1. Michigan’s Experience Preparing for OSEP Results Visit Lisa Wasacz – Part C Consultant Michigan Department of Education Michigan Office of Great Start Office of Early Childhood Education and Family Services (517) 373-8483 9/20/20111

2. About us… Called Early On ® in Michigan Department of Education Serves approximately 20,000 children yearly 57 service areas Separate contractors collecting data and providing technical assistance and professional development 29/20/2011

3. SMART Topic Selection… Michigan did not meet target for Family Outcome indicator 4B – Effectively communicate their children’s needs Target has not been met since FFY06 Why 4B was selected This particular indicator has a long term implication for the family We performed best on 4A – Helping your child develop and learn 4C – Knowing your rights – is only applicable during their time in Part C 4B – this would be beneficial throughout their educational tenure 39/20/2011

4. Data Reviewed Annual NCSEAM Family Survey Annual Longitudinal Data Additionally root cause analysis was performed on this indicator 49/20/2011

5. What Data Provided the Basis for Selection? Federal Fiscal Year SPP 4B: Effectively Communicate Child’s Needs Target Data SPP 4B: Effectively Communicate Child’s Needs Results Data FFY0551%Baseline FFY0651%54% FFY0755%51% FFY0860%53% FFY0967%53% FFY1053% 59/20/2011

6. Stakeholders Involved Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) Michigan Alliance for Families (MAF) Michigan Interagency Coordinating Council (MICC) Early On Coordinators Wayne State University (WSU) Michigan Office of Great Start – Department of Education (MDE) 69/20/2011

7. Onsite Planning Reviewed data at August 4 OSEP conference Series of Pre-OSEP visit conference calls Agenda will be determined by collaborative efforts between Results Facilitator and MDE Critical Elements Analysis Guide (CrEAG) document has been completed and sent to OSEP 79/20/2011

8. Technical Assistance North Central Regional Resource Center (NCRRC) Data Accountability Center (DAC) National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center ( NECTAC) 89/20/2011

9. Challenges Conflicting data between the two sources Understanding of the data Employing the data in a productive manner 99/20/2011

10. Ultimate Goal Help families feel comfortable in their communities Advocate for their children by effectively communicating their children’s needs 109/20/2011

11. Contact Information Lisa Wasacz - Early On Infant and Toddler Early Intervention: Part C Email: wasaczl@michigan.govwasaczl@michigan.gov Phone: 517 241 4520 Website: www.michigan.gov/earlyon 119/20/2011