Research Connections - FREE DATA TRAINING WORKSHOP

This is a group I am involved with concerning data sharing and research and policy connections on child care and early education. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

FREE DATA TRAINING WORKSHOP AT THE  SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT
BIENNEAL MEETING - http://www.srcd.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=122&Itemid=228

Workshop: Using Data from the Head Start Family and Child Experiences Survey (FACES)
April 1, 2009
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
 
This workshop will provide an overview of the Head Start Family and Child Experiences Survey (FACES) design and methodology and introduce potential data users on how to use the FACES datasets for secondary data analysis.  FACES is an ongoing series of longitudinal studies of Head Start program characteristics and child outcomes, using nationally representative samples of Head Start programs, children, and families.  Longitudinal data from three cohorts completed to date (FACES 1997, 2000, 2003) are available for secondary analysis.    Procedures for extracting data, using appropriate weights for analyses, and running descriptive statistics will also be demonstrated.  A project description, instruments, and previous reports from the data can be found at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/hs/faces/index.html. 

NOTE:  Workshop participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops equipped with DVD drive in order to explore codebooks during the workshop.  There is no fee to attend this workshop, but space is limited and advance registration is required.  You must be registered for the Society for Research in Child Development to participate.  Workshop slots will be awarded on a first-come/first-served basis.  To register, send mail to: contact@researchconnections.org.