Learning Lab

The purpose of the tailored training courses is to introduce into causal impact evaluation methods known as counterfactual impact evaluation techniques, like propensity score matching and differences-in-differences methods.

The course provides all the necessary ingredients that EU Member States who wish to plan evaluation need to know, from the design to the choice and analysis of data and the interpretation of results. These non-technical courses do not require any previous knowledge on impact evaluation from participants and are tailored to specific contexts and needs of the Member State registering interest in the course.

Participants are EU Member States implementing bodies, coordination authorities or other related stakeholders involved in or aiming to conduct education impact evaluation.

Express your interest in taking part in a tailored training course by writing to: JRC-CCME-LearningLab@ec.europa.eu

The purpose of the general training courses is the same as that of tailored training courses. However, these courses are not tailored to specific country needs but can be attended by participants across European Member states.

Register to the next online general training course on education policy evaluation here

The Community of Practice on Counterfactual Impact Evaluation of Education Policies (CoP-EP) fosters the collaboration between Community of Practice members to share good practices on causal impact evaluation of education policies by communicating experiences, knowledge and promoting joint activities. Given the lack of impact evaluation in the field of education, the CoP-EP thereby contributes to the provision of education evaluation evidence.

Register your interest in becoming a member of the CoP-EP and in participating in the first CoP-EP meeting here

The Learning Lab team offers customised support on education policy impact evaluation for local, regional, and national authorities. Support includes help on the evaluation design phase, data needs, choosing suitable evaluation methods, methodological support in carrying out the analysis for the impact evaluation and interpretation of results.

Register your interest for support in education policy evaluation here.

The Learning Lab team also provides education policy evaluation in close collaboration with EU Member States.

In case you are interested in our team conducting the evaluation of an education policy please contact us via JRC-CCME-LearningLab@ec.europa.eu