SACWIS Supervisory Seminar

Module 10: Day 2 Wrap-up

Rationale

Participants need a sense of closure to the seminar, an opportunity to wrap-up unfinished items and time to clarify next steps.

Activities

Check in on progress toward meeting the participant's stated desired outcomes (5 minutes)
Complete the session evaluation forms (5 minutes)
Preview Day 3 (5 minutes)

Time

15 minutes

Objectives

When this module is complete, the participant will be able to:

Understand his/her expected next steps
Complete the session evaluation form
Understand where and when Day 3 is scheduled

Materials

Easel, newsprint, tape and markers

Sample overheads and handouts:

1. Flipchart of Participant's Desired Outcomes

2. Day 3 agenda (10.1)

3. Calendar of Events (1.3)

4. Participant Evaluation (10.2)

Advance Preparation

Make sure flipchart, markers, newsprint pad, overheads and overhead projector are in the room.

Update the evaluation form to match the learning objectives accomplished in this training.

Glossary of Terms

Bibliography and Suggested Reading

Trainer's Instructions

1. Thank participants for their good work, attention and contributions. If there were any 'aha', funny or memorable moments, recollect them with the group.

2. Refer to the flipchart of participant expectations and review with the group progress toward achieving them, offering ideas for closure for any expectations that didn't get satisfied.

3. Ask for any last minute questions and address any raised.

4. Refer to the Day 3 agenda (10.1) and calendar and locations overhead and handout (1.2, walk through the schedule for Day 3 and answer any questions participants may have on Day 3 or what they need to do between Day 2 and Day 3.

5. Remind participants that the time between Day 2 and Day 3 is for them to implement their Personal Action Plans, 9.1, and come back on Day 3 prepared to share their lessons learned with the group.

6. Explain the importance of the evaluation (10.2) and ask that they take a few minutes to honestly, accurately and completely fill out the evaluation and then turn it in.

7. Thank participants for their hard work and cooperation.

Notes

The trainer will need to customize the evaluation form to match the adapted curriculum.

Graphic for Handouts and Overheads

1.3 Calendar of Events

Date:
Event: Day 1 of the Seminar
Location:
Time: 9:00 to 4:00
Notes:

Date:
Event: Day 2 of the Seminar
Location:
Time: 9:00 to 4:00
Notes:

Date:
Event: Day 3 of the Seminar
Location:
Time: 9:00 to 11:30
Note:

10.1 Agenda for Day 3

Module 11. So… How Did It Go?
Time: 9:00 - 11:30

10.2 Using Information Management to Support the Goals of Safety, Permanency and Well Being Seminar

Evaluation Questionnaire

Date:__________________

We need to know whether this seminar has fulfilled its learning objectives for you and whether and how you think it might be improved. Please take a few moments to give us your frank assessment of the extent to which you believe these learning objectives were actually achieved during these meetings.

The learning objectives for training are presented below. For each, please circle the number (4 or 3 or 2 or 1) that best reflects the extent to which the objective was fully achieved for you. Please select and circle the number for each objective that most closely reflects your own experience. Please do not circle a mid-point location between one number and another.

I. Training Objectives

When training is completed, supervisors should be able to:

A. Understand the concept of Information Management

I believe this learning objective was

FULLY ACHIEVED

NOT ACHIEVED

Comments:
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B. Define terms such as 'data', 'information', knowledge', 'quality data' and 'information technology.'

I believe this learning objective was

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C. Understand the distinction between information management and information

technology.

I believe this learning objective was

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D. Understand the role people play in turning data into information.

I believe this learning objective was

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E. Understand the impact of SACWIS on the Child Welfare supervisor's role

FULLY ACHIEVED

NOT ACHIEVED

F. Understand how to identify resistance to change and build commitment to change process

I believe this learning objective was

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G. Understand some tactics to move myself and others along the change curve.

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H. Identify and locate key data, and information needed to gain a case overview.

I believe this learning objective was

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I. Use data and information to prepare for supervision and to supervise.

I believe this learning objective was

FULLY ACHIEVED

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J. Understand if and how SACWIS data and information can help achieve the Agency's outcomes.

I believe this learning objective was

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NOT ACHIEVED

K Describe the modules I will implement in the office with one or more caseworkers.

I believe this learning objective was

FULLY ACHIEVED

NOT ACHIEVED

II. Your suggestions for Improving this seminar

Please briefly tell us:

A. What was best about the training you received? Please explain:
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B. Which aspects of training need improvement? Please explain:
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C. Comments or suggestions regarding training facilities, accommodations, location?
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III. Preparing to Use Information Management in Supervision

Having completed the training, please tell what steps you now plan to take to incorporate information management into your job as a child welfare supervisor.
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Thank you!

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