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Understanding Phase II Evaluation RequirementsThe presentation reviews OSEP’s requirements for the evaluation of the SSIP.
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Tracking Infrastructure Improvements and OutcomesDuring this interactive workshop, the IDC Evaluation Team helped participants find new ways to measure infrastructure changes and build on what is already being done in the state with data and evaluation. Participants also learned about new resources for evaluating infrastructure changes. For the 2016 Conference on Improving Data, Improving Outcomes held August 15-17, the content of this workshop was updated as Evaluating Infrastructure Changes: Tracking Improvement Strategies and Identifying Outcomes, along with an updated handout and resource guide.
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Tools for SSIP Evaluation: System Framework and Benchmarks of QualityThe presentation provides practical suggestions and guidance to help states begin their evaluation work. States can learn about tools for (1) building their evaluation team and (2) measuring improvements to system infrastructure.
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Think Like an Evaluator: Backwards, Forwards, and in CirclesThe presentation focuses on the key aspects of planning for evaluation of the SSIP. Highlighted information includes the purpose of evaluation, setting the state for evaluation, the importance of focusing on outcomes, evaluation logic, and planning. Helpful handouts are included.
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The Data Are in the Details: Translating Evaluation Questions Into Detailed Analytical QuestionsInformation helps states recognize the need for wording evaluation questions differently for different purposes and audiences. The presentation provides steps for developing detailed questions for analysis. Clearly articulated analytical questions can help states determine what data are needed to answer the questions and more efficiently and effectively obtain the answers they need to use data to support success in the SSIP.
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Recommended Resources for Planning to Evaluate Program Improvement Efforts (including the SSIP)This document provides a list of recommended existing resources for state Part C and Part B 619 staff and TA providers to use to support evaluation planning for program improvement efforts including the SSIP. The document focuses on resources that are more relevant to evaluation and evaluation planning for early intervention and preschool special education.