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

2. 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?

3. 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?

4. 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?

5. 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:
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6. 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?

7. 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?
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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?
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Overall, were the presentations parent-friendly? Interactive? Easy-to-understand language?
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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?
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