A joint collaboration of NCSI, ECTA, IDC, DaSy, and OSEP, webinars on January 14th and 21st, 2016 addressed evaluation planning in the context of the Phase II of the SSIP. […]
Tag Archives: Program Improvement
Considerations for Making Changes to SiMR Baseline and Targets
This 2016 white paper outlines factors for Part C and Part B state agencies to consider when revising SiMR baselines or targets. This paper addresses questions Part C and Part […]
SSIP Phase II Process Guide
This 2015 guide (updated in March of 2016) describes the steps needed to accomplish the work of the three components of Phase II. The SSIP Phase II Process Guide is […]
State of the States on Systemic Improvement Planning: A National Overview of Phase I SSIPs
This 2015 collaborative ECTA/DaSy webinar provided a national overview of the results of states’ Phase I data and infrastructure analyses e.g. type of data analyzed, infrastructure strengths and challenges, state […]
Sample SSIP Action Plan Template
This 2015 sample action plan template provides states with a suggested, but not required, format and examples of potential content to assist them in completing their Phase II SSIP improvement […]
Critical Questions About Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education
This 2015 resource compiles a set of Critical Questions that a quality state data system for early intervention (EI) or early childhood special education (ECSE) should provide data to answer. […]
Using Child Outcomes Data to Drive Program Improvement
Conference: Division for Early Childhood Date: October 2015 Presenters: Christina Kasprzak & Kathleen Hebbeler This presentation provides current and trend data on child outcomes for the United States and discusses […]
DaSy Data System Framework for Developing and Enhancing a High-Quality State Data System
Conference: OSEP Leadership Date: July 2015 Presenters: Kathleen Hebbeler (DaSy), Bruce Bull (DaSy), & Karie Taylor (AZ Part C Coordinator) This presentation demonstrates the DaSy Data System Framework and Self-Assessment, […]
Emerging Issues in Using Preschool and Kindergarten Assessment to Improve Learning
Conference: OSEP Leadership Date: July 2015 Presenters: Kathleen Hebbeler, Dee Gethman, & Sophia Hubbellat This presentation addresses the implications of aligning Kindergarten Entry Assesssments (KEAs) with early childhood standards for […]
Good Data: A Key Ingredient for Program Improvement
Conference: OSEP Leadership Date: July 2015 Presenters: Kathleen Hebbeler This presentation discusses how having and using data is an essential part of program improvement. It covers key areas where data […]