and Washington Evaluators | Washington D.C. | 5 p.m. ET
- This panel brings together experienced voices from across sectors to explore how evaluators can rise to meet our current state of transition with resilience, creativity, and renewed purpose. Registration is required to attend.

Thursday, September 18:

Evaluation Policy Task Force Town Hall | Virtual | 2 p.m. ET
- AEA's Evaluation Policy Task Force (EPTF) needs your input to update the influential Evaluation Roadmap for a More Effective Government for today's challenges and opportunities. the EPTF is inviting AEA members to offer their perspectives on strengthening the Roadmap's relevance and the EPTF’s impact for the next five years. Your voice will help determine how evaluation can be embedded and defended in various levels and types of governments. Registration is required to attend.

Friday, September 19:

Guiding Principles Feedback Due
- The AEA Foundational Documents Taskforce invites all interested parties to address the following questions regarding proposed updates to AEA's Guiding Principles for Evaluators:

Are there specific gaps, ambiguities, or challenges that should be addressed in this update?
What suggestions do you have to strengthen the relevance and applicability of the principles?

Tuesday, September 23:

Pre-Conference Webinar: Introduction to Foresight for Evaluators | Virtual | 2 p.m. ET
- This free webinar will describe, discuss, and demonstrate constructs, definitions, and methods that can help evaluators on their foresight journey.

Thursday, September 25:

Webinar with CREA: “Advancing Values-Conscious Leadership: Navigating Culturally Responsive Evaluation in Times of Complexity and Change” | Virtual | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET
- In the face of escalating political and social challenges—ranging from the reconfiguration of historical narratives to the dismantling of equitable and inclusive policies—culturally responsive evaluation (CRE) has never been more vital. Co-hosted by the American Evaluation Association (AEA) and the Center for Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment (CREA), this roundtable will explore how CRE serves not only as a methodological approach, but as a form of principled resistance and generative leadership in the ongoing fight for social justice and equity. Further, panelists will discuss strategies for advancing CRE as a mechanism for community affirmation and social justice. Participants will leave with tangible strategies for both implicit and explicit advocacy, aimed at strengthening community resilience and fostering an inclusive, forward-thinking evaluative practice. The session will conclude with a roundtable breakout discussion, inviting participants to share reflections, pose questions, and co-create ideas for advancing CRE in their own contexts.
  - Panelists: Dr. Ayesha Boyce (Arizona State University/AEA Board Member At-Large/CREA Affiliate), Dr. Angelicque Tucker-Blackmon (Innovative Learning Center, LLC/ AEA Board Member At-Large), Dr. Lisa Aponte-Soto (Tanoma Consulting/CREA Affiliate)
  - Moderator: Anthony B. Sullers Jr. (CREA)

Tuesday, September 30:

Measuring Systems Change Across Diverse Portfolios: Approaches & Tools for Values-Driven Organizations - eStudy 143 | September 30, 12:30 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. ET | Virtual
- Are you and your organization struggling to cohesively measure impact across your portfolio of projects in a streamlined and comprehensive way? Is your work informed by trust-based values, systems change, and complexity? This eStudy will offer fresh approaches to measure systems change across diverse portfolios or bodies of work, while also not overly burdening grantees. Designed as an interactive eStudy, attendees will leave this session with tangible next steps to take back to their work. Register to attend.
Pathways Alumni Network Fall Webinar Series: From Pathways to Power: Evaluation as Advocacy, Reflection, and Resistance | 1 p.m.-2 p.m. ET | Virtual
- Join AEA President Dr. Karen T. Jackson for a timely conversation on how evaluation can be a force for truth-telling, community accountability, and resistance in a politically charged era. This session will explore strategies for advocacy, reflective practice, and navigating systemic disruption—while uplifting the power of evaluators as civic leaders and change agents. Come ready to reflect, imagine, and act. Register to attend.
- Moderated by: Lisa Aponte-Soto, PhD, MHA, and the Pathways Alumni Network Co-Chairs Crystal Wash, MEd, and Paola Torres, MPH
- This event is sponsored by the Evaluation Pathways Alumni Network with support from the MacArthur Foundation.

More Important Events in 2025:

November 10-14, 2025:

Evaluation 2025