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WICWA Training: Pre- and Post-test Summary (as of 03/22/12)
Administration of Pre- and Post-tests:
Pre-test – Emailed (up to 2 weeks before training) and completed by participants
online
Post-test – Proctored by trainers in the classroom at end of training and completed
in paper-and-pencil format. All testing material returned to MCWIC through mail.
Results:
The differences in scores from pre- to post-test are significant within each training
group and overall
Number of
Participants Percent Correct
Training
Pre-test Post-test Pre-test Post-test
Waukesha (May 24-25, 2011) 9 8 69 88
Milwaukee (June 8-9, 2011) 23 19 61 85
Baraboo (July 12-13, 2011) 12 12 66 82
Hayward (July 13-14, 2011) 8 8 67 79
Appleton (July 19-20, 2011) 7 7 73 85
Milwaukee (August 18-19, 2011) 20 14 66 87
Keshena (October 26-27, 2011) 23 24 69 79
Hayward (November 1-2, 2011) 7 6 62 85
Ashland (January 19, 2012) 8 9 70 77
Fond du Lac/Green Lake (January 26, 2012) 20 18 64 77
Fond du Lac/Green Lake (January 27, 2012) 14 14 63 79
Brown (February 9, 2012) 16 19 69 79
Brown (February 10, 2012) 12 14 66 82
Barron (February 13, 2012) 12 10 67 81
Polk (March 7, 2012) 9 7 70 82
Dane (March 15, 2012) 9 7 61 86
Total 209 196 66 81
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Suite 1000
Lincoln, NE 68588-0227
(888) 523-8055
http://www.mcwic.org
Item Analyses of Test Questions:
Everyone has answered this question correctly on the pre-test:
o Q16: If a tribe intervenes in a case involving an Indian child, the tribe has
the right to
At least half of trainees are answering these questions incorrectly on the post-test:
o Q17 (65%): A Tribal court has exclusive jurisdiction over any Indian
child/juvenile who
o Q25 (58%): How are "active efforts" different from "reasonable efforts"?
o Q31 (55%): An exception to the WICWA placement preferences is when
Breakdown of Pre- and Post-test Scores by Module:
Percent Correct
Pre-test Post-test
Module
(n=209) (n=196)
History and Background 62 89
Applicability of WICWA 74 84
Tribal Intervention and Jurisdiction 67 81
Identification and Notification 68 88
Placement Preferences 60 74
Serious Damage and Qualified Expert Witness 64 73
Active Efforts 69 80
Voluntary Placements and Voluntary TPR 40 82
Midwest Child Welfare Implementation Center
A service of the Children’s Bureau,
A member of the Training/Technical Assistance Network

206 S. 13th Street
Suite 1000
Lincoln, NE 68588-0227
(888) 523-8055
http://www.mcwic.org
Level 1 Evaluation:
Evaluation provided by the training partnerships of training content, trainers,
outcomes, and associated comments.
o Does not include Ashland – Polk trainings
Weighted
Evaluation Statement
Average Rating
(n=101)
Content
1. Included a description of learning objectives to be covered in workshop. 4.72
2. Covered those objectives. 4.74
3. Was appropriate for my level of experience. 4.81
4. Included information relevant to my work. 4.70
5. Was well organized and followed a logical order. 4.81
6. Included useful handouts and other written materials. 4.82
7. Included helpful exercises that facilitated my learning. 4.75
8. Incorporated diversity content. 4.74
Trainers
9. Demonstrated a thorough knowledge of content. 4.81
10. Made content clear and understandable. 4.73
11. Incorporated useful examples. 4.79
12. Showed how to apply the content to my practice. 4.71
13. Created an environment that encouraged learning. 4.75
14. Answered questions clearly. 4.76
15. Made effective use of time. 4.76
16. Provided opportunities for me to participate. 4.75
Outcomes
17. This workshop increased my practice knowledge. 4.80
18. This workshop increased my practice skills. 4.65
19. This workshop has changed some of [encouraged me to re-examine] my attitudes/values. 4.53
20. I expect to use what I learned on my job. 4.78
21. I would recommend this workshop to others 4.65
Midwest Child Welfare Implementation Center
A service of the Children’s Bureau,
A member of the Training/Technical Assistance Network

206 S. 13th Street
Suite 1000
Lincoln, NE 68588-0227
(888) 523-8055
http://www.mcwic.org
Comments
(highlighted themes)
22. What about this workshop was particularly helpful to you?
Loved the presenters! The history information was great and real-life practice examples were helpful as
well. Good County/Tribal blend.
Examples.
Every part of it! It was embarrassing how much I didn’t know.
Everything! All of the info was really helpful in expanding my understanding of ICWA and particularly
WICWA.
Handouts, job aid.
Explanation of political status and understanding of beliefs and how it related to practice.
The historical information. Description of WICWA requirements and procedures.
23. What would you like to see changed or what could be improved?
This should be a mandatory training.
In the one-day training, I think less time could be spent on history and more time could be spent on
WICWA in practice.
PowerPoints in folder should be updated and in order.
It was all helpful!
24. What follow-up to this workshop would be helpful in order to apply what you have learned to your job?
To have this training required for all staff, including supervisors.
More understanding of specific cultures of Wisconsin Tribes, practices, law, and family.
I’ve always wanted a training that goes over the difference of other cultures with regard to
communication (both verbal and non-verbal), food, family values, etc. I’m always fearful of offending
someone because of a lack of knowledge.
Actual case studies applied to ICWA.
A step by step SACWIS training.
Quarterly involvement from Tribal social workers to ensure children are getting the services they need.
A help number to call for consultation would be great.
25. What other training topics would you liked offered?
Specific info about WI tribes.
More on Native American cultures/customs.
Native American case practice.
Video of Tribal court.
Social work within Indian Nations.
Engaging with Native families – have to ask tough questions.
Midwest Child Welfare Implementation Center
A service of the Children’s Bureau,
A member of the Training/Technical Assistance Network