PST RESOURCE OVERVIEW A A A i iii

PST RESOURCE OVERVIEW A. A. A. i. iii. A. NAME of the resource Conference Reflections / tool WHAT is the purpose This is a tool to help conference participants capture their of the resource / tool? reflections after attending each workshop. The tools ask for key questions to help participants recall and share relevant information with community members. WHO developed the CSSP Capacity Builders. The tool was adapted to the resource / tool? (If it specific conference participants were attending. was adapted from an existing document, please include a citation for the original source. ) HOW should the I. Everyone gets a copy of the reflection sheet when resource / tool be they arrive to the conference before they start used? attending workshops, presentations. What circumstances II. This is for leaders to explain and for conference are ideal/appropriate? participants to complete. By whom and when? III. This can be used as a template and should be adapted Is a particular skill set to other events. Ideally, the tool is reviewed with or special preparation participants, as opposed to just including in a needed? registration packet, so they know they are expected to do the activity. WHY is this resource Attending conferences is a good way to build knowledge being recommended? and get information, but those attending need to (What makes is intentionally think through what they want to bring back to especially effective or their communities and why. Reflections tools help capture useful for community- general impression, make connections to the local work based work? ) they do, and highlight information they want to share. Creating is habit of reflection is critical to identify what works, identify any lessons learns, modify actions, and achieve continuous improvement.

Conference Reflections: Thursday, June 22, 2017 Plenary Session: Transformational Moments 1. What is one thing about the plenary that surprised you? 2. What information, tool, or resource did you learn about this plenary that relates to the current work of your Community Partnership? 3. Is there anything (information, tools, or resources) that you would like to share with your Best Start Community? Workshop I Title: ___________________ 1. What is one thing about this workshop that surprised or interested you? 2. What information, tool, or resource did you learn about today that relates to the current work of your Community Partnership? 3. Is there anything (information, tools, or resources) that you would like to share with your Best Start Community?

Conference Reflections: Friday, June 23, 2017 Morning Plenary: The Bay Area Story 1. What is one thing about the plenary that surprised you? 2. What information, tool, or resource did you learn about this plenary that relates to the current work of your Community Partnership? 3. Is there anything (information, tools, or resources) that you would like to share with your Best Start Community? Workshop Title: ___________________ 1. What is one thing about this workshop that surprised or interested you? 2. What information, tool, or resource did you learn about today that relates to the current work of your Community Partnership? 3. Is there anything (information, tools, or resources) that you would like to share with your Best Start Community?

Conference Reflections: Friday, June 23, 2017 Lunch Plenary: Family Engagement and Equity 1. What is one thing about the plenary that surprised you? 2. What information, tool, or resource did you learn about this plenary that relates to the current work of your Community Partnership? 3. Is there anything (information, tools, or resources) that you would like to share with your Best Start Community? Workshop Title: ___________________ 1. What is one thing about this workshop that surprised or interested you? 2. What information, tool, or resource did you learn about today that relates to the current work of your Community Partnership? 3. Is there anything (information, tools, or resources) that you would like to share with your Best Start Community?

Conference Reflections: Friday, June 23, 2017 Workshop Title: ___________________ 1. What is one thing about this workshop that surprised or interested you? 2. What information, tool, or resource did you learn about today that relates to the current work of your Community Partnership? 3. Is there anything (information, tools, or resources) that you would like to share with your Best Start Community? Other Notes or Observations: _______________________________________________________ ____________________________

Conference Reflections: Saturday, June 24, 2017 Workshop Title: ___________________ 1. What is one thing about this workshop that surprised or interested you? 2. What information, tool, or resource did you learn about today that relates to the current work of your Community Partnership? 3. Is there anything (information, tools, or resources) that you would like to share with your Best Start Community? Closing Plenary: Sustainable Practices 1. What is one thing about the plenary that surprised you? 2. What information, tool, or resource did you learn about this plenary that relates to the current work of your Community Partnership? 3. Is there anything (information, tools, or resources) that you would like to share with your Best Start Community?

Overall Conference Evaluation The goal is to get your input and feedback on X, Y. What is needed. Logistics: Satisfaction level on: {Add scale} Transportation Hotel Interpretation Conference Coordination Food Other: ______________________ Plenaries: Of all the speakers which was your favorite or most inspirational or impactful? If so, how? __________________________________________________________________________ How did the speakers increase your understanding about parent and community engagement work? __________________________________________________________________________ Workshops: Of all the workshops which one was your favorite or most impactful? __________________________________________________________________________ Overall, were the presentations parent-friendly? Interactive? Easy-to-understand language? _____________________________________ Experience: Should Best Start consider participating again? Is it worth the time and money? _____________________________________ What was the most important thing you learned from this experience? _____________________________________ What was the most memorable moment? _____________________________________ Were there any unexpected results from the experience? _________________________