Look at the data for racial and ethnic disparities in your county and another county in Wisconsin. What disparity patterns emerge? Are these patterns something you’ve seen before or are new to you? Consider what your findings mean for the families you work with.
Racial and Ethnic Disparity Activity
Directions
Use the Putting Families First Dashboard to explore racial and ethnic disparity numbers for your county and another one. Write down your findings and the impact it may have.
| Part A
15-20 min |
1. Download the worksheet (fillable PDF or word doc) Activity Worksheet
2. Go to the Putting Families First Dashboard at https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/family-first/data-dashboard Optional: Watch the how to navigate the dashboard video (above) |
Demographic Data Activity
Description
See your community in a broader/bigger way by finding demographic data on income, education, housing, employment, and more. Compare your community with another one in the state. What data surprised you? What demographic may be the most challenging for you to work with and why?
Estimated Time
20-60 minutes
Directions
Review demographic data for your community and another one by using various resources including Putting Families First Dashboard, Data USA, and resources available at your agency and around your community. Reflect on your findings.
| Part A
15-30 min |
Data USA: https://datausa.io/ (embed Data USA Navigation Tutorial: link Putting Families First Dashboard: https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/family-first/data-dashboard Putting Families First Dashboard Navigation Tutorial: link 3. Complete Part A of the worksheet.
Note: You can continue onto Part B, Part C, or return to the transfer of learning dashboard.
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| Part B
15-30 min |
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| Part C
5 min
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Resources
Dashboard guide: https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/files/familyfirst/dashboard-guide.pdf