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Building an Effective SSIP Evaluation TeamThe presentation offers guidance on assembling a team that is well equipped to complete the kind of evaluation states envision for their SSIP, including the types of skills and knowledge states will need represented on their evaluation teams. Helpful handouts are provided, including Guidelines for Working with Third-Party Evaluators.
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Building an SSIP Evaluation PlanThe information provides guidance on developing an evaluation plan by differentiating implementation and impact. Topics addressed include translating theory of action into specific evaluation questions and possible formative and summative measures for evaluation. Helpful handouts are included.
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A Review of State Approaches to IDEA Reporting of Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS)IDEA allows, and sometimes requires, LEAs to use funds provided under IDEA Part B for CEIS students not identified for and receiving special education and related services. There are multiple data collection and reporting requirements associated with use of these funds for CEIS. IDC staff reviewed and led a discussion on how a diverse subset of states and their LEAs are working to meet those requirements.
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Preliminary Trends on State Policy and Practices on Students With Disabilities Enrolled in Online Courses: Challenges and Implications for ReportingParticipants engaged in focused discussions with members of IDC's Workgroup on Educational Environments - Online Learning. Workgroup members presented a snapshot of policies on online learning. They also presented a preliminary analysis on data collection and reporting practices in relation to IDEA educational environments from states reporting students with disabilities enrolled in online learning courses. Participants engaged in an interactive discussion on similarities, differences, and needs of practices within their own states.
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Performance Indicators As a Tool for Measuring Progress Toward a SiMRThis presentation provides guidance on the evaluation of SSIP by differentiating between evaluating implementation and impact and reviews possible measures of progress toward achieving the SIMR. Participants discussed and provided input into development of an IDC white paper on the topic. Currently, the white paper is in draft form and undergoing revisions based on input from the field. The published paper will be posted to the IDC Resource Library and affiliated as a related resource to the handout already posted for this session.
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Developing a Logic Model for Your SSIP EvaluationThis presentation focuses on the role that developing a logic model has in overall SSIP evaluation planning.
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Public Reporting of Section 618 Data: Regulations, Processes, and PitfallsIDEA requires that states publicly report Section 618 data. To assist SEA special education directors and data managers in meeting these requirements, IDC is developing a TA tool to simplify regulatory language and requirements into one document that includes process tips and pitfalls. The presentation highlighted existing practice across the country and provided opportunity for attendees to review the current draft of the proposed TA tool.