OVERALL CONFERENCE EVALUATIONS
(1=strongly disagree, 5=strongly agree)
2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
average average average average average average average average average average average
I am confident that I can promote knowledge/awareness of successful EHDI implementation strategies. 4.63 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. 4.43 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. 4.49 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. 4.53 4.45 4.61 4.39 4.40 4.45 4.30 4.34 4.28 4.31
The meeting content was relevant to my work or participation in the EHDI system. 4.60 4.50 4.66 4.49 4.44 -- -- -- -- -- --
The meeting was effective in addressing current EHDI issues. 4.67 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) 4.52 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, HRSA's Vision for Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Programs, was useful. 4.47
(Warren)
4.29
(Swenson)
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, Survive and Thrive, was useful. 4.41
(Hipple)
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)
The information presented in Plenary Session III, Putting Ourselves Into the Story: Promoting Resilience for Children Who are DHH and their Families, was useful. 4.68
(Voss)
4.42
(Tharpe)
4.55
(Szarkowski)
4.29
(Nutt)
4.49
(Coleman)
4.46
(Szymanski)
3.72
(Davis)
4.26
(Petitto)
4.16
(Kisor)
4.50
(Mehl)
4.61
(Coleman)
For 2015-2020 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. 4.46 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. 4.57 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. 4.44 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) 4.25 4.16 4.33 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
The process for obtaining Continuing Education Units (CEUs) was easy to understand. 4.57 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. 4.71 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. 4.70 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. 4.66 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. 4.65 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. 4.79 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
(1=poor, 5=excellent)
2020 data 2019 data 2018 data 2017 data 2016 data 2015 data 2014 data 2013 data 2012 data 2011 data 2010 data
average average average average average average average average average average average
Overall Quality 4.65 4.66 4.61 4.61 4.58 4.55 4.54 4.48 4.43 4.49 4.44
Organization/Clarity of Presentation 4.67 4.69 4.66 4.69 4.53 4.58 4.56 4.50 4.47 4.50 4.47
Usefulness of Information 4.61 4.64 4.58 4.56 4.54 4.52 4.51 4.47 4.42 4.44 4.39
Relevance of Topic 4.66 4.67 4.62 4.69 4.68 4.55 4.63 4.60 4.56 4.60 4.54
Adequate Opportunity to Participate 4.73 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 4.54 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) 4.61 4.60 4.55 4.60 4.58 4.47 4.54 -- -- -- --
EXHIBITOR EVALUATIONS
Most Important Reasons Your Firm Came to EHDI:
2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
% of Response % of Response % of Response % of Response % of Response % of Response % of Response % of Response % of Response % of Response % of Response
Exposure 33.3% 77.8% 84.6% 84.6% 95.8% 60.0% 37.2% 68.8% 61.4% 57.7% 51.2%
Leads/Sales 33.3% 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 33.3% 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 5.00 3.12 2.77 2.96 2.83 2.80 3.10 -- -- -- --
Amount of time exhibits were open on Monday 3.00 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 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 2.00 2.65 2.67 2.00 2.00 2.85 2.57 2.64 2.85 2.71 2.71
Monday Traffic flow 3.00 2.78 3.42 2.87 2.55 3.08
Tuesday Traffic flow 3.00 2.94 3.50 3.22 2.82 3.09
Would you recommend that your company exhibit next year? Yes=1
No=0
Unsure=0
Yes=16
No=0
Unsure=2
Yes=10
No=1
Unsure=2
Yes=20
No=0
Unsure=4
Yes=22
No=1
Unsure=1
Yes=13
No=0
Unsure=2
Yes=18
No=0
Unsure=2
Yes=8
No=1
Unsure=2
Yes=29
No=1
Unsure=0
Yes=15
No=0
Unsure=1
Yes=20
No=1
Unsure=1
2020 INSTRUCTIONAL SESSIONS # of evaluations Quality Organization Usefulness Objectives Met Relevance Participation Handouts Overall Average Rating
In Plain Sight: Using Materials in the Home for EI Sessions 25 4.92 4.92 4.92 4.84 4.92 4.92 4.92 4.91
Parent Leadership Learning Party 14 4.79 4.71 5.00 4.93 4.93 5.00 4.79 4.88
Families Entering Early Intervention: A Systems View 19 4.47 4.47 4.47 4.47 4.63 4.63 4.05 4.46
Theory of Mind: What? Why? How do you know? 26 4.96 4.92 4.92 4.96 4.96 4.88 4.92 4.93
IDEA and Advocacy Learning Session 19 4.74 4.79 4.89 4.89 4.95 4.84 4.68 4.83
Using the L2L to Identify Professional Development Needs Related to Spoken Communication 19 4.79 4.84 4.79 4.84 4.84 4.89 4.74 4.82
Developing Data Sharing Arrangements between EHDI and Part C to Improve Early Identification and Services 17 4.53 4.71 4.65 4.71 4.82 4.71 4.71 4.69
Listening and Spoken Language: From Start to Finish 28 4.82 4.82 4.79 4.86 4.89 4.71 4.82 4.82
Conducting an EHDI Program Needs Assessment: A Primer 13 4.38 4.46 4.46 4.23 4.77 5.00 3.92 4.46
Toward a Model Bilingual Curriculum: "Hand in Hand," Possibilities for an American Sign Language and Cued American English Curriculum for Ages 0-3 22 4.48 4.33 4.71 4.48 4.86 4.62 4.33 4.54
Let's Talk! Speaking Two Languages with Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing 41 4.73 4.80 4.73 4.76 4.80 4.44 4.56 4.69
Facilitative Skills for Improved Collaboration and Partnership 25 4.80 4.80 4.80 4.80 4.88 4.80 4.76 4.81
Medical Considerations in the Management of Pediatric Hearing Loss (CANCELLED) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
 
Poster Presentations 70 4.67 4.73 4.73 4.70 4.81 4.70 4.77 4.73
# of evaluations Overall Quality Organization/ Clarity of Presentation Usefulness of Information Relevance of Topic Usefulness of PowerPoint Slides Karl White Michelle Koplitz & Anna Maria Padlan Marcus Gaffney Candace Lindow-Davies Karen Hopkins
EHDI 101 64 4.73 4.80 4.75 4.86 4.80 4.81 4.75 4.77 4.80 4.83
Roles of Meeting Attendees
2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Total Meeting Registrants 941 979 1153 1008 1119 884 861 926 924 863 716
AAP 11 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Advocacy Group 72 93 87 50 45 70 49 55 56 56 37
Audiologist 162 183 198 185 190 187 148 166 181 193 160
Early Intervention Provider 209 241 193 182 199 173 150 157 179 137 126
EHDI Program Staff 145 144 139 136 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Family of a Child with Hearing Loss 192 197 206 157 137 164 134 125 138 100 59
Federal Agency 20 10 20 22 15 9 7 10 15 29 20
Hospital/Birthing Center 40 56 63 55 66 61 50 40 50 52 57
Local Health Dept. 18 18 15 27 19 17 18 18 10 17 8
Medical Provider 23 29 50 70 54 51 65 80 65 64 11
Non-Profit Agency 195 226 197 126 134 150 145 149 157 113 100
Part C Agency/Provider 105 122 56 58 63 56 59 59 72 154 145
State Education Agency 66 65 111 101 72 71 69 86 78 50 60
State Health Dept. 103 102 125 131 144 153 145 164 143 64 39
Student 110 133 148 122 171 113 70 93 111 154 145
University 127 131 160 160 198 139 -- 138 167 117 55
Other 143 167 108 295 -- 59 -- 43 105 126 94
Exhibitors 51 49 50 85 48 33 43 43 52 41 40
Total Meeting Attendees 1781 1966 1926 1962 1555 1506 1152 1426 1579 1467 1156