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    Improving Data Quality in Part C Family and Part B Parent Surveys Webinar

    The webinar provided an overview of survey methodology data issues. It was designed to help participants improve their knowledge about survey development and testing, representativeness, and response rates related to family surveys in Part C and Part B. The webinar was designed for individuals involved in measurement of Indicators C4 and B8 and those interested in survey methodologies as part of the SSIP.

    An IDC Resource

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    Preliminary Trends on State Policy and Practices on Students With Disabilities Enrolled in Online Courses: Challenges and Implications for Reporting

    Participants engaged in focused discussions with members of IDC's Workgroup on Educational Environments - Online Learning. Workgroup members presented a snapshot of policies on online learning. They also presented a preliminary analysis on data collection and reporting practices in relation to IDEA educational environments from states reporting students with disabilities enrolled in online learning courses. Participants engaged in an interactive discussion on similarities, differences, and needs of practices within their own states.

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    Part B Transition Indicators: Supporting States in the SSIP

    The National Post-School Outcomes Center, in collaboration with IDC, provided a picture of post-school outcomes for youth with disabilities over the last four years based on Indicator 14 data. Presenters discussed methods states use to collect these data. To further states' work in RDA and improve results, presenters provided information about resources and TA that support states in examining the transition indicators as stakeholders work through the three phases of the SSIP.

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    How Two States Increased Their Post-School Outcomes (B14) Return Rates

    Montana and Arkansas Part B Data Managers presented how they conduct their post-school outcomes (Indicator B14) surveys and how they have been able to increase their response rates over four years. They discussed what has worked for them, what they have learned along the way, and how they can now use these data as a part of their SSIP analysis.

    An IDC Resource

    Format: Presentations

    Collecting High-Quality Data: Why It Is Important

    This presentation focused on what is meant by the term “data quality” and provided information regarding the importance of high-quality data in the collection, reporting, and use of data in local and state decision making. Presenters shared actual examples from state experiences.

    An IDC Resource

    Format: Presentations

    Using State Data to Inform Parent Center Work

    The purpose of this presentation was to introduce PTI and CPRC directors and staff to the IDEA data collected and reported by state education agencies and discuss how these data can be used to inform many of the fourteen priority topics for the PTI/CPRC network. These priorities were  identified in the most recent OSEP requests for proposals for PTI and CPRC funding.