This session will begin by providing government officials with a foundational understanding of the definitions, tools, and frameworks used in evaluations. The session will then highlight for government officials how the federal government has prioritized evidence and evaluation in recent stimulus funds, including specific examples from ARP, IIJA, and IRA. Presenters will then share Results for America's ARP Dashboard and discuss the themes that emerged from studying thousands of ARP Performance Reports and share recommendations for how communities can imbed data and evidence into programs. The session will conclude with an overview of how Results for America supports communities to invest in what works.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the mechanisms included in the federal recovery funding, which support
• Learn how governments used federal stimulus fund (particularly the American Rescue Plan and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law)
• Understand how data and evidence can best be embedded into programs
• Learn how Results for America supports government agencies to shift toward what works

Delivery Method | Group Internet Based
Recommended CPE Credit | Up to 8 hours of CPE, pending approval 
Recommended Field(s) of Study | Specialized Knowledge
CPE Capability | Technical Expertise/Problem-Solving
Prerequisites | None 
Program Level | Basic 
Advanced Preparation | None