P3 | Workshop | Building a Culture of Learning: Using Data to Inform Child and Family Practice and Systems
Tracks
| Wednesday, June 11, 2025 |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
| P3 |
Synopsis
This interactive workshop explores how data can be effectively used to enhance child and family support services. Participants will engage in small-group discussions to examine the definition, application, and impact of data in practice. Facilitated by experts from Cornell University’s Residential Child Care Project, the session will highlight the importance of curiosity, humility, psychological safety, and collaborative learning in creating data-informed cultures. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to support systemic change and improve service quality through meaningful data use.
Speaker
Mary Ruberti
Extension Associate
RCCP/Cornell University
Building a Culture of Learning: Using Data to Inform Child and Family Practice and Systems
Biography
Mary Ruberti, LMSW is part of Cornell University's Residential Child Care Project. Mary specializes in implementing practice models and helping organizations use data to improve child welfare services.
Dr Lisa McCabe
Research Associate
Cornell University
Building a Culture of Learning: Using Data to Inform Child and Family Practice and Systems
Biography
Lisa McCabe, Ph.D., is a Research Associate at the Residential Child Care Project at Cornell University. Her research uses mixed methods to explore issues related to high-quality implementation and sustainment of programs in child welfare and educational settings. Dr. McCabe has published in scholarly journals (e.g. Evaluation and Program Planning, Child and Youth Care Forum, and Infant Mental Health Journal) and outlets that bridge the research to practice gap including practitioner-focused journals (e.g., Zero to Three) and research/policy briefs.
Dr Elliott Smith
Research Associate
RCCP, Cornell University
Building a Culture of Learning: Using Data to Inform Child and Family Practice and Systems
Biography
Elliott G. Smith, Ph.D. is part of Cornell University's Residential Child Care Project. Elliott focuses on program evaluation and using data to drive improvements in residential care. Together, they bring a wealth of experience in research, training, and data-informed practice to support systems serving children and families.
