| OVERALL CONFERENCE EVALUATIONS | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | ||||||||
| (1=strongly disagree…. To.... 5=strongly agree) | average | average | average | average | average | average | average | average | average | average | ||||||||
| I am confident that I can promote knowledge/awareness of successful EHDI implementation strategies. | 4.49 | 4.65 | 4.46 | 4.45 | 4.49 | 4.41 | 4.40 | 4.32 | 4.33 | 4.33 | ||||||||
| I am confident that I can share current research and research methods related to EHDI. | 4.38 | 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. | 4.42 | 4.55 | 4.36 | 4.31 | 4.30 | 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. | 4.45 | 4.61 | 4.39 | 4.40 | 4.45 | 4.30 | 4.34 | 4.28 | 4.31 | 4.29 | ||||||||
| The meeting content was relevant to my work or participation in the EHDI system. | 4.50 | 4.66 | 4.49 | 4.44 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||||||||
| The meeting was effective in addressing current EHDI issues. | 4.44 | 4.58 | 4.33 | 4.51 | 4.50 | 4.41 | 4.45 | 4.41 | 4.44 | 4.38 | ||||||||
| Average Rating For Plenary Sessions (only 3 Plenary Sessions after 2015) | 4.27 | 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, From Burnout to Esprit de Corps: Taking Care of Each Other for the Care of the Families We Serve, was useful. | 4.29 (Swensen) | 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) |
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| The information presented in Plenary Session II, The Role of Fathers of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Toddlers in Educational Practice, was useful. | 4.09 (Hintermair) | 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) |
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| The information presented in Plenary Session III, Unilateral Hearing Loss in Children: Outcomes and Current Options, was useful. | 4.42 (Tharpe) | 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) | ||||||||
| From 2015 forward, 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. | 4.42 | 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. | 4.35 | 4.53 | 4.28 | 4.50 | 4.32 | 4.26 | 4.34 | 4.24 | 4.20 | 4.27 | ||||||||
| The length of time available for networking and others was adequate. | 4.31 | 4.38 | 4.14 | 4.30 | 4.13 | 4.10 | 4.21 | 4.02 | 4.00 | 4.13 | ||||||||
| The learning objectives for the meeting were met. (new category in 2018) | 4.16 | 4.33 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||||||||
| The process for obtaining Continuing Education Units (CEUs) was easy to understand. | 4.40 | 4.65 | 3.76 | 4.25 | 4.32 | 4.28 | 4.44 | 4.10 | 4.11 | 4.07 | ||||||||
| The pre-registration process was well organized. | 4.54 | 4.77 | 4.50 | 4.66 | 4.72 | 4.59 | 4.67 | 4.65 | 4.64 | 4.64 | ||||||||
| The on-site registration process was well organized. | 4.56 | 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. | 4.52 | 4.65 | 4.49 | 4.50 | 4.52 | 4.59 | 4.68 | 4.63 | 0.59 | 4.63 | ||||||||
| The hotel meeting facilities were appropriate for the EHDI Annual Meeting. | 4.39 | 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. | 4.51 | 4.73 | 4.55 | 4.41 | 4.43 | 4.49 | 4.72 | 4.50 | 4.64 | 4.67 | ||||||||
| AVERAGE RATING FOR TOPICAL SESSION EVALUATIONS | 2019 data | 2018 data | 2017 data | 2016 data | 2015 data | 2014 data | 2013 data | 2012 data | 2011 data | 2010 data | ||||||||
| (1=poor ….to…. 5=excellent) | average | average | average | average | average | average | average | average | average | average | ||||||||
| Overall Quality | 4.66 | 4.61 | 4.61 | 4.58 | 4.55 | 4.54 | 4.48 | 4.43 | 4.49 | 4.44 | ||||||||
| Organization/Clarity of Presentation | 4.69 | 4.66 | 4.69 | 4.53 | 4.58 | 4.56 | 4.50 | 4.47 | 4.50 | 4.47 | ||||||||
| Usefulness of Information | 4.64 | 4.58 | 4.56 | 4.54 | 4.52 | 4.51 | 4.47 | 4.42 | 4.44 | 4.39 | ||||||||
| Relevance of Topic | 4.67 | 4.62 | 4.69 | 4.68 | 4.55 | 4.63 | 4.60 | 4.56 | 4.60 | 4.54 | ||||||||
| Adequate Opportunity to Participate | 4.76 | 4.70 | 4.48 | 4.44 | 4.64 | 4.42 | 4.31 | 4.24 | 4.35 | 4.25 | ||||||||
| Usefulness of Handouts / Support Materials / Slides | 4.48 | 4.48 | 4.53 | 4.52 | 4.42 | 4.49 | 4.40 | 4.36 | 4.37 | 4.35 | ||||||||
| Objectives Met (new category in 2014) | 4.60 | 4.55 | 4.60 | 4.58 | 4.47 | 4.54 | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||||||||
| EXHIBITOR EVALUATIONS | 2019 | 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 | % of Response | ||||||||
| Exposure | 77.8% | 84.6% | 84.6% | 95.8% | 60.0% | 37.2% | 68.8% | 61.4% | 57.7% | 51.2% | ||||||||
| Leads/Sales | 11.1% | 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% | -- | 6.8% | 7.7% | 9.8% | ||||||||
| Maintain Current clients | 11.1% | 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% | -- | 7.7% | 4.9% | ||||||||
| Competitors were there | -- | 15.4% | 7.7% | 12.5% | 6.7% | 4.7% | -- | 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 | 3.12 | 2.77 | 2.96 | 2.83 | 2.80 | 3.10 | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||||||||
| Amount of time exhibits were open on Monday | 3.56 | 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 | 3.00 | 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 | 2.79 | 2.92 | 2.96 | 3.04 | 3.00 | 2.95 | 2.91 | 2.79 | 3.00 | 2.90 | ||||||||
| Sunday Traffic flow | 2.65 | 2.67 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.85 | 2.57 | 2.64 | 2.85 | 2.71 | 2.71 | ||||||||
| Monday Traffic flow | 2.78 | 3.42 | 2.87 | 2.55 | 3.08 | |||||||||||||
| Tuesday Traffic flow | 2.94 | 3.50 | 3.22 | 2.82 | 3.09 | |||||||||||||
| Would you recommend that your company exhibit next year? | Yes=16 | Yes=10 | Yes=20 | Yes=22 | Yes=13 | Yes=18 | Yes=8 | Yes=29 | Yes=15 | Yes=20 | ||||||||
| No=0 | No=1 | No=0 | No=1 | No=0 | No=0 | No=1 | No=1 | No=0 | No=1 | |||||||||
| Unsure=2 | Unsure=2 | Unsure=4 | Unsure=1 | Unsure=2 | Unsure=2 | Unsure=2 | Unsure=0 | Unsure=1 | Unsure=1 | |||||||||
| 2019 INSTRUCTIONAL SESSIONS | # of evaluations | Quality | Organization | Usefulness | Objectives Met | Relevance | Participation | Handouts | Overall Average Rating | |||||||||
| Expanding Tele-audiology Services in Rural Alaska: An EHDI Pilot Program | 13 | 4.62 | 4.57 | 4.65 | 4.62 | 4.78 | 4.59 | 4.44 | 4.61 | |||||||||
| IDEA and Advocacy Learning Session | 24 | 4.92 | 4.92 | 5.00 | 4.92 | 4.96 | 4.92 | 4.95 | 4.94 | |||||||||
| The Whole Child: Incorporating Developmental Milestones into Assessment, Lesson Planning, Play and Daily Activities | 21 | 4.57 | 4.86 | 4.67 | 4.71 | 4.76 | 4.95 | 4.85 | 4.77 | |||||||||
| A Seat at the Table: Diverse Perspectives on Parent-School-Professionals Cooperation | 30 | 4.73 | 4.87 | 4.73 | 4.73 | 4.77 | 4.93 | 4.71 | 4.78 | |||||||||
| Action Planning: Increase Education about and Awareness of Congenital Cytomegalovirus among EHDI Stakeholders | 29 | 4.93 | 4.93 | 4.90 | 4.86 | 4.93 | 4.97 | 4.75 | 4.90 | |||||||||
| Creating Cohesive Deaf and Hard of Hearing Leadership in EHDI Systems and Beyond | 24 | 4.58 | 4.50 | 4.46 | 4.43 | 4.63 | 4.71 | 4.47 | 4.54 | |||||||||
| Difficult Conversations: Delivering News, Challenging False Ideas, and Conveying Hard-to-Digest Information | 72 | 4.65 | 4.61 | 4.67 | 4.63 | 4.82 | 4.79 | 4.58 | 4.68 | |||||||||
| Listening and Spoken Language: From Start to Finish | 47 | 4.40 | 4.36 | 4.55 | 4.43 | 4.77 | 4.00 | 3.93 | 4.35 | |||||||||
| Medical Considerations in the Management of Pediatric Hearing Loss | 38 | 4.71 | 4.63 | 4.66 | 4.76 | 4.79 | 4.65 | 4.50 | 4.67 | |||||||||
| Promoting Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students' Literacy in American Sign Language and English: A Complete Visual Bilingual Approach | 13 | 4.75 | 4.54 | 4.75 | 4.75 | 4.67 | 4.83 | 4.58 | 4.70 | |||||||||
| Strategies for Engaging Parents in Early Intervention Sessions | 36 | 4.47 | 4.58 | 4.58 | 4.44 | 4.66 | 4.56 | 4.48 | 4.54 | |||||||||
| The Basics of Understanding Cued Speech | 3 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | |||||||||
| Grant Writing Workshop | 31 | 4.83 | 4.70 | 4.90 | 4.87 | 4.93 | 4.90 | 4.76 | 4.84 | |||||||||
| What it Means to Hold Space: Applications for Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Providers | 6 | 4.67 | 4.67 | 4.67 | 4.67 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 4.67 | 4.76 | |||||||||
| Poster Presentations | 170 | 4.56 | 4.59 | 4.60 | 4.59 | 4.70 | 4.66 | 4.82 | 4.65 | |||||||||
| # of evaluations | Helped understand EHDI | Ideas on how to benefit | What is EHDI? | The Role of HRSA in the EHDI System | The Role of CDC in the EHDI System | The Role of Non-Profit Organizations in EHDI | Connecting EHDI with the Medical Home | Engaging Families in EHDI Systems | Family-Centered Early Intervention and EHDI | |||||||||
| EHDI 101 | 55 | 4.50 | 4.56 | 4.69 | 4.45 | 4.35 | 4.51 | 4.60 | 4.66 | 4.65 | ||||||||
| Roles of Meeting Attendees | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||
| Total Meeting Registrants | 979 | 1153 | 1008 | 1119 | 884 | 861 | 926 | 924 | 863 | 716 | ||||||||
| Advocacy Group | 93 | 87 | 50 | 45 | 70 | 49 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 37 | ||||||||
| Audiologist | 183 | 198 | 185 | 190 | 187 | 148 | 166 | 181 | 193 | 160 | ||||||||
| Early Intervention Provider | 241 | 193 | 182 | 199 | 173 | 150 | 157 | 179 | 137 | 126 | ||||||||
| EHDI Program Staff | 144 | 139 | 136 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||||||||
| Family of a Child with Hearing Loss | 197 | 206 | 157 | 137 | 164 | 134 | 125 | 138 | 100 | 59 | ||||||||
| Federal Agency | 10 | 20 | 22 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 29 | 20 | ||||||||
| Hospital/Birthing Center | 56 | 63 | 55 | 66 | 61 | 50 | 40 | 50 | 52 | 57 | ||||||||
| Local Health Dept. | 18 | 15 | 27 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 17 | 8 | ||||||||
| Medical Provider | 29 | 50 | 70 | 54 | 51 | 65 | 80 | 65 | 64 | 11 | ||||||||
| Non-Profit Agency | 226 | 197 | 126 | 134 | 150 | 145 | 149 | 157 | 113 | 100 | ||||||||
| Part C Agency/Provider | 122 | 56 | 58 | 63 | 56 | 59 | 59 | 72 | 154 | 145 | ||||||||
| State Education Agency | 65 | 111 | 101 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 86 | 78 | 50 | 60 | ||||||||
| State Health Dept. | 102 | 125 | 131 | 144 | 153 | 145 | 164 | 143 | 64 | 39 | ||||||||
| Student | 133 | 148 | 122 | 171 | 113 | 70 | 93 | 111 | 154 | 145 | ||||||||
| University | 131 | 160 | 160 | 198 | 139 | -- | 138 | 167 | 117 | 55 | ||||||||
| Other | 167 | 108 | 295 | -- | 59 | -- | 43 | 105 | 126 | 94 | ||||||||
| Exhibitors | 49 | 50 | 85 | 48 | 33 | 43 | 43 | 52 | 41 | 40 | ||||||||
| Total Meeting Attendees | 1966 | 1926 | 1962 | 1555 | 1506 | 1152 | 1426 | 1579 | 1467 | 1156 | ||||||||