Methods for Collecting Needs Assessments S19

There are several different methods and examples of how information from the Needs Assessment can be collected:

[ms_row] [ms_column style=”5/6″ align=”left” class=”” id=””][ms_accordion style=”simple” type=”1″ class=”” id=””] [ms_accordion_item title=”Request Based” color=”” background_color=”#d6d6d6″ close_icon=”fa-arrow-down” open_icon=”fa-arrow-up” status=”close”]Phoning at least 30% of registered participants.[/ms_accordion_item]

[ms_accordion_item title=”Advisory Group” color=”” background_color=”#d6d6d6″ close_icon=”fa-arrow-down” open_icon=”fa-arrow-up” status=”close”]Discussing needs of the child care programs in the region during a regularly scheduled board meeting.[/ms_accordion_item]

[ms_accordion_item title=”Interview” color=”” background_color=”#d6d6d6″ close_icon=”fa-arrow-down” open_icon=”fa-arrow-up” status=”close”]Asking for specific information during director’s initial contact.[/ms_accordion_item]

[ms_accordion_item title=”Focus Groups” color=”” background_color=”#d6d6d6″ close_icon=”fa-arrow-down” open_icon=”fa-arrow-up” status=”close”]A meeting with one representative from each child care program in the county to discuss training needs.[/ms_accordion_item]

[ms_accordion_item title=”Questionnaire/Survey” color=”” background_color=”#d6d6d6″ close_icon=”fa-arrow-down” open_icon=”fa-arrow-up” status=”close”]E-mail a form to registered participants with inquiries regarding the specific training topic.[/ms_accordion_item]

[ms_accordion_item title=”Job Analysis” color=”” background_color=”#d6d6d6″ close_icon=”fa-arrow-down” open_icon=”fa-arrow-up” status=”close”]  Reviewing results from staff quality self assessments or staff performance evaluations to determine training.[/ms_accordion_item]

[ms_accordion_item title=”Assessment Tool” color=”” background_color=”#d6d6d6″ close_icon=”fa-arrow-down” open_icon=”fa-arrow-up” status=”close”]Determine training need based on ERS or CLASS score.[/ms_accordion_item] [/ms_accordion][/ms_column] [/ms_row]

There are many methods in which a trainer can gather necessary information, use what is most applicable to your training and training style.  One way to help decide which method could work for you is to answer the following questions.

•  What process or format would be most useful?
•  What are the logistical considerations?
•  What is an appropriate time commitment?

Refer to your ?handout (pg. 6) and reflect on your preferred method.