49th Annual Convention & Expo: Envision the Possibilities EVALUATION FORM

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1. CEUs:

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Overall, how would the rate the 2024 Providers' Council Convention & Expo?*

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1 is Boring, 10 is Fantastic

General Sessions

	Not Satisfied	Somewhat Satisfied	Very Satisfied	N/A Did not attend
AM Welcome/Special Remarks
Keynote (Xavier Ramey)
Awards of Excellence Ceremony
Luncheon
Peer Provider Awards
Chair's Award and Reception

Comments about the General Sessions?

Did you attend an AM Workshop?

YesNo

What AM Workshop did you attend?

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (AM Workshop 1: Leveraging Workplace Mentoring to Advance Careers)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Understand the benefits of mentorship for career and leadership development.
Learn how to support the career development of foreign-born workforce.
Learn strategies for designing and implementing effective mentorship programs.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (AM Workshop 2: Hot Topics in Employment Law for Non-Profit Providers)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Understand the requirements of the United States Department of Labor's recently released final rule, updating the Fair Labor Standards Act overtime pay requirements.
Identify key considerations when receiving a request for a leave of absence or an accommodation in the workplace.
Prepare to implement best practices for identifying, addressing and documenting employee performance issues.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (AM Workshop 3: Chat with Commissioners: Disability and Community Services)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Hear about departmental updates from the Massachusetts Department of Disability Services.
Hear about departmental updates from the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind.
Hear about departmental updates from the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (AM Workshop 4: Chat with Secretaries & Commissioners: Public and Mental Health, Veterans Services and Elder Affairs)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Hear about departmental updates from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health.
Hear about departmental updates from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs.
Hear about departmental updates from the Massachusetts Department of Veterans' Services.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (AM Workshop 5: CEO & Board Alignment: Strategies for Success)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Learn how to conduct a Board self-assessment on market awareness and strategic expertise.
Learn how to craft a communication plan for fostering open dialogue between the Board and CEO.
Develop a Board engagement plan to empower strategic contribution.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (AM Workshop 6: Legal and Financial Update and Best Practices)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Learn about new accounting and financial audit rules and guidance.
Gain insight on board of director's role in addressing organization crisis.
Understand the implications of Supreme Court's higher education affirmative action decision.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (AM Workshop 7: Unraveling the Profitability)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Identify different methods of allocating costs to programs to meet external and internal reporting needs.
Be able to measure impact and profitability to identify the value of a program to an organization.
Identify ideas on how to incorporate program analysis into strategic decision making.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (AM Workshop 8: Grow Your Career in Health and Human Services)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Learn how to conduct a personal assessment of their current professional skill set.
Learn how to create a career strategy naming at least one targeted position within human services for themselves.
Learn how to create a plan to develop the skills needed for their targeted position(s) within human service

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (AM Workshop 9: Let's Get Personal...About Personal Finance, That Is!)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Learn about the barriers we face learning about money as adults.
Learn how companies can help employees learn about money.
Learn how we can advocate for personal finance education for ALL.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (AM Workshop 10: Filling in the Generation Gap: Gender, Sex, Race and Advocacy)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Learn how to connect with young advocates and meet them where they are.
Explore how the GSR (Gender, Sex, and Race) cycle has continued, and the nuances of advocacy as a result.
Identify and utilize best practice when working with folx who identify as trans/gender expansive and struggling with disordered eating and body image.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (AM Workshop 11: Gender Diversity Intersection with Disordered Eating & Body Image)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Explore the etiology of disordered eating and body image issues in trans/gender expansive populations.
Explore impacts of socialization and marginalization regarding food and bodies within the trans/gender expansive community.
Identify and utilize best practice when working with folx who identify as trans/gender expansive and struggling with disordered eating and body image.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (AM Workshop 12: Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) Implementation in a Post-Covid World)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Gain insight into the shift in the PBS implementation trajectory based on the new reality of supports and services, post-Covid.
How to envision new possibilities for PBS implementation to include development of person-centered day supports (a meaningful day) for individuals who are not in day programs, shifting to a 24/7 residential care model.
Understand how to utilize existing resources to implement PBS, given the staffing shortage crisis and the lack of funding to support PBS-specific positions.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (AM Workshop 13: Welcoming Haitian Arrivals: An Introduction to Immigration Process)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Gain an understanding of the immigration pathways and processes that newly arrived Haitians in Massachusetts are navigating.
Gain an understanding of best cultural practices in working with new Haitian arrivals.
Gain insight into the country conditions leading individuals and families to seek safety in the United States.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (AM Workshop 14: Belonging is the New Inclusion: Dimensions of Authentic Community)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Assess community program features and supports, identify the model of participation and evaluate the benefits and challenges of each type.
Understand the essential dimensions of belonging and provide examples of how these may manifest for individuals with disabilities in various community settings.
Develop skills to advocate for and create community connections where individuals with disabilities feel meaningfully included and valued.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (AM Workshop 15: Ethical Supervision of Mental Health Counselors [and others])?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Learn the overview of legal and ethical supervision in a large employment setting.
Identify current standards of practice for supervision model, documentation and recordkeeping.
Learn about recommended action items for employers and supervisors on a macro level to advocate and promote workforce development.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (AM Workshop 16: Restorative Practice and Building Communities of Healing)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Introduce restorative practices and core assumptions.
Develop skills on the use of circle as a healing modality.
Provide exposure to circle practice.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (AM Workshop 17: Building Reputation and Driving Development Through Storytelling)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Understand the role of storytelling in reputation building.
Develop skills to create and utilize impactful stories for fundraising.
Learn how to implement storytelling techniques to drive organizational development and change.

How would satisfied were you with your AM Workshop?

	Not Satisfied	Somewhat Satisfied	Very Satisfied
Content matched written description
Session content was an appropriate level
Delivered an effective and clear presentation
Handouts/slides were useful
Presenters were knowledgeable about subject matter
Presenters were enthusiastic about subject matter
Presenters encouraged audience participation
Comfort of workshop room
Workshop was 90 minutes in length

Comments about your AM Workshop session?

Did you attend a PM Workshop?

YesNo

What PM workshop did you attend?

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (PM Workshop 18: Organizational Strategies for Supporting Gender-Expansive Staff)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Understand the progression of the trans rights movement and challenges it has faced, and how that relates to human services.
Learn how to create tangible ways to offer support in the agency.
Learn how to generate pathways to organizational collaboration and creating supportive policies.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (PM Workshop 19: Strategies for Building and Sustaining Inclusive Organizations)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Learn strategies to evaluate the current state of your DEIB initiatives and how to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
Learn how to create checklists to guide through the key components of a successful DEIB program, from recruitment and hiring practices to employee engagement.
Identify potential pitfalls in wording job descriptions and job postings, as well as identify how hiring for lived experience is an important diversity, inclusion and equity practice.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (PM Workshop 20: Hiring and Managing Staff with Lived Experience)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Learn at least two essential ways to support staff with lived experience.
Learn how lived experience and one's personal story is a tool that needs to be learned and practiced to use to connect to others.
Identify potential pitfalls in wording job descriptions and job postings, as well as identify how hiring for lived experience is an important diversity, inclusion and equity practice.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (PM Workshop 21: Chat with the Commissioners: Children Youth and Families)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Hear about departmental updates from the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families.
Hear about departmental updates from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education.
Hear about departmental updates from the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (PM Workshop 22: Harnessing AI Tools in Behavioral Health and Human Services)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Understand the fundamental principles and applications of AI in behavioral health and human services.
Identify and evaluate the potential benefits and challenges of integrating AI tools in clinical practice and administrative functions.
Develop strategies for the effective and ethical implementation of AI technologies to enhance service delivery and client care.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (PM Workshop 23: Maximizing Impact, Minimizing Cost)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Be able to access the current state of the organization, where the vulnerabilities are and how they might be addressed.
Explore frameworks for effective decision-making and implementation.
Build organizational capacity to enhance resilience and sustainability.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (PM Workshop 24: Charitable Giving Panel)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Learn about current trends in charitable giving.
Gain insight into the funder’s perspective on priorities and strategies in charitable giving.
Able to have questions related to charitable giving answered by the panelists.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (PM Workshop 25: The Convergence of Cybersecurity & Data Privacy)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Understand the threats facing organizations from a cybersecurity and privacy lens.
Learn strategies to implement in order to mitigate associated risks.
Develop forward-looking plans to create resiliency.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (PM Workshop 26: Sensational Story Time Yoga Program)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Able to discuss the research-based benefits of yoga for children with autism and understand the main components of Sensational Story Time Yoga.
Learn the science behind the Sensational Story Time Yoga approach and how it nurtures the mind, body and spirit.
Learn from parents about the impact of the program, see sample sensory kits and learn how to use them to improve engagement and how to integrate various yoga components to complement the featured story.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (PM Workshop 27: Conflict Skills for Human Service Professionals)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Learn about the styles of responses to conflict.
Learn about the common myths about conflicts and the dynamics of people engaged in conflict.
Learn about how conflict escalates and be able to identify strategies for de-escalation and prevention.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (PM Workshop 28: Exploring Adolescent Identity: Healing Through Physical Activity?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the social, psychological and behavioral detriments experienced by adolescents exposed to trauma.
Learn how trauma affects identity formation in adolescents and discover strategies to support healthy identity development.
Explore how to integrate principles of positive youth development into physical activities to promote resilience, life skills and overall well-being in adolescents.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (PM Workshop 29: Smart & Assistive Technologies in Action in Independent Living)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Understand case studies where people with I/DD and other disabilities moved to independent living with technology.
Learn about specific assistive, smart home and remote support technologies that support independent living.
Learn ways to change the culture within organizations to move from care taking service delivery to supporting people with disabilities in independent living situations.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (PM Workshop 30: Envision Evidence-Based - Community Treatment That Works!)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Learn the basic premise of Multisystemic Therapy.
Learn about MST evidence-based practices, how model fidelity is measured and maintained, and outcomes that have impact on individual families to state budgets and resources.
Illustrate practical application of MST on a case exampes.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (PM Workshop 31: Drug Story Theater)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Understand the I-M Approach.
Understand Theory of Mind.
Learn about the power of peer-to-peer as a prevention and treatment tool.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (PM Workshop 32: The Accountability Challenge)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Develop a modern definition of accountability that drives more effective outcomes.
Learn how to cultivate individual and team behaviors that foster a stronger culture of accountability and transparency organizationally.
Learn vocabulary and gain understanding of these concepts and behaviors within teams and across the organization.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (PM Workshop 33: Neurodiversity in the Workplace)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Gain a basic understanding about neurodiversity and the strengths/challenges that are commonly associated with people who are neurodiverse.
Increase knowledge of how to support all staff, especially the neurodiverse.
Leave with realistic, actionable steps to take back that will increase accessibility in the workplace.

How well were each of the workshop goals achieved (PM Workshop 34: Isolation, Inclusion & Community Care: Improving Employee Wellness)?

	Poorly Achieved	Somewhat Achieved	Highly Achieved
Expand understanding of the connections between isolation, identity and career stage.
Learn components and benefits of a community care model.
Develop at least one new tactic to apply in the workplace.

How would satisfied were you with your PM Workshop?

	Not Satisfied	Somewhat Satisfied	Very Satisfied
Content matched written description
Session content was an appropriate level
Delivered an effective and clear presentation
Handouts/slides were useful
Presenters were knowledgeable about subject matter
Presenters were enthusiastic about subject matter
Presenters encouraged audience participation
Comfort of workshop room
Workshop was 90 minutes in length

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