Data Engagement Workshops

What are Data Engagement Workshops?

In 2018, OSH, in collaboration with the CoC, launched the Data Literacy Institute, now known as Data Engagement Workshops. The workshops consist of a series of training opportunities and development of learning materials for the CoC and community partners. The goal is to help staff at all levels enhance their understanding of the data collected in HMIS, how to measure program performance, and how to use data to effectively communicate the success of your programs.

Agency Staff Track

 Target Audience: HMIS users, Case Managers, Outreach Workers, Data Entry staff, Front Desk staff… anyone at your agency interested in learning more about data!

 

Agency Lead Track

 Target Audience: HMIS Agency Lead, Data Analysts, Program Managers, Grant Managers… anyone interested in running reports to monitor your agency’s outcomes!

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Data Engagement Workshop Slide Decks

Here you will find the information shared at the DEW should you want to reference information provided. We hope that you will join us in upcoming Data Engagement Workshops where you will get hands on opportunities to develop and/or learn new techniques that will help you in mastering your data skills.



ROI's & Managing Household Members August 27, 2025

Check out this DEW in which we discussed making changes and updates to an active ROI (Record of Information) and Managing Household Members, which includes adding new members and removing those who are separating.

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System Overview:  Tips and Tools for Navigating HMIS  May 7, 2024

Check out this DEW in which we discussed client profiles, ROI’s and some of the bones of client data entry and reports!

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Program-Based ReportsRunning Reports and Shortcuts Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Check out this DEW were we discussed running program-based reports, which we then applied in various scenarios and practicums.

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Data Quality & AB 977 July 18, 2023

Check out this DEW in which we covered all things AB 977 and Data Errors. For Recording use this link: https://training.bitfocus.com/data-engagement-workshops-dew

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BUI Inventory - Understanding BUI May 4, 2023

Check out this DEW in which we covered all things BUI - Bed & Unit Inventory.

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Navigating the HMIS Report Library & Data Analysis 201 September 2022

Check out this DEW to learn how to navigate the HMIS Report Library.

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Navigating the HMIS Report Library & Data Analysis 101 June 2022

Check out this DEW to learn how to navigate the HMIS Report Library and learn about Data Analysis 101

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All Things Client Related! March 2022

Check out this DEW in which we discussed all things related to creating and managing a client profile.

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ROI Monitoring: Simple & Effective Ways to Get It Done! June 2021

Check out this DEW in which we assist staff at all levels enhance their understanding of the data collected in HMIS, how to measure program performance, and how to use data to effectively communicate the success of your programs.

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Demographics – A Deep Dive to Understanding & Presenting Demographics Information October 2020

Check out this DEW where we review Looker Models & Features as well as custom dimensions, pivot tables and demographic reporting.

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Getting Started with Looker: Exploring Looks to Support Data Entry June 2020

Check out this DEW where we review Looker Models & provide hands on practice with Annual Assessments, clients missing an ROI and changes in income.

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Taking a Closer Look at Looker Dashboards & Reports in Clarity (February 2020)

Check out this DEW where we review how to access Dashboards in HMIS and how to run and filter reports.

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Data Done Right: Data Quality vs. Data Accuracy October 2019

Check out this DEW where we covered all things related to Data Quality, Data Accuracy and How to Evaluate Bad Data.

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Our Friend, Excel May 2019

Check out this DEW where we pulled reports from HMIS, converted these to Excel and learn how to use PivotTables and PivotCharts.

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A Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) is an online database that enables organizations to collect data on the services they provide to people experiencing homelessness and people who are at risk for homelessness.

 

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