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
Photos from different DEWs.
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.
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.
Slide Deck HereCheck out this DEW in which we discussed client profiles, ROI’s and some of the bones of client data entry and reports!
Slide Deck HereCheck out this DEW were we discussed running program-based reports, which we then applied in various scenarios and practicums.
Slide Deck HereCheck 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
Slide Deck HereCheck out this DEW in which we covered all things BUI - Bed & Unit Inventory.
Slide Deck HereCheck out this DEW to learn how to navigate the HMIS Report Library.
Recording Found HereCheck out this DEW to learn how to navigate the HMIS Report Library and learn about Data Analysis 101
Recording Found HereCheck out this DEW in which we discussed all things related to creating and managing a client profile.
Slide Deck HereCheck 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.
Recording Found HereCheck out this DEW where we review Looker Models & Features as well as custom dimensions, pivot tables and demographic reporting.
Slide Deck HereCheck out this DEW where we review Looker Models & provide hands on practice with Annual Assessments, clients missing an ROI and changes in income.
Slide Deck HereCheck out this DEW where we review how to access Dashboards in HMIS and how to run and filter reports.
Slide Deck HereCheck out this DEW where we covered all things related to Data Quality, Data Accuracy and How to Evaluate Bad Data.
Slide Deck HereCheck out this DEW where we pulled reports from HMIS, converted these to Excel and learn how to use PivotTables and PivotCharts.
Slide Deck HereCheck out this DEW where we discuss different ways to showcase your agency!
Slide Deck HereCheck out this DEW where staff at all levels learn to 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.
Slide Deck HereCheck out this DEW where we take a closer look at Evaluation Planning and Best Practices when managing Data requests.
Slide Deck HereCheck out this DEW where we become more familiar with HMIS Data, Federal County required reports and understand the importance of data collection.
Slide Deck HereCheck out this DEW were we cover in detail the report Library, Data Analysis/Explore tab(Embedded Looker) and best practices are shared by participants.
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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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