Evaluating SPP/APR Improvement Activities

Presented by Jeanna Mullins, Mid-South Regional Resource Center, RRCP

Document developed by members of the Systems and Improvement Planning Priority Team (NECTAC and RRCP)

Resource Document Highlights

Content Types of SPP/APR Improvement Activities Selection and Review of Activities Steps for Evaluation of Activities Evaluation Scenarios

Poll Question

Have you reviewed the Evaluating SPP/APR Improvement Activities document?

Types of Improvement Activities

Improve data collection and reporting Improve systems administration and

monitoring Build systems and infrastructures of

technical assistance and support Provide technical assistance/

training/professional development

Types of Improvement Activities

Clarify/examine/develop policies and procedures

Program Development Collaboration/coordination Evaluation Increase/adjust FTE

Selection and Review of Improvement Activities

Root cause analysis? Links between root cause, data, and

proposed outcomes? Evidence-based practices? Address more than one indicator? Identification of collaborative partners?

Selection and Review of Improvement Activities

Detailed action plan (tasks, person(s) responsible, resources needed, timelines) for each activity?

Short-term and long-term outcomes? Data sources, collection, analyses, and

reporting?

Poll Question

Do you have an evaluation plan for one or more of your SPP/APR improvement activities?

Steps for Evaluating Improvement Activities

Goal/Purpose

Questions

Process/Impact

Data Collection Methods

Steps for Evaluating Improvement Activities

Timelines

Data Analysis Methods

Use and Reporting of Results

Person(s) Responsible

Sample Improvement Activity

Collaborate across State Part C and Section 619 agencies to clarify roles and responsibilities of local programs at the data collection point when the child exits Part C and enters Part B.

Collaboration Scenario Context Missing data on C3/B7 Local programs are unclear about

when data should be collected and reported

Written policies and procedures are unclear, (e.g. roles and responsibilities of Part C v. 619)

All local staff have not been trained

Goal/Purpose

GoalTo clarify roles and responsibilities of Part C and Section 619QuestionTo what extent did the collaboration result in clear descriptions of roles and responsibilities of Part C and 619 staff?

Impact and Methods

Impact: Outcome Evaluation

Data Collection Method: Focused discussion with small group

Timelines and Data Analysis

Timelines: Prior to the dissemination of revised policies and procedures and provision of training (Identify the specific timelines)Data Analysis: Baseline: Local programs report that roles and responsibilities are not clear.

Data Analysis Method

Notes/transcript from the reviewer discussion will be analyzed to determine whether or not roles and responsibilities for Part C and 619 are clear, and, if not, how they could be improved.

Data Use and Reporting

Feedback will help ensure written roles and responsibilities are clear. Will be incorporated into overall policies and procedures related to collecting and reporting outcomes data and into training.

Persons Responsible

Responsibilities: Part C and 619 staff will identify a set of local providers/program staff to participate in the review and discuss the reviewer feedback and implications for additional clarification needed regarding roles and responsibilities

Improvement Planning ResourcesRRCP SPP/APR Planning Calendarhttp://spp-apr-calendar.rrfcnetwork.org/explorer/view/id/650?2#category2

Evaluating SPP/APR Improvement ActivitiesNCRRC SPP/APR Improvement Activity Review FormState Systems Self-Assessment and Planning GuideUsing the SPP/APR as a Management Tool

Questions, Comments, Ideas

What are your thoughts?