--- title: 5 Tips to Promote Successful TIC Measurement with the Online ARTIC description: 5 Tips to Ensure a Successful Trauma-Informed Care Measurement with the ARTIC Scale. image: https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/hubfs/Going%20Up_50176709.jpeg --- [![Traumatic Stress Institute](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/tsi-logo-transparent-sm-3.png?width=1500&height=329&name=tsi-logo-transparent-sm-3.png "Traumatic Stress Institute")](https://traumaticstressinstitute.org/) - [About](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/about-2/) - [Vision - Mission - Values](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/about-2/mission/) - [Traumatic Stress Institute Staff](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/about-2/staff/) - [TSI Faculty Trainers](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/about-2/rc-faculty-trainers/) - [Sidran](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/sidran-redirect/) - [History of Traumatic Stress Institute](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/about-2/company-history/) - [Klingberg Family Centers](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/about-2/klingberg-family-centers/) - [Careers](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/careers/) - [Trauma-Informed Care](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/what-is-trauma-informed-care/) - [What Is Trauma Informed Care?](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/what-is-trauma-informed-care/) - [Trauma-Informed Care for Organizations](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/trauma-informed-care-for-organizations/) - Risking Connection - [RC 25th Anniversary](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/rc-25th-anniversary/) - [Risking Connection Change Model to Trauma-Informed Care – Standard](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/services/risking-connection-change-model/) - [IDD Organizations & Systems](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/services/risking-connection-change-model-idd/) - [Current Client Agencies of the Traumatic Stress Institute](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/services/whole-system-transformation-to-trauma-informed-care-tic/agencies-using-rc-as-training-model/) - [Risking Connection® (RC) Training](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/risking-connection-training/) - [Restorative Approach® (RA) Training](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/services/restorative-approach-training/) - [ARTIC Scale](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/the-artic-scale/) - [Training Events](https://traumaticstressinstitute.org/events/) - [Trainers' Corner](https://traumaticstressinstitute.org/trainers-corner/) - [Blog](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog) - [Books](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/books/) - [Helplines](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/hotline-list/) - [Contact](https://traumaticstressinstitute.org/contact/) ### Subscribe to updates ### Categories - [Whole-System Change (52)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/tag/whole-system-change) - [Measurement & Research (27)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/tag/measurement-research) - [Mindfulness (24)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/tag/mindfulness) - [IDD Organizations (11)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/tag/idd-organizations) - [Crisis Response (8)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/tag/crisis-response) - [Head Start (8)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/tag/head-start) - [Insider (1)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/tag/insider) See all This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ### Recent Posts [![Businessman with satchel hurrying up steps in front of office building](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/hubfs/Going%20Up_50176709.jpeg)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/5-tips-to-promote-successful-tic-measurement-with-the-online-artic) # [5 Tips to Promote Successful TIC Measurement with the Online ARTIC](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/5-tips-to-promote-successful-tic-measurement-with-the-online-artic) September 21, 2020 / by [John Engel, MA](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/john-engel-ma) The Online ARTIC makes TIC assessment and program evaluation user-friendly. At the same time, it still requires thoughtful planning, staff time, and effort to get meaningful results. 1. **Support effective implementation by identifying a TIC measurement champion** Successful projects need a champion, someone who understands the urgency and value of the project and is committed to overcoming barriers and achieving desired results. Identify your TIC Measurement Champion early in your process. 1. **Kindle urgency by establishing leadership and staff buy-in for TIC measurement** Successful projects depend on strong buy-in from senior leadership and staff. Investing time and energy in making the case for TIC measurement—before launching your project—helps ensure sustained commitment and the resources necessary for its success. 1. **Promote successful outcomes by identifying clear goals for TIC measurement** Knowing where you're headed before you launch your project helps you plan and navigate a path to successfully reach your destination. Stating clear goals for your TIC measurement project will help ensure that you achieve your desired outcomes. 1. **Ensure understanding of TIC data by identifying a clear research question** Identifying a clear research question – before launching your study – will help ensure that end users understand the meaning and context of your study results. Easy-to-read graphs and resources offered by the Online ARTIC will inspire data-driven action. 1. **Boost high response rates through the ease of online survey administration** High response rates are essential to having confidence in your data. Coordinating your data collection efforts with the support of key staff and leaders will help ensure higher rates of participation. The Online ARTIC removes another common barrier to participation through ease of access; it can be completed using a smart phone, tablet, or computer. **Measure what matters, measure trauma-informed care.** **Learn more at articscale.org** Tags: [Measurement & Research](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/measurement-research) ![John Engel, MA](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/09.29.18%20JE%20Headshot%20-%20thumbnail.jpg?width=100&height=100&name=09.29.18%20JE%20Headshot%20-%20thumbnail.jpg) #### Written by [John Engel, MA](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/john-engel-ma) John Engel, Program Coordinator at the Traumatic Stress Institute of Klingberg Family Centers, where he serves as a trainer and consultant for agencies adopting whole-system change to trauma-informed care. John also facilitates strategic change initiatives and product development for TSI, including development and launch of the Online ARTIC Scale. John also leads mindfulness in the workplace initiatives, including design and delivery of a webinar entitled, ‘Mindfulness in the Workplace: Practices for Sustaining Trauma-Informed Care,’ a day-long virtual training event, ‘Mindfulness: The Inner Work of Racial Healing and Trauma-Informed Care, ‘Monthly RC Mindfulness’ pilot and a ‘30-Day RC Mindfulness Challenge.’ John is a Certified Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator (CWMF), is certified in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and has participated in virtual and in-person Mindfulness in the Workplace Summits by Mindful Leader. Copyright 2026 | Traumatic Stress Institute