OVERALL CONFERENCE EVALUATIONS 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010  
(1=strongly disagree, 5=strongly agree) average average average average average average average average average  
I am confident that I can promote knowledge/awareness of successful EHDI implementation strategies.  4.65 4.46 4.45 4.49 4.41 4.4 4.32 4.33 4.33  
I am confident that I can share current research and research methods related to EHDI.  4.42 4.27 4.18 4.28 4.18 4.24 4.13 4.04 4.05
I am confident that I can improve cultural competence in working the children/families/communities.  4.55 4.36 4.31 4.3 4.17 4.18 4.07 4.01 4.08  
I am confident that I can enhance and develop new working relationships with various groups/agencies.  4.61 4.39 4.4 4.45 4.3 4.34 4.28 4.31 4.29
The meeting content was relevant to my work or participation in the EHDI system.  4.66 4.49 4.44              
The meeting was effective in addressing current EHDI issues.  4.58 4.33 4.51 4.5 4.41 4.45 4.41 4.44 4.38
Average Rating For Plenary Sessions (only 3 Plenary Sessions after 2015) 4.53 4.23 4.33 4.27 3.96 4.38 4.29 4.34 4.15  
The information presented in the Plenary Session I,Crucial Conversations, was useful.  4.49 (Wolfson)
 4.11
(Family Panel)
 4.41
(Katz-Hernandez)		 3.97
(Flexer)
 4.04
(Perrin)
 4.63  
(Suskind)
 4.49 (Yoshinaga-Itano) 4.11              (10 Years of EHDI) 4.47 (Caraway)
  
The information presented in Plenary Session II, Broadening Perspectives: A Collaboration… on Deaf Educaiton, was useful.  4.55
(Brooks & Horejes)		 4.25
(GA Pathway)
 4.09
(Vohr)
 4.37
(Kolb)
 4.37 (Moeller)
 4.39
(Student Panel)		 4.24 (Bernhardt)
 4.52 (Rosenblum)
 3.43
(Noyek)
The informaiton presented in Plenary Session III, Shine a Light: Fostering Development across Domains, was useful.  4.55 (Szarkowski) 4.29
(Nutt)		 4.49 (Coleman) 4.46 (Szymanski) 3.72
(Davis)		 4.26
(Petitto)		 4.16
(Kisor)		 4.5          (Mehl) 4.61 (Coleman)  
For 2015-2018 there were only 3 Plenary Sessions 3.69 (Comeau) 4.23 (QI Panel) 4.27 (Shaeffer) 4.25
(H&V Panel)		 4.09 (Johnson)
The State Stakeholders' Meeting time was useful for networking with others in my state/region.  4.48 4.39 4.47 4.47 4.32 4.23 4.09 3.89 N/A  
The length of the EHDI Annual Meeting was adequate for learning.  4.53 4.28 4.5 4.32 4.26 4.34 4.24 4.2 4.27
The length of time available for networking and others was adequate 4.38 4.14 4.3 4.13 4.1 4.21 4.02 4 4.13  
The learning objectvies for the meeting were met. (new category in 2018) 4.33                
The process for obtaining Continuing Educaiton Unities (CEUs) was easy to understand.  4.65 3.76 4.25 4.32 4.28 4.44 4.1 4.11 4.07  
The pre-registration process was well organized.  4.77 4.5 4.66 4.72 4.59 4.67 4.65 4.64 4.64
The on-site registration process was well organized.  4.83 4.57 4.43 4.73 4.65 4.77 4.69 4.65 4.67  
Meeting staff effectively answered questions and assisted participants.  4.65 4.49 4.5 4.52 4.59 4.68 4.63 0.59 4.63
The hotel meeting facilities were appropriate for the EHDI Annual Meeting.  4.69 4.56 4.43 4.18 4.44 4.68 4.24 4.36 4.41  
The meeting provided adequate audio-visual equipment and technical support.  4.73 4.55 4.41 4.43 4.49 4.72 4.5 4.64 4.67
AVERAGE RATING FOR TOPICAL SESSION EVALUATIONS 2018 data 2017 data 2016 data 2015 data 2014 data 2013 data 2012 data 2011 data 2010 data  
(1=poor, 5=excellent) average average average average average average average average average  
Overall Quality 4.61 4.61 4.58 4.55 4.54 4.48 4.43 4.49 4.44  
Organization/Clrity of Presentation 4.66 4.69 4.53 4.58 4.56 4.5 4.47 4.5 4.47
Usefulness of Information 4.58 4.56 4.54 4.52 4.51 4.47 4.42 4.44 4.39  
Relevance of Topic 4.62 4.69 4.68 4.55 4.63 4.6 4.56 4.6 4.54
Adequate Opportunity to Participate 4.7 4.48 4.44 4.64 4.42 4.31 4.24 4.35 4.25  
Usefulness of Handouts / Support Materials / Slides 4.48 4.53 4.52 4.42 4.49 4.4 4.36 4.37 4.35
Objectives Met (new category in 2014) 4.55 4.6 4.58 4.47 4.54          
EXHIBITOR EVALUATIONS 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010  
Most Important Reasons Your Firm Came to EHDI: % of Response % of Response % of Response % of Response % of Response % of Response % of Response % of Response % of Response  
Exposure 84.6% 84.6% 95.8% 60.0% 37.2% 68.8% 61.4% 57.7% 51.2%
Leads/Sales 30.8% 30.8% 29.2% 26.7% 20.9% 12.5% 20.5% 11.5% 19.5%  
New Product/Service 30.8% 19.2% 16.7% 26.7% 11.6% 0.0% 6.8% 7.7% 9.8%
Maintain Current clients 30.8% 19.2% 20.8% 26.7% 18.6% 12.5% 6.8% 7.7% 7.3%  
Get marketplace information 7.7% 7.7% 4.2% 6.7% 4.7% 6.3% 0.0% 7.7% 4.9%
Competitors were there 15.4% 7.7% 12.5% 6.7% 4.7% 0.0% 2.3% 3.8% 2.4%  
Rate the Following: (1=Too Short ; 3=Just Right ; 5=Too Long)                    
Amount of time exhibits were open on Sunday 2.77 2.96 2.83 2.80 3.10          
Amount of time exhibits were open on Monday 3.92 3.62 3.48 3.14 3.38 4.18 4.12 3.75 4.05
Amount of time exhibits were open on Tuesday 2.55 2.76 2.71 2.92 3.00 3.20 3.39 3.20 3.20  
Rate the Following: (1=Not Enough, 3=Just Right, 5=Too Much)                    
Space allowed for your exhibit 2.92 2.96 3.04 3.00 2.95 2.91 2.79 3.00 2.90  
Traffic flow by your exhibit -- -- -- -- 2.57 2.64 2.85 2.71 2.71
Sunday Traffic flow 2.67 2.00 2.00 2.85            
Monday Traffic flow 3.42 2.87 2.55 3.08          
Tuesday Traffic Flow 3.50 3.22 2.82 3.09            
Would you recommend that your compnay exhibit next year?  yes=10 yes=20 Yes=22 Yes=13 Yes=18 Yes=8 Yes=29 Yes=15 Yes=20  
  No=1 No-0 No=1 No=0 No=0 No=1 No=1 No=0 No=1  
  Unsure=2 Unsure=4 Unsure=1 Unsure=2 Unsure=2 Ynsure=2 Unsure=0 Unsure=1 Unsure=1  
                     
2018 INSTRUCTIONAL SESSIONS # of evaluations Quality Organization Usefulness Objectives Met Relevance Participation Handouts Overall Average Rating
Personalized Professional Development for Early Intervention Professionals 21 4.50 4.72 4.55 4.48 4.55 4.71 4.40 4.56
Using LENA Technology to Enhance Intervention, Progress Monitoring and Assessment 30 4.77 4.73 4.84 4.77 4.84 4.71 4.70 4.77  
Monitoring the fidelity of early intervention services for children who are deaf or hard of hearing  38 4.57 4.51 4.81 4.49 4.70 4.84 4.62 4.65
Medical Home Enhancement via Integrative Solutions 8 4.88 4.88 4.88 4.80 4.88 4.80 4.71 4.83  
Brain Architecture Foundations for the Future 33 4.91 4.94 4.94 4.94 4.94 4.91 4.90 4.93
Cytomegalovirus Action - CMV Public Health and Policy Advocacy 29 5.00 5.00 4.93 4.93 5.00 4.97 4.90 4.96  
Uniquely Delivering Family-to-Family Support Within EHDI Systems and Beyond 50 4.63 4.70 4.62 4.74 4.76 4.75 4.68 4.70
Parents as Collaborative Leaders (PACL) Training - The NC EHDI Experience  18 4.56 4.61 4.56 4.76 4.83 4.94 4.71 4.71  
Visual Communication and Sign Language Checklist, Online version (VCSL:O) training  18 4.21 4.28 4.37 4.33 4.37 4.37 4.36 4.33
Technology 101: A Hands-on Workshop for Supporting Optimal Outcomes in Children with Hearing Loss 40 4.68 4.73 4.68 4.63 4.78 4.75 4.68 4.70  
Language Deprivation: Understanding the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 57 4.60 4.65 4.67 4.62 4.88 4.76 4.44 4.66
Horse as Interventionist: An Interactive Relationship Focused Experience for Parents and Providers  9 4.89 4.89 4.78 4.78 4.89 4.89 4.71 4.83  
 
EHDI 101 45 4.75 4.71 4.59 4.62 4.75 3.94 4.69 4.58
 
Poster Presentations 121 4.87 4.82 4.83 4.84 4.85 4.77 4.92 4.84  
                   
 
Roles of Meeting Attendees
  2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Total Meeting Registrants  1153 1008 1119 884 861 926 924 863 716  
Advocacy Group 87 50 45 70 49 55 56 56 37
Audiologist 198 185 190 187 148 166 181 193 160  
Early Intervention Provider 193 182 199 173 150 157 179 137 126
EHDI Program Staff 139 136                
Family of a Child with Hearing Loss 206 157 137 164 134 125 138 100 59
Federal Agency 20 22 15 9 7 10 15 29 20  
Hospital/Birthing Center 63 55 66 61 50 40 50 52 57
Local Health Dept.  15 27 19 17 18 18 10 17 8  
Medical Provider 50 70 54 51 65 80 65 64 11
Non-Profit Agency 197 126 134 150 145 149 157 113 100  
Part C Agency/Provider 56 58 63 56 59 59 72 154 145
State Education Agency 111 101 72 71 69 86 78 50 60  
State Health Dept.  125 131 144 153 145 164 143 64 39
Student 148 122 171 113 70 93 111 154 145  
University 160 160 198 139 0 138 167 117 55
Other 108 295   59 0 43 105 126 94  
Exhibitors 50 85 48 33 43 43 52 41 40
  1926 1584 1555 1506 1152 426 1579 1467 1156