The purpose of collecting data on the various SPP Indicators is to assist states in monitoring implementation of IDEA and improving programs for school-age children with disabilities in the state.
IDEA Data
IDEA Data The U.S. Department of Education introduced a Results-Driven Accountability (RDA) framework in 2014 to emphasize the simultaneous importance of state education agencies ensuring compliance with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, 2004) and improving student outcomes. States must collect accurate data regarding LEA implementation of services and student outcomes and use those data to drive statewide program improvements. …
Student & Youth Level Data
Student/Youth Level Data This subtopic identifies information and resources focused on collecting and using data to inform instructional decisions as well as individualized plans for students and youth. Using multiple quality sources of data helps student/youth-serving personnel make decisions related to the selection of effective practices and programs that lead to improved achievement. Data may provide an objective perspective on …
Quality Indicator Checklists
These are the quality indicator checklists used to review research articles for the purpose of determining level of evidence for a specific practice. QI Checklist CORRELATIONAL (docx) QI Checklist GROUP (docx) QI Checklist MIXED METHODS (docx) QI Checklist QUALITATIVE (docx) QI Checklist SINGLE CASE (docx)
Indicator 13 IEP Case Studies
These example IEP case studies provide explanations of exemplar and non-exemplar transition components of the IEP for different students to help you meet Indicator 13 requirements. Transition Planning Case Study – Aaliya (PDF) – High School – Hearing impairment Transition Planning Case Study – Alex (PDF) – High School – Autism Transition Planning Case Study – Allison (PDF) – High …
Data Collection & Use
Data Collection & Use Whether you are planning instruction or services from individual skill and preference assessments or making funding decisions based on large program outcomes, collecting, analyzing, and using data are critical pieces of doing good work. Data-driven decision-making is important to quality services. Find tools and support to collect, analyze, and use data relevant to secondary students and …
Long COVID Resources from OCR and OSERS
July 26, 2021 email message from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights (OCR) and Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSERS): Today, as we recognize the thirty-first anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) have issued a new …
Transition 101
Dr. Jim Martin provides a 1 hour overview of transition planning organized in 8 major categories. This video was developed as an overview for participants of the 2020 NTACT:C Capacity-Building Institute (CBI). This video is a good introduction to transition planning overall and can be used to provide a basis of understanding primarily, with school, agency or other personnel new …
Transition Assessment: The BIG Picture Training Module
IDEA (2004) requires identification of post-secondary goals that are “based upon age-appropriate transition assessments related to training, education, employment, and, where appropriate, independent living skills.” Therefore, it is vital that special educators use effective transition assessments and assessment processes. Practitioners continue to struggle with critical issues of transition assessment, including: Defining transition assessment as an ongoing process Differences between and …
Transition and ARPA Funds
This document offers questions to consider when accessing funds through the CARES Act, CRRSAA, and the ARPA to ensure services for transition-age students and youth with disabilities are represented in planned activities.