Project ENABLE- professional online development for teachers, librarians

Before interpreting any data collected you must first...

Understand for whom and for what purpose you are analyzing this information. Have a project plan in place. Initiate a new program or service. Present results you believe the data will show.

In order to reach the most people and collect a wide variety of data, you may want to consider…

Using mail, telephone, and email to reach a wide population Asking only key informants Creating a focus group with few members. Asking only those who visit the library.

The resource section of Project Enable provides resources for

libraries and potential employers of people with ASD. families of people with ASD. people with ASD of all ages. All of the above.

The results of a needs assessment should consider all but…

Assumptions about community needs Community input Staffing and resources Possible stakeholders

Why could key informants be beneficial in collecting data?

Key informants are the only reliable source for information when conducting a community needs assessment.Key informants are the only reliable source for information when conducting a community needs assessment. Key informants can replace all other data collection methods. Key informants provide assumptions about the community in quick interviews in which there is no need to go into great detail. Key informants have first-hand experience and concrete knowledge about the community and can provide qualitative in-depth information regarding what is happening in the community.

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