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The 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.

This online learning module provides a general overview of how the methods and design of data collection and analysis affect interpretation of the data. The module presents the different links in the data chain (e.g., defining the question, measurement strategy) and describes how each link contributes to quality of data and data analyses. The module also includes examples from a selection of Part B and Part C SPP/APR indicators to illustrate how each step in the data chain contributes to the integrity of the data and its interpretation

This Version 2.0 of the Data Display Wizard creates data displays based on user entry of SPP/APR data. The tool gives users various options for displaying that data. LA staff can use this tool to engage with various stakeholders on how to best display reported SPP/APR data based on the audience, message, and purpose of the desired report or presentation.

The Part B State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report 2018 Indicator Analyses presents a national quantitative picture of the implementation of Part B of IDEA based on a review of information 60 states and jurisdictions reported in the FFY 2016 APRs and amended SPPs they submitted to OSEP in spring 2018. For the purposes of the report, the term “state” is used for both states and territories. The report covers Part B Indicators 1 through 17.

The Part C State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report 2018 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 2016 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.

IDEA requires the U.S. Department of Education to submit an annual report to Congress on the progress of the nation in implementing IDEA to improve early intervention, educational results, and functional outcomes for infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities. During this presentation at the 2019 OSEP Leadership Conference, participants learned what the annual report to Congress is all about, how they can use this concise data resource, and why they should care about it.

The OSEP Leadership Conference enhanced leadership roles through by providing the opportunity to hear from experts in the field and to learn about evidence-based practices that support participants’ ability to improve results for infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities and their families.