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 […]
This 2014 webinar is an encore presentation from the 2013 Improving Data, Improving Outcomes conference and explores the “why’s, what’s and how’s” of visualizing data. Different approaches that some states have used to display data in innovative and visually interesting ways as a means to better understand and communicate data are presented. The accompanying resource […]
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
This 2013 document describes the steps to collecting and analyzing data to answer causal questions about what has produced outcomes and impacts that have been observed. Published by: Better Evaluation Understand Causes of Outcomes and Impacts
This presentation provides an overview of selected findings from the 2013 ITCA national survey of Part C coordinators about data collection, infrastructure, security, validation, and analyses. Presented at the Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference in September 2013 The Status of Part C Data Systems
This 2013 session presents the system framework the ECTA Center is developing to support states in analyzing the capacity of their current Part C and Section 619 systems and building overall quality systems that support implementation of effective practices and ultimately child and family outcomes. Presented by: 2013 Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference Developing a […]
This 2013 session will review hypothetical state family outcomes data and examine indicators of data quality and patterns in the family outcomes data, and link data to examine connections between family outcomes and child outcomes. Implications of analyses for developing targeted data-based improvement activities will be discussed. Presented by: 2013 Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference […]
This 2013 facilitation guide shows education data teams how to move beyond simply reporting data to applying data to direct strategic action. The guide walks data teams through five key steps in using data for informed decision making and strategic action: setting the stage, examining the data, understanding the findings, developing an action plan, and […]
This session shares ECO-developed tools designed to help state and local programs analyze, interpret, and use outcomes data. Presented at the Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference in September 2013. Where the Rubber Hits the Road: Tools and Strategies for Using Child Outcomes Data for Program Improvement Pattern Checking Table Analyzing Child Outcomes Data Guidance Table […]
This 2009 document is specifically geared toward analyzing family outcomes using the ECO Survey. However, some analyses can be generalized more broadly. The document reviews the types of analyses that can be done and how they are useful to state and local jurisdictions. Published by: The Early Childhood Outcomes Center (ECO) A Guide to Analyzing […]
