Standard Evaluation Survey for the National Center for Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning's (NCECDTL's) Training and Technical Assistance Offerings

NCECDTL Evaluation Item Question Bank

PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13) STATEMENT OF PUBLIC BURDEN: The purpose of this information collection is to allow participants to provide feedback on their training experience with the goal of improving trainings provided in the future. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 8 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and reviewing the collection of information. This is a voluntary collection of information. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB # is 0970-0531 and the expiration date is 07/31/2022. If you have any comments on this collection of information, please contact [contact info to be added based on event]

Purpose

The National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning (NCECDTL) will conduct evaluations on all trainings provided by the Center in accordance with their funding proposal. The purpose of these evaluations is to allow participants to provide feedback on their training experience with the goal of improving trainings provided in the future. Additionally, the data collected in these evaluations is used internally to measure trainer performance, overall participant satisfaction with Center performance, and gaps in provided resources. Proposed below is a bank of questions from which questions for evaluations would be selected.

Instrument

Below is the bank of questions (along with accompanying introductory and concluding text) from which questions are sampled for evaluations. Questions and their response options are provided in the first column; the second column contains any notes about the question (display properties, authorship, etc.) relevant to the question.

Questions labeled “CIB Recommended” are items that are asked by all National Centers as part of the standard evaluation procedure developed as part of the Data & Evaluation Workgroup across National Centers in conjunction with OHS. These questions will be part of every evaluation. The remaining questions will be asked only when appropriate in specific circumstances: either at the request of a trainer, at the request of a Region, or for other CQI or data-specific purposes. Items with [bracketed and highlighted text] will be updated to reflect content or other available information specific to the training/evaluation. A sample instrument is available upon request.

Introductory Text

Welcome! Thank you for coming to provide feedback on the training event recently offered by the National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning (NCECDTL). The questions should take about 5 minutes to answer. Your feedback will help us improve future training events. Click "Next" (or the arrow) to get started...

Likert Scaled Items (4 point: Strongly Disagree – Disagree – Agree- Strongly Agree)	Notes
I was satisfied with the quality of this session.	CIB Optional
The presenter was knowledgeable in the content area.	CIB Recommended
The presenters were effective in engaging participants.	CIB Optional
The presenters were responsive to participants’ questions.	CIB Optional
The content of the session was relevant to my work.	CIB Recommended
The resources provided during the training were useful for my work.	CIB Optional
The information presented was respectful, non-judgmental, and supportive of diverse populations (i.e. free from stereotypes or bias).	CIB Optional
The presentation deepened my knowledge of the topic presented.	CIB Optional
I learned something during this session that I plan to use in my work.	CIB Recommended
I finished this training with more knowledge than when I began the training.	DTL Written
The following stated learning objective was met: [Learning Objective]	DTL/OHS Written
The presenters were effective in communicating key information.	CIB Optional
I plan to share the information received during the training with others.	CIB Optional
The content of the presentation was inclusive of diverse cultural experiences and backgrounds.	CIB Optional
This session addressed the unique needs of my program/Region.	DTL Written
The content of the presentation led me to be more culturally responsive in my work.	CIB Optional
I know how to use this information with diverse populations.	CIB Optional
This training helped me to take on culturally-responsive work.	CIB Optional
I would recommend this session to my colleagues.	CIB Optional

Multiple Choice Items (Response Options Listed per Item)
How much did the event increase your knowledge of the topic(s) presented? No Increase Small Increase Moderate Increase Large Increase	CIB Recommended
BEFORE this training, my knowledge of the content/topics addressed can best be described as … • I had no knowledge of the content/topic addressed • I had minimal knowledge of the content/topic addressed • I had moderate knowledge of the content/topic addressed • I had a high level of knowledge of the content/topic addressed	CIB Optional
AFTER this training, my knowledge of the content/topics addressed can best be described as … • I have no knowledge of the content/topic addressed • I have minimal knowledge of the content/topic addressed • I have moderate knowledge of the content/topic addressed • I have a high level of knowledge of the content/topic addressed	CIB Optional
Please let us know whether you found the content presented in this session to be too simple, too advanced, or just about right. • Far too advanced • A bit too advanced • About right • A bit too simple • Far too simple	CIB Recommended
How long have you held your current role?? Less Than 1 Year 1 Year 2 Years … 20 Years 21 Years or More	DTL Written
Please indicate what session(s) you attended during this time: [Session Title 1] [Session Title 2] … [Session Title X]	DTL Written (used for conditional branching)
How much did the event increase your knowledge of the topic presented? Not at All A Little Somewhat A Lot	CIB Optional
What is your primary ROLE?/Please select the role that is closest to your current position: I am a parent/caregiver/guardian. I work in/with an HS/EHS or Child Care setting: Teacher Teacher Aide/ Assistant Family Child Care Specialist/ Provider Program Director / Assistant Program Director Center/Site Director / Assistant Center/Site Director CEO / CFO / Executive Program Support / Administrative Assistant Coach Home Visitor Disability Services Coordinator/Manager Education Coordinator/Manager Child Development Specialist Family Services Coordinator/Manager/ Advocate Family Service Worker / Case Manager Health Coordinator/Manager Nutrition Coordinator/Manager Mental Health Coordinator/Manager Fiscal Coordinator/Manager Parent & Family Engagement Coordinator/Manager Transportation Content Manager/ Coordinator Data Specialist Volunteer Tribal Council/Leaders Governing Body/Board Member/Policy Council I work in the State/Regional T/TA System: Early Childhood Manager Early Childhood Specialist Grantee Specialist Grantee Specialist Manager Health Specialist Systems Specialist Technical Assistance Coordinator Administrative Assistant State-Level Early Childhood Membership Organization Lead Faculty Member within an Institution of Higher Education Regional Head Start Association (HSA) Staff State Head Start Association (HSA) Staff State Capacity Building Center (SCBC) I work in an OHS State/Regional/Federal Office: Head Start State Collaboration Director/Office State Agency Staff OHS Federal Staff – Regional Office OHS Federal Staff – Central Office Data Specialist Department of Education Early Learning Lead I work in an OCC State/Regional/Federal Office: OCC Federal Staff – Regional Office OCC Federal Staff – Central Office Department of Education Early Learning Lead Child Care Resource & Referral Agency (CCR&R) Staff Professional Development Coordinator Public/Private Partnership Lead Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Lead State/Child Care Licensing Staff Data Specialist State Agency Staff Head Start State Collaboration Director/Office Contracting Officer I am National T/TA Center Staff	DTL Written (using role list provided by NORC) Based on the answer to “What is your primary ROLE?,” the sub-bullets are shown as answer options to “Please select the role that is closest to your position.” “What is your primary ROLE?” is the only required question because it is used to branch… Which answer options are shown for “Please select the role closest to your position” Whether “Please select your State” is displayed Whether “Do you represent Region XI or Region XII” is displayed Whether “Please select your Region” is displayed
Please select your state: [List of 50 US States + Territories]	DTL Written (used to determine Region) Only shown to participants who work in an HS/EHS setting, or who work in a child care setting
Do you represent Region XI (AIAN) or Region XII (MSHS)? Region XI (American Indian and Alaska Native) Region XII (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start) Neither / Not Sure	DTL Written (used to determine Region) Only shown to participants who work in an HS/EHS setting or child care setting
Please select your Region: Region I Region II Region III Region IV Region V Region VI Region VII Region VIII Region IX Region X Region XI Region XII	DTL Written Only shown to participants who are Regional T/TA representatives
Which National Center do you represent? Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning (ECDTL) Program Management and Fiscal Operations (PMFO) Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety (HSBS) Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE)	DTL Written Only shown to participants who are National Center Staff
What factors, if any, may prevent you from using what you learned? (select all that apply) Lack of time Lack of funds/resources Lack of personnel Staff turnover Lack of support/guidance from program leadership Misalignment with parent needs/goals Not a good fit Lack of staff engagement Lack of cultural relevance Other (please specify)	CIB Optional

Open-Ended Items (Response Textbox)
How could this session/event be more inclusive of or responsive to diverse audiences?	CIB Optional
Please identify one concept of skill you learned you will use in your work.	CIB Optional
How can we improve this session?	CIB Optional
What topic would you like to learn more about in the future?	CIB Optional
What type(s) of follow-up support or resource(s) would be most useful to you on the topic?	CIB Optional
What could we have done to enhance your experience at this event?	DTL Written
What did you enjoy most about this event?	DTL Written
What new idea(s) did you learn during this training?	DTL/OHS Written
Please give an example of one action step you will take as a result of the knowledge you gained from this webinar.	CIB Optional
Which aspects of this training were most/least useful?	CIB Optional
What information would help you further improve your practice?	CIB Optional
What additional TTA opportunities would help you further improve your practices?	CIB Optional
How do you plan to use what you learned in this learning experience?	DTL Written

Closing Text

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Your feedback will be used to help improve future training events.