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Improving Outcomes, Improving Data Meeting Linking Transition Notification Data from Part C to Part B: Designing and Implementing Effective Data System Processes Presentation for the Improving Outcomes, Improving Data Meeting August 2016

Transition Notification Spotlight featuring Kansas & Wisconsin In 2015, We completed a DaSY publication entitled the DaSy Spotlight: Data Linkages Between Part C and Part B featuring the work of Kansas and Wisconsin state agencies

Center Presenters Kathy T. Whaley – DaSy and ECTA Bruce Bull – DaSy, CIID and IDC

State Presenters Wisconsin Kansas Sarah Kate Johnson, Data Manager, Birth to 3 Program, DHS Jenny Giles, 619 Consultant, Educational Consultant, DPI Nancy Fuhrman, Data Manager, DPI Kansas Sarah Walters, IDC, Former Part C Coordinator Barbara Dayal, Section 619 Coordinator, KSDE

(“Why this session over others?”) Audience Role Interest (“Why this session over others?”)

State Selection Spotlight features Kansas and Wisconsin. Sought states with effective data sharing and coordinated processes for C to B transition notification. KS and WI each have two lead agencies 

2011 Regulation Overview Key change in 2011 regulations: Part C lead agencies must notify the SEA AND local education agency (LEA) of residence This caused many states to create new notification processes.

Spotlight Organization and Structure Data Use between State and Local Programs Communication, Coordination and Collaboration Use and alignment of Part C Exiting Data and APR Reporting Requirements  

Organization and Structure Technical Considerations Benefits of a single statewide data system Unique Identifiers Data elements Missing data Conclusions and Implications Resources and References

Historical Context Kansas 2011 Part C Regulations – Indicated need for notification to SEA SEA did not want 50 billion emails notifying them of when a referral to Part B was made Already had a history of sharing data “system” with Early Childhood Outcomes data system Strove to keep from adding extra duties to local providers

Data Use Between State and Local Programs Kansas Developed the C to B Electronic Referral System (CBER)

Data Use Between State and Local Programs - Continued Local tiny-k programs enter transition data into Kansas ITS Database * Via Web-based IFSP, or Directly into the ITS Database SEA and LEA staff log into CBER to get IDEA Required PII for transition.* LEA’s accept or reject referral based on whether or not the child’s address is actually in the LEA boundaries * Local programs continue to use local referral process to keep the “human” touch to the process.

Communication, Collaboration and Coordination Joint letter sent to LEAs and copied to local tiny-k programs On-going Communication by KSDE with LEAs

Communication, Collaboration and Coordination - Continued Jointly developed User’s Guide and Video

Communication, Collaboration and Coordination - Continued Local Memorandums of Understanding are essential! WHO WHAT WHEN WHERE HOW WHY

Communication, Collaboration and Coordination On-going communication between KDHE and KSDE List of districts and personnel who need access to CBER at LEAs Yearly review of State Interagency Agreement to refine system as needed.

Use and Alignment of Part C Exiting Data with APR Reporting Requirements Back to Interagency Agreements – Very Important Clearly articulate process to analyze and reconcile referral data as required by the B12 APR measurement and Part C exiting data. Onus on locals to work together to fix discrepancies

Technical Considerations Unique Identifiers Longitudinal data system birth to 21 Parent permission considerations Data Elements Agreement on what is to be shared With parental permission and with out Missing Data “Real Time” data helps to alleviate this but doesn’t completely solve it

Where Are We Today? Ongoing training for school district staff each summer on CBER at Leadership Conference Integration into Kansas Integrated Accountability System (KIAS) to minimize burden on local school district and align with existing authenticated application (automatic notification) at KSDE Alignment of Early Childhood system at KSDE due to Kansas State board goal of Kindergarten Readiness

Data Linkages between Special Education Part B and Part C Kate Johnson, Wisconsin Department of Health Services Nancy Fuhrman, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction August 16, 2016

Context Program Participation System (PPS) Created in fiscal year (FY) 2007-2008 Previous data collection system and notification process Purpose Reporting federal indicators Improving communication Standardizing process Improving compliance August 2016 Protecting and promoting the health and safety of the people of Wisconsin

Notification process in Wisconsin PPS One-way data transmission system Purpose of making referral Includes basic notification information Additional information may be shared through or outside of PPS with parental consent August 2016 Protecting and promoting the health and safety of the people of Wisconsin

Key points Meet federal requirements Notification of State Education Agency (SEA) and Local Education Agency (LEA) Statewide Annual Performance Report (APR) data reporting Comply with state requirements All notification is electronic Monitor and review data Support local program practice Support families through transition process August 2016 Protecting and promoting the health and safety of the people of Wisconsin

Collaboration State level Interagency agreement Ongoing transition meetings Include data review Local level Interagency agreement or Memorandum of Understanding Technical assistance – both Part B and C August 2016 Protecting and promoting the health and safety of the people of Wisconsin

Considerations for implementation Infrastructure components Professional development Technical assistance Funding and sustainability Additional components Application of Implementation Science Phases and drivers Local data use August 2016 Protecting and promoting the health and safety of the people of Wisconsin

Continued work Ongoing communication State and local levels Support for local data use and program improvement Data governance Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Early Childhood (RTT-ELC)Integrated Data System (ECIDS) Fiscal considerations August 2016 Protecting and promoting the health and safety of the people of Wisconsin

Considerations for Practice Provide state and local Part C and Part B staff real-time access to the same data on transitioning children. Consider a single statewide data system to support accurate and efficient transfer of transition data to minimize manual processing and reduce errors. (Alternatively, consider designing data integration between data systems.) Consider creating and using a single unique child identifier across both Part C and Part B.

Contact Information: Nancy Fuhrman Contact information: Nancy Fuhrman Early Childhood Special Education Department of Public Instruction (608)266-6438 Nancy.Fuhrman@dpi.wi.gov August 2016 Protecting and promoting the health and safety of the people of Wisconsin

Considerations for Practice Establish routine communication between local Part C and Part B staff to: Ensure timely and effective access to services and supports for children and their families. Coordinate processes and problem-solving issues. Establish routine transition notification training for local Part C and Part B program staff. Develop transition interagency agreements that specifically address data sharing responsibilities, processes, and training for Part C and Part B staff.

Lessons Learned Having a database solution is only part of what makes C to B transition notification successful Cross agency communication & coordination is critical Must have accurate algorithms for pulling, sending, and handling the data Continual training and communication with C and B is critical for accurate and timely data Effective system approaches are reflective of purposeful intent and coordinated efforts over time  

Questions / Contact Kathy T. Whaley – Kathy.Whaley@unc.edu Bruce Bull – Bruce.Bull@SPEDSIS.com