1. State Performance Plan: A Two-Way Street Ruth Ryder Larry Wexler Division of Monitoring and State Improvement Planning

2. Presentation Outcomes Awareness of The work of the “other Division” [and why you should be interested] The new accountability requirements in IDEA 2004 Implications of these requirements for your projects Opportunities for you to work in collaboration with States to improve performance

3. Monitoring and State Improvement Planning Monitoring is not just about compliance! IDEA 2004 states: “The primary focus of Federal and State monitoring activities shall be on improving education results and functional outcomes for all children with disabilities…”

4. Continuous Improvement and Focused Monitoring System High Risk Low Performance State Performance Plan

5. State Performance Plan (SPP) Basics States must have a six-year plan addressing critical performance and compliance indicators that includes: Baseline data Measurable and rigorous targets Improvement activities/Timelines/ Resources

6. Annual Performance Report (APR) Basics States must collect valid and reliable data to report annually to the Secretary and the public on performance against the targets States must report annually on the performance of each of their LEAs and early intervention services programs against the targets in their SPP

7. Blueprint for Improvement The State Performance Plan (SPP) is the State’s “blueprint” for improvement around priority areas and critical indicators The Annual Performance Report (APR) promotes accountability by requiring the State to report annually on their performance States are encouraged to coordinate their technical assistance and professional development resources to support improvement on the critical indicators

8. You might be asking…. What does this all mean for me?

9. State Determinations Based on the information provided by the State in the State performance report, information obtained through monitoring visits, and any other public information made available, the Secretary shall determine if the State--

10. State Determinations meets the requirements and purposes of this part; needs assistance in implementing the requirements of this part; needs intervention in implementing the requirements of this part; or needs substantial intervention in implementing the requirements of this part.

11. Needs Assistance If the Secretary determines, for 2 consecutive years, that a State needs assistance… the Secretary shall take 1 or more of the following actions Advise the State of available sources of technical assistance that may help the State address the areas in which the State needs assistance

12. Needs Assistance Such technical assistance may include- the provision of advice by experts to address the areas in which the State needs assistance; assistance in identifying and implementing professional development, instructional strategies, and methods of instruction that are based on scientifically based research

13. Needs Assistance Such technical assistance may include- designating and using distinguished superintendents, principals, special education administrators, special education teachers, and other teachers to provide advice, technical assistance, and support

14. Needs Assistance Such technical assistance may include-- devising additional approaches to providing technical assistance, such as collaborating with IHEs, service agencies, national centers of technical assistance supported under part D, and private providers of scientifically based technical assistance

15. Because of the Determinations, Stakes are Higher for States

16. What can you do? Identify effective practices Provide ongoing, sustained professional development Collaborate with schools, districts and SEAs and lead agencies

17. Why do you want to do this? It’s important to align our TA, professional development, research with the critical indicators in the SPP because States will be coming to you for assistance But most of all … it’s designed to lead to improved results for kids

18. Two Way Street ?? RTP MSIP States TA providers, IHEs, researchers States LEAs LEAs Children and families

19. Collaboration, trust, support, communication, partnership – not just stale cliches!