Post School Outcomes – State Indicator 14 Chicago Public Schools Office of Specialized Services

Targeted Sample ISBE Required contacts: N=627 ISBE Required schools:N= 14 Completed:N=51882% Home Visits:N=31561% Via Phone:N=20339% Pre-Selected Sample Overview

Targeted Sample ISBE Required contacts: N= 412 ISBE Required schools:N= 12 Pre-Selected Sample Overview

1) Over 120 High Schools 2) 85% low income families 3) High mobility rate 4) Incorrect directory information Urban School District Challenges

1. Transition Services Staff 7 Coordinators 2 Support Personnel 6 Job coaches 2.Data Collection and Protocol Staff Training Technical Assistance Data Entry Supporting Staff completing data collection Staff Resources

Protocol Structure Brief Focused on two post-school outcome domains Employment Postsecondary Education Limited focus on student perspective Challenges of Existing Protocol

Steps 1.Prepare written communication 2.Send out mailing 3.Await incorrect addresses returns a)Home visits to that sample 4.Prepare Script for phone calls 5.Conduct calls to homes without returned addressed a)Home visits to disconnected phones Data Collection

Population N=412 Mailing Returned Not Returned Home Visits Found – Complete Survey Not FoundCommunity Walks Connect- Complete Survey DisconnectEmergency #s Home Visits Found- Home Visits Found Complete Survey Not Found Phone Calls Data Collection Flowchart

In line with district mission and goals Opportunities for data sharing with other CPS departments ETC Office of Post-Secondary National Clearinghouse data State IES data Opportunities for sharing with sister agencies to target resources Community College System Institutions of Higher Education Workforce Development Benefits to the District

Parallel Study Post-School Outcome Study Supported by the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Sample of 273 CPS school leavers in 2002 & 2005 Completed phone survey Participants compensated for survey completion

Parallel Study – Survey Structure Survey pilot tested with local students Survey includes demographic information Gender Disability High school completion status Ethnicity Assesses Four Post-School Domains Employment Post-Secondary Education Independent Living Community Integration

Parallel Study – Survey Structure, Cont. Survey uniqueness From the perspective of the student Includes satisfaction with multiple sources of support School Family Friends Adult Service Providers Assess self reported awareness Disability Rights Resources

Next Steps Complete 2 nd wave of data collection for graduates Complete analysis of findings Share with stakeholders Adult Service Providers Employers and Business Leaders Post-secondary education institutions Plan for program and service improvements

Questions & Contact Information Debby Duskey, Interim Chief Specialized Services Officer, Office of Specialized of Services, CPS Eddie Phillips, Manager of Transition Services, Office of Specialized Services, CPS OSS Main Number,