Overview Continuous Improvement & Focus Monitoring

Paradigm Shift The monitoring process is moving from a culture of compliance to a culture of accountability based on improved outcomes for students with disabilities.

Where We Are… Increased emphasis on outcomes for kids Continuous Improvement Monitoring on a 5 year cycle Self assessment followed by SDE visit Options: No onsite visit, mini, targeted, full review Finalize “Plan for Improvement” Annual report on progress toward goals

Transitioning to… Refine self-assessment process on a 5 year cycle for “Continuous Improvement” – compliance piece Data focused onsite review by SDE team Select districts based on performance on critical indicator data – lowest 20% Randomly select a few districts for a data verification visit

District self-evaluation Select a representative team Examine performance goals & indicators Complete the self-inventory Develop draft plan for improving results Submit plan to SDE by April 16 th Ongoing Quality Improvement

At the SDE, at least 3 people independently rate the plan using scoring rubrics Together scores are compared and discussed Level of SDE on-site monitoring is determined Rating Improvement Plans

Team Composition & Process Data Analysis Self Inventory Draft Plan Monitoring Decision Matrix Additional Information Scoring

Tiered Monitoring Options Full Review Targeted Review Mini Review No onsite visit Data Focused Review  Based on a state selected data indicator based on input from stakeholders Data Verification Visit

Team of 3-8 conduct onsite visit Remain onsite 3-5 days Comprehensive –Interview administrators, special ed teachers, general ed teachers, paras, parents, students, service providers –Check IEP files –Conduct classroom observations Help with improvement planning Full Review

Targeted Review Team includes members with expertise in areas of identified needs 1-3 day onsite visit Focuses on jointly identified areas of concern, i.e., secondary transition, behavior issues, autism, AT Review & validate the self assessment Assist with improvement planning

Team: 1 SDE & 1 Regional Consultant Time: Based on concerns, may be a day or two –Validate data –May visit exemplary program models –Validate the district self-evaluation Assist in improvement planning Mini Review

Regional Consultant will negotiate with the district any clarification or revisions needed to finalize the “Plan for Improving Results” No SDE team visit will occur SDE will visit districts based on need vs. based on cycle No Onsite Visit

Based on selected data indicators Participation in statewide assessments Performance on statewide assessments Exiting – graduation and dropout rates Districts’ data are reviewed by the SDE annually Districts with the greatest “opportunity for improvement” receive a visit from the SDE to develop strategies for improvement Data Focused Review

A few districts will be randomly selected to: Determine personnel understanding of the reporting definitions Determine if data are accurately reported Data Verification Visit

SDE provides annual district data report via website: DDRAnalysis.asp Districts review data and make adjustments to Plan as needed to reach goals Regional consultants support districts Follow up

Advantages Partners state & districts in meeting goals Sets fair expectations Changes focus from process to effects of efforts Improves outcomes for kids Allocates resources to areas of greatest need

Contact Information Jean Taylor Quality Assurance Coordinator State Dept. of Education Bureau of Special Education (208)