RESULTS DRIVEN ACCOUNTABILITYSSIP Implementation Support Activity

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OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS

SSIP Implementation Support Visit

• Welcome/Introductions

• Overview

• Agenda

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RDA OVERVIEW 3

Over the course of the last nine years

OSEP has taken the steps necessary to prepare for a results focused accountability system

•Data timeliness and quality much improved

•Compliance rates much improved

Now, it is time to shift our to student outcomes

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Vision for RDAAll components of an accountability system will be aligned in a manner that best support States

in improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities, and their

families.

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Commitment from ED“…we have a shared responsibility to do everything within our power to ensure all students, including students with disabilities, receive a high-quality education…”

“…[OSERS and OESE] are working together to ensure that States, districts, schools, principals, and teachers have the support necessary to address the needs of all students, including students with disabilities.”

“ …a comprehensive, integrated strategy which leverages all available resources, strongly supported by [the State] is essential if we are to fulfill the ideals of IDEA: equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self sufficiency for students with disabilities.”

OESE Assistant Secretary Delisle and OSERS Acting Assistant Secretary Yudin

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Core Principles• Principle 1: Partnership with stakeholders

• Principle 2: Transparent and understandable to educators and families

• Principle 3: Drives improved results

• Principle 4: Protects children and families

• Principle 5: Differentiated incentives and supports to States

• Principle 6: Encourages States to target resources and reduces burden

• Principle 7: Responsive to needs8

OSEP Theory of Action

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Vision: All infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities will achieve improved educational results and functional outcomes. | All infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities will receive individualized services in natural settings.

Strands of ActionStrands of Action If OSEPIf OSEP ThenThen ThenThen ThenThen

LeadershipLeadership

… provides guidance in a timely and responsive manner

..communicates its vision effectively

… States will have the information they need to align their activities to OSEP’s vision

…States will promote higher expectations for CWD …States, LEAs and

EIS providers will have higher expectations for CWD, will access resources to provide effective interventions and services to infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities

…All infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities will receive individualized services in natural settings and demonstrate improved educational results and functional outcomes

CollaborationCollaboration

… engages strategically with other ED programs, Federal agencies, States, grantees and outside organizations

… OSEP will more effectively leverage resources to improve services for CWD

OSEP will increase the reach and impact of its work

Technical Technical AssistanceAssistance

… provides differentiated resources and evidence-based information

…supports the development of effective personnel that support CWD

… States have increased capacity to support LEAs and EIS providers to deliver effective interventions

…the number of effective personnel will increase

AccountabilityAccountability

… holds States and grantees accountable for clearly identified, measureable results

…engages States in planning, assessment and evaluation

… States put systems in place that lead to improved results for CWD and protect the rights of children and families

Components of RDA

• State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR) measures results and compliance

• Determinations reflect State performance on results, as well as compliance

• Differentiated monitoring and technical assistance supports improvement in all States, but especially low performing States

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SPP/APRFocused on Systemic Improvement

• Reduce burden

Reduce indicators (- B-15 and 20; C-9 and 14)

Pare down reporting requirements to just those specifically required

• One comprehensive improvement plan focused on analyzing current system and redesigning as necessary to improve results

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State Systemic Improvement Plan

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The SPP/APR includes a comprehensive, multi-year State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP), focused on improving results for student with disabilities, that includes the following components…

Differentiated Monitoring and Support

• SSIP Implementation Support activities, including on site visits and desk support

• All States will get TA on SSIP development and general TA from Regional Resource Centers and other OSEP-funded TA Centers

• Targeted TA based on determinations and SSIP

• Low performing States will get more intensive support

• Connecting our work with Early Learning, SIG and ESEA Flex

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Determinations• Previously, OSEP only considered compliance

in making State determinations

• Beginning with its 2014 determinations, OSEP will consider results and compliance as factors in making State Determinations under Section 616(d)

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INDICATOR 17: SSIP 15

SSIP Activities by PhaseYear 1—FFY 2013Delivered by April 2015

Year 2—FFY 2014Delivered by Feb 2016

Years 3-6—FFY 2015-18Feb 2017- Feb 2020

Phase IAnalysis

Phase IIPlan

Phase IIIEvaluation

• Data Analysis;• Infrastructure Analysis;• State-identified

measureable result;• Coherent Improvement

Strategies;• Theory of Action.

• Multi-year plan addressing:• Infrastructure

Development; • Support EIS

Program/LEA in Implementing Evidence-Based Practices;

• Evaluation Plan.

• Reporting on Progress including:• Results of Ongoing

Evaluation;• Extent of Progress.

• Revisions to the SPP.

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• Conduct root Conduct root cause analysis cause analysis (including (including infrastructure) to infrastructure) to identify identify contributing contributing factorsfactors

• For each For each contributing contributing factor, identify factor, identify both barriers both barriers and leverage and leverage points for points for improvementimprovement

• Search/evaluate Search/evaluate evidence-evidence-based solutions based solutions (Exploration Phase)(Exploration Phase)

• Develop action steps Develop action steps (address barriers/use (address barriers/use leverage points)leverage points)

• Develop Develop Theory of ActionTheory of Action• Develop Develop Plan for Plan for

Improvement Improvement (Implementation (Implementation Framework)Framework)

• Initiate Initiate Data AnalysisData Analysis• Conduct broad Conduct broad

Infrastructure AnalysisInfrastructure Analysis• Identify problem areaIdentify problem area

• Evaluation Evaluation of progress annuallyof progress annually• Adjust plan as neededAdjust plan as needed

How well is How well is the solution the solution

working?working?What is the What is the problemproblem??

Why is it Why is it happening?happening?

What shall What shall we do we do

about it?about it?

SSIP Phase I

SSIP Phase I and II

SSIP Phase III

SSIP Phase I

What are SSIP Implementation Support Activities?SSIP Implementation Support Activities are an opportunity for:

•The State, State partners (including OSEP funded TA centers),and OSEP to engage in conversation focused on the SEA’s work on completing the SSIP

•OSEP and State partners to support the SEA efforts to complete Phase I of the SSIP

•OSEP and State partners to analyze the States’ capacity to support LEA programs in implementing IDEA and improving outcomes

•OSEP and State partners to collaborate with the State to identify technical assistance and resources that the SEA will need to increase its capacity to develop and implement the SSIP

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SSIP Implementation Support Activities

SSIP Implementation Support On-Site/Desk Support Activities are not IDEA compliance monitoring activities. OSEP will not be making findings based on conversations that occur during the SSIP Implementation Support on-site /desk support activities.

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Outcomes of SSIP ImplementationSupport Activities

OSEP•Increase understanding of the State’s capacity to support LEAs/EIS programs in implementing IDEA and improving outcomes for children with disabilities•Inform the development of OSEP’s accountability system, including what TA and guidance OSEP will need to provide States

States•Increase States understanding of the requirements of the SSIP and the State’s capacity to develop and implement the SSIP•Identify resources that would be useful to States as they continue to work toward improved outcomes for all children•Explore ways to leverage resources and affect change at the local level•Increase awareness of the States areas of need and begin to identify the TA and support that the State will need to develop and implement the SSIP 20

What should States expect during the SSIP Implementation Activities?

• The Implementation guide and agenda are tools to provide a framework for the discussion. The structure and focus of the on site or desk support activity should be determined based on the needs of the State

• State staff will initiate the discussion on specific components of the SSIP as outlined in the agenda template

• Stakeholders will engage in the discussion to support the State in the SSIP development

• OSEP staff will engage in the discussion with the State and State partners on the SSIP development

• There is no expectation that any forms be completed or minutes be taken during the meeting

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What happens after the SSIP Implementation Activities?

• This is the first in a series of conversations that OSEP will have with States to complete the SSIP. Following the SSIP Implementation Activities, OSEP staff will continue to work with States to provide ongoing support and TA

• OSEP will not be issuing a formal report following the SSIP Implementation Activities

• The State will receive a letter summarizing the big ideas discussed at the meeting and providing resources, as appropriate. Additionally, the State will receive an optional evaluation form to provide OSEP feedback regarding the TA and support received during the SSIP Implementation Support activity.

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Thank you!!

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Questions?