Archived Resources

In this workshop, states set the stage by telling a story of how they engage stakeholders using data visualization techniques for effective communication. Session presenters introduced the IDC Part B Indicator Data Display Wizard to help states create data displays quickly and easily using SPP/APR data. In an interactive activity, participants discussed their current experiences with data use and communication and how the IDC Part B Indicator Data Display Wizard can help them create or improve a state’s current data visualization and communication process.

This session reviewed the working principles of high-quality IDEA data as they relate to the various discipline data states must submit each year for children and youth with disabilities. Discussion topics included how states make sure their data are accurate, timely, and complete. Presenters also discussed how states maintain discipline data security while making the data accessible and usable.

This session covered the requirements to report the data, challenges for collecting the data, and resources available to help states with their MOE and CEIS data collection and submission. Presenters introduced several resources that states and LEAs can use to enhance the data collection and submission process.

This workshop engaged participants in identifying data quality issues that interfere with assessing progress in SSIP implementation and improvement toward the SiMR. A facilitated discussion focused on strategies for improving data quality to support decisionmaking and achievement of results.

This session described success gaps and a process for identifying root causes of success gaps in achievement, graduation rates, or other results. This process can help teams dig deeply into a variety of data sources to identify and develop a plan to address gaps when not all students are experiencing equitable opportunities for learning and progressing.

LEAs in all states have many improvement initiatives underway at any one time. This workshop described how state and local staff can use the Success Gaps Toolkit to align various needs assessments and improvement strategies and use the data generated to support improved results for students with diverse learning needs. One state shared how it uses the Success Gaps materials with LEAs and some of the lessons it has learned.

This session provided a brief overview of various types of qualitative data collection methods. Presenters provided examples of different ways states can present qualitative data. They also discussed basic strategies for using qualitative and quantitative data together to support continuous improvement and evaluation efforts in states.