Archived Resources

The presentation provides an overview of data concerns that states should consider when measuring growth and impact in SIMR areas targeting subgroups (e.g., students with limited English proficiency or a specific disability category). Topics explored include sample size, use of achievement tests or alternative measures, and test validity and sensitivity.

Selection of a cohort, or Transformation Zone, for SSIP implementation is a principle consideration in developing an action plan. The presentation addresses variables that states should considered in making those decisions and provides information on methods to determine readiness and eliciting involvement of an LEA/EIS.

A critical aspect of the SSIP evaluation is measuring improvements to system infrastructure. The presentation provides information on how states can measure changes to systems for supporting implementation of evidence-based practices.

The Part C State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report 2017 Indicator Analyses presents a national picture of the implementation of Part C of IDEA based on a review of information 56 states and jurisdictions (55 for Indicator 11) reported in their FFY 2015 APRs and amended state-submitted 2017 SPPs/APRs. For the purposes of the report, the term “state” is used for both states and jurisdictions. The report, which covers Part C Indicators 1 through 11, can be downloaded in Word format.

The presentation explores a mix of state and local communication strategies to achieve understanding of the SSIP and support state goals.

The presentation provides information about what data quality means, how to get to data quality for the SSIP and why data quality is increasingly important.