Category Archives: ECTA Center

SSIP Phase I Writing Guide: Indicator 11

This 2014 guide is intended to support state Part C programs in developing the narrative for Phase I of the SSIP. The guide combines information from a number of key OSEP documents and provides an outline that states might use for the SSIP along with suggested content considerations. By Anne Lucas & Grace Kelley SSIP Phase […]

SSIP Phase I Roadmap

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This 2014 document provides a description of the activities involved in the development of the SSIP (SPP/APR Indicators C11 and B17) due to OSEP on April 1, 2015. The roadmap is intended to support states with completing Phase I of the SSIP process. Questions to consider are provided to help states with planning and implementing […]

High Quality Child Outcomes Data in Early Childhood: More Important than Ever

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Conference: Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Project Directors Meeting Date: July 2014 Presenters: Kathleen Hebbeler, Christina Kasprzak, & Lynne Kahn This presentation discusses how using child outcomes data became more important for states this year because of a new requirement for a State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) based on data analysis. The presentation focuses […]

SSIP Phase I: Data Analysis

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This information was part of a 2014 SSIP webinar series.  The webinar provided information about the Phase I Data Analysis process; resources and strategies that can support this process; and ideas for engaging stakeholders. Presented by Megan Vinh, Christina Kasprzak, Beth Tolley, Kyla Patterson, & Shannon Dunstan on April 8, 2014. SSIP Phase I: Data Analysis

What is the problem? Broad Data and Infrastructure Analysis

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Conference: WRRC Regional Leadership Forum Date: October 2013 Presenters: Kathleen Hebbeler, Christina Kasprzak & Cornelia Taylor This presentation provides opportunities for Part C and 619 Coordinators and key leadership staff to share strategies for designing and implementing the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP), which is the new qualitative indicator of the SPP/APR. What is the […]

Preparing the Next Generation of Professionals to Use Child Outcomes Data to Improve Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education

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Conference: OSEP Project Directors Date: July 2013 Presenters: Kathleen Hebbeler & Lynne Kahn This presentation provides background information on the federal collection of child outcomes data and the state approaches including definitions of the three child outcomes and the metrics for reporting. Preparing the Next Generation of Professionals to Use Child Outcomes Data to Improve […]

Not Everything That Counts Can Be Counted: A Continuing Conversation on Collecting and Using Indicator B6 Educational Environments Data

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This 2013 session focuses on Educational Environments data for preschool aged children and Indicator B6 APR reporting. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss data collection methods, related strengths, challenges, and strategies for how these data can be used to improve service delivery to children and families. Presented by: 2013 Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference […]