2024 Summer Training Series Webinars

The 2024 Summer Training Series "Best Practices in the Use of NDACAN Data" webinars contain data analysis information and resources for researchers interested in using NDACAN datasets. NDACAN staff and invited speakers present on practical data management techniques, analysis strategies, and new datasets. A Q&A closes each webinar. Below are the links to the videos, slides, and transcripts.

• July 10, 2024 — NCANDS: Strengths and Limitations
• Presenter: Sarah Sernaker, M.S., NDACAN, Duke University
• Introduction by Cara Kelly, Ph.D., Childrens Bureau, ACF
• Session 1 Video | Session 1 Slides (PDF) | Session 1 Transcript (txt)
• July 17, 2024 — Assessing Reporting Issues in NCANDS and AFCARS
• Presenter: Alexander F. Roehrkasse, Ph.D., Butler University
• Session 2 Video | Session 2 Slides (PDF) | Session 2 Transcript (txt)
• July 24, 2024 — AFCARS Strengths and Limitations
• Presenter: Sarah Sernaker, M.S., NDACAN, Duke University
• Session 3 Video | Session 3 Slides (PDF) | Session 3 Transcript (txt)
• July 31, 2024 — Survey Design and Using Weights
• Presenter: Sarah Sernaker, M.S., NDACAN, Duke University
• Session 4 Video | Session 4 Slides (PDF) | Session 4 Transcript (txt)
• August 7, 2024 — Approaching NSCAW III for Experienced and New Users
• Presenters: Keith Smith, BS, RTI International, Marianne Kluckman, MPH, RTI International
• Session 5 Video | Session 5 Slides (PDF) | Session 5 Transcript (txt)
• August 14, 2024 — NYTD Strengths and Limitations
• Presenters: Tammy White, Ph.D., Childrens Bureau - ACF, and Sarah Sernaker, M.S., NDACAN, Duke University
• Session 6 Video | Session 6 Slides (PDF) | Session 6 Transcript (txt)