Why Data Matters 2023
Ended Dec 31, 2023
1 credit
Full course description
Course Introduction
This 3 module course is designed to help DCS staff understand data & data trends, how decisions are made based on the evaluation of data, and data’s impact on individual staff as well as the agency as a whole.
Module Topics
This course covers the following topics:
- Understanding Data Foundations
- Understanding the Nuances of Data's Scope
- Understanding the Intersection Between Data & Disadvantaged Populations
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Meet the Designers
The Indiana Child Welfare Education & Training Partnership is designed to provide high quality social work education and statewide training for public child welfare employees. It provides BSW students with preparation for employment as a Family Case Manager; it allows DCS employees to enroll in the School's part-time MSW Program; and it provides state-of-the-art training to current DCS employees. This partnership is recognized nationally for its success and for its joint collaborative operation. Due to these efforts, Indiana is now seen as a model for the provision of public services that support children and families.
Contact help4dcs@iu.edu for more information.