Archived Resources

The presentation focuses on experiences of State Part C teams in analyzing data, selecting their SIMR, and completing their SSIP. Guiding questions help states connect Phase I and Phase II planning.

Information focuses on ways to collect and use data on coherent improvement strategies and assess gaps in existing data for evaluation and provides examples of existing data or information states are already collecting (e.g., through monitoring) and how to use that data to measure SSIP activities. A helpful handout is included.

The presentation shares information about what OSEP learned from SSIP Phase I and expectations for Phase II and includes a look at the OSEP process for review of Phase I and support for states. Helpful handouts are included.

The presentation provides practical suggestions and guidance to help states with their SSIP evaluation work. States can learn about the process for and roles involved in evaluating their SSIPs and several components involved in planning their SSIP evaluation. A helpful handout is included.

The 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.

This Action Plan Template provides a format to assist states in developing their Phase II SSIP improvement and evaluation plan.

The 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.