The Association of Public Data Users (APDU) is hosting a free webinar on the ACS which looks to be interesting. See below and take advantage of this opportunity. If you have any trouble registering for the webinar feel free to let me know. -------------------- The American Community Survey: Tracking How We Change with Multi-Year Estimates Join us for a Webinar on November 18 [https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/488260795] Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: [https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/488260795] https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/488260795 Cynthia, M. Taeuber, CM Taeuber & Associates U.S. Census Bureau Representatives: Susan Schechter, Chief, American Community Survey Office Sharon Stern, Assistant Division Chief, American Community Survey Office Alexa Kennedy-Puthoff, Chief, Population Estimates Branch, Population Division Alfredo Navarro, Assistant Division Chief for ACS Statistical Design The Census Bureau just released the second set of 3-year ACS estimates, reflecting data collected from 2006 to 2008. The “2005-2009” 5-year estimates are just a year away. How will data users navigate these various streams of multi-year data? In this webinar, Cynthia M. Taeuber will provide best practices and guidance for using the multi-year ACS products. Experts from the U.S. Census Bureau will discuss the population controls and their relationship to the ACS multi-year estimates. There will also be an overview of the ACS website to show users where to locate key tools and documents to assist with the multi-year products. The webinar will assume participants have at least an intermediate level of knowledge of the ACS. Participants may review introductory level materials on the ACS website in advance. • Overview of the ACS: [http://www.census.gov/acs/www/UseData/Compass/presentations.html] http://www.census.gov/acs/www/UseData/Compass/presentations.html • Questionnaires: [http://www.census.gov/acs/www/SBasics/SQuest/SQuest1.htm] http://www.census.gov/acs/www/SBasics/SQuest/SQuest1.htm • ACS Design and Methodology Report: [http://www.census.gov/acs/www/SBasics/desgn_meth.htm] http://www.census.gov/acs/www/SBasics/desgn_meth.htm Participants will be able to ask questions following the presentation. Title: The American Community Survey: Tracking How We Change with Multi-Year Estimates Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. System Requirements PC-based attendees Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista Macintosh®-based attendees Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer This message was sent by: APDU, P.O. Box 100155, Arlington, VA 22210 Email Marketing by iContact: http://freetrial.icontact.com -- Ed Christopher 708-283-3534 (V) 708-574-8131 (cell) FHWA RC-TST-PLN 4749 Lincoln Mall Drive, Suite 600 Matteson, IL 60443