Crossing the River – Bridging & Sharing Data to Make Transition Successful in Connecticut
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Crossing the River – Bridging & Sharing Data to Make Transition
Successful in ConnecticutMaria Synodi, 619 CoordinatorState Department of Education
Linda Goodman, Part C CoordinatorDepartment of Developmental Services
OSEP National Early Childhood ConferenceWashington D.C.December 8-10, 2008
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Presentation Parameters
Demographics Agency structures Data System Capacity Protocols for Data Entry Protocols for Sharing Data Analysis and Use of Transition Data Data used for Decision-Making SPP/APR
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Connecticut Small geographic state Part C lead agency is the Department of
Developmental Services. Part C is called Birth to Three.
Approximately 9,100 children served annually in Part C, approximately 2,300 referred to Part B, approximately 75% Part B eligible
50 Birth to Three programs each serving multiple districts
Approximately 2,000 three-year-old children with an IEP
160 school districts responsible for early childhood special education (3-5)
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Agency Structures – Parts B and C Primary contact person in Part B (619
Coordinator) and Part C (Part C Coordinator) for all transition issues.
SDE maintains a number of data systems including one for all students (PSIS) and one for special education students (SEDAC).
SDE has a Bureau of Data Collection, Research, and Evaluation.
DDS maintains a statewide real-time data network for Birth to Three connecting programs, intake, and Part C administration. Birth to Three has 1.5 FTEs of IT staff plus a program data manager.
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Agency Structures – Parts B and C
Working relationship between the same 619 Coordinator and Part C Director over 12 years builds trust and respect.
Frequent communication leads to informal and formal problem solving strategies.
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Agency Infrastructures – Part B and C Policy: transition requirements and
timelines aligned Personnel Development: designated
personnel share responsibility for inter-agency trainings
Staff Training and Resources: joint training and TA designed, implemented, evaluated, joint information dissemination across B and C
Monitoring & Evaluation: monitoring activities aligned, inter-agency participation in monitoring
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Data System & Processes – Part B and C Data system capacity allows for collection
necessary data to support effective transition Clear identification of protocols for the
collection of timely & accurate data Protocols for the sharing of information clearly
defined Analysis and use of data has improved
performance Data has assisted in identifying interagency
transition issues Data allows for decision-making within and
across programs
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FERPA & IDEA
Foundation of state agency data structures, policies and procedures
Assurance of protection of identifiable information
Designated individuals have access to student directory information
Identification and analysis based upon unique student identification numbers
Data used for state evaluation and analysis of performance, study
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FERPA & IDEA
99.31 Under what conditions is prior consent not required to disclose information? (a) An educational agency or institution may disclose personally identifiable information from an education record of a student without the consent required by § 99.30 if the disclosure meets one or more of the following conditions:
(1) The disclosure is to other school officials, including teachers, within the agency or institution whom the agency or institution has determined to have legitimate educational interests.
(2) The disclosure is, subject to the requirements of § 99.34, to officials of another school, school system, or institution of postsecondary education where the student seeks or intends to enroll.
(3) The disclosure is, subject to the requirements of § 99.35, to authorized representatives of-
(i) The Comptroller General of the United States; (ii) The Attorney General of the United States; (iii) The Secretary; or (iv) State and local educational authorities.
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FERPA & IDEA § 99.35 What conditions apply to disclosure of
information for Federal or State program purposes? (a) The officials listed in § 99.31(a)(3) may have access to education records in connection with an audit or evaluation of Federal or State supported education programs, or for the enforcement of or compliance with Federal legal requirements which relate to those programs.
(b) Information that is collected under paragraph (a) of this section must:
(1) Be protected in a manner that does not permit personal identification of individuals by anyone except the officials referred to in paragraph (a) of this section; and
(2) Be destroyed when no longer needed for the purposes listed in paragraph (a) of this section.
(c) Paragraph (b) of this section does not apply if: (1) The parent or eligible student has given written consent for
the disclosure under § 99.30; or (2) The collection of personally identifiable information is
specifically authorized by Federal law. (Authority: 20 U.S.C.1232g(b)(3))
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Data System Capacity: Part C
Part C Data System Real Time Checkbox for transition plan in IFSP Performance dashboard for programs on
timely transition conferences Ticklers for programs-90 day transition
report Fields for “Responsible LEA” and
“Permission to Share Information,” “Referral to LEA,” “Transition Conference Date” “Reason for Delay” and “LEA invited but not present”.
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Data System Capacity: Part C
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Data System Capacity: Part C
Mailing Address vs. actual “town” vs. responsible school district
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Data System Capacity: Part C
Linda
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Data System Capacity: Part BData System - Registration Registration file All-student web-based data registration system School districts “register” their students –
registration by district & building Real-time data collection First-time or “new” students assigned a unique
identifier Students keep their unique identifier – randomly
assigned Students who have a unique identifier are
recognized by the file School districts “un-register” a student when the
student leaves a building, district
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Data System Capacity: Part B
Data System - Public School Information PSIS (public school information system) Web-based data collection 3-Points-in-Time data collection All students 3 through 21, regular and special
education First collection, October 1st
Additional collections: January, Last Day School Built-in Error Checks Y/N question – whether student receives special
education
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Data System Capacity: Part B
Data System - Special Education SEDAC (special ed data application collection) Web-based data collection Point-in-Time and Real-Time data collection Students 3-21 receiving special education Data collection, October 1st Data system open ‘live’ January 1st –
September 30 Built-in Error Checks FAPE by Age 3 Data Collection
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Data System Capacity: Part BData System - SEDAC Data collection aligned with statewide IEP
form Data collection child-specific with unique
identifiers IEP and data collection includes information
on: evaluation dates, IEP team meeting date, start date of service, whether child received birth to three, and if FAPE not provided by age 3 the reasons why not
Some reasons identified in IEP and data collection – and include an “other” with opportunity to collect additional information
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Data System Capacity: Part B
Screen Shot?????
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Data System Capacity: Part B
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Data System Capacity: Part B
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Data System Capacity: Part B
•Late Referral/Moved into district late (less than 90 days before 3rd birthday)•Parental Choice (requested delay)•FAPE met via earlier PPT (when selected the SEDAC user must provide the date of initial PPT)•Child initially found not eligible by age 3 (re-referred to district at a later date)•Other (when selected the SEDAC user must provide a response in the text box)
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Protocol for Data Entry – Part B and C Data manuals describing and defining data
entry fields Collections used for Federal 618 data reporting Training on data collection Technical assistance on data fields, entry and
ensuring data accuracy Processes in place for validating data accuracy
and measuring timeliness FAQ documents and other available materials
about data collection to assist data personnel in 0-3 programs and school districts
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Protocols for Sharing Data – Parts B and C
Connecticut is using one common child identification number across Part C and B.
One common identification number aids in data analysis
Statutory language permits Part C to obtain a student identification number from the State Department of Education
Protocols include “registering” children for the purpose of obtaining a student identification number
Protocols include “un-registering” children from the system
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Protocol for Sharing Data – Part B and C Part C
The unique child identification number is kept hidden in the Birth to Three Data System and can be linked with the Birth to Three case number by IT and data management staff only.
Part B Once a child enters public school, including
special education as a 3-year-old, a school district is responsible for registering the child – if the child had a previous registration number – that same identification number will remains/assigned
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Protocols for Sharing Data – Parts B and C
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Part C and Part B addresses the issue of data sharing
Data sharing for: Analysis for the SPP/APR Focused monitoring General supervision responsibilities
Other
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Protocols for Sharing Data – Parts B and C
Data and Data Sharing - MOUThe State Department of Developmental Services will: Register individual infants and toddlers with disabilities
found eligible for early intervention to the State Department of Education for a State Assigned Student Identification (SASID) numbers. The registration will occur in order to obtain a SASID number for such children through Department of Developmental Services’ Unified School District #3. Such children will be immediately un-registered.
For purposes of tracking aggregate, de-identified student progress, “research” data exports that have been stripped of all identifying information other than the SASIDs will be exchanged between both state agencies. Any data variable that could potentially link a child’s SASID number to any other personally identifiable number will not be accessible to any staff but those staff using the research data. Each data export will be destroyed when it is no longer needed.
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Statutory Authority: Department of Education
Sec.10-10a Conn. Gen. Statutes
(a) The Department of Education shall develop and implement a statewide public school information system. The system shall be designed for the purpose of establishing a standardized electronic data collection and reporting protocol that will facilitate compliance with state and federal reporting requirements, improve school-to-school and district-to-district information exchanges, and maintain the confidentiality of individual student and staff data. The initial design shall focus on student information, the system shall be created to allow for future compatibility with financial, facility and staff data. The system shall provide for the tracking of the performance of individual students on each of the statewide mastery examinations under section 1-14n in order to allow the department to compare the progress of the same cohort of students who take each examination and to better analyze school performance.
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Statutory Authority: Department of Education
Sec.10-10a Conn. Gen. Statutes (c) The department shall initiate a pilot system project not
later than the 2002-2003 school year with full implementation in the school year following successful implementation of the pilot. All school districts shall participate in the system, provided the department provides for technical assistance and training of school staff in the use of the system.
(d) Local and regional boards of education and preschool programs which receive state or federal funding shall participate, in a manner prescribed by the Commissioner of Education, in the statewide public school information system described in subsection (a) of this section. Participation for purposes of this subsection shall include, but not be limited to, reporting on (1) student experiences in preschool by program type and by numbers of months in each such program, and (2) the readiness of students entering kindergarten and student progress in kindergarten. Such reporting shall be done by October 1, 2007, and annually thereafter.
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Analysis and Use of Transition Data Use of the unique student identification number:
helps Part B ensure valid and accurate FAPE at three data for reporting in the SPP/APR
allows Part C to report on the number and percentage of children exiting Part C who no longer require special education in Kindergarten and who are considered “ready” for Kindergarten (as defined by the state’s “Ready by Five” early childhood initiative)
allows Part B and C the opportunity for longitudinal
studies using “research” data exports stripped of all personally identifiable information. Part C/B graduates can be tracked all the way through high school to compare their school performance with other groups of students
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Analysis and Use of Transition Data: Part C Data
All Transition Reports 3/17/07-9/17/07
Conf #days LEA
Case# Name DOB date 3rd BD conf-3rd BD referral?
78622 Claus, Nick 12/10/04 12/10/07 Not Yet
Conference on Time
Conference Late:
Conference Not Recorded: 1(counted as late)
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Analysis and Use of Transition Data: Part C
District: Bloomfield Referral Serv. Coord/
Name/Condition DOB Mos Decision Date Agency
12/05 33 No 8/8/08 Julie Smith HARC
Bonnie Sunshine315.9 Spch Delay 12/30/05 33 Yes 6/13/08 Mary Flower
CREC
Linda Goodman436 Stroke 10/4/05 35 Yes 6/1/08 Maria Synodi
Early Connections
Town Total 3
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Analysis and Use of Transitions Data: Part C
Connecticut Birth to Three System
For purposes of child find, below is directory information for children within 90 days of age three who are currently eligible for Birth to Three. A decision has not yet been made by the parent(s) as to whether of not to refer their child to their school district
BRIDGEPORT
First Name Last Name
Yvette Smith
Parent First Name Parent Last NameFelicity SmithJuan Smith
Address Home Phone150 Grove Street, 3rd floor (203) 555-4739Bridgeport 06605
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Analysis and Use of Transition Data: Part C
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Data used for Decision-Making – Parts B and C Allows for review and revision of B and C
policies, procedures and helps to ensure continued alignment
Allows for jointly designed training and technical assistance to be focused on areas of need
Maximizes use of fiscal resources and personnel based upon need
Assists in analyzing performance at the state and local level within and across programs/districts
Assists in focused monitoring & general supervision activities
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SPP/APR – Parts B and C
EI programs and school districts recognize the importance of data
Data accuracy, validity and timeliness has improved
Documents the state’s efforts to meet the requirements of C & B
SPP/APR data collected on targets ensure appropriate improvement activities
SICC and SAC advise, assist and support systems based upon data
Families have data as an measure of performance
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Next Steps?1. The Early Childhood Cabinet Data and
Accountability Committee is seeking unique identifiers for all children from birth.
2. It is projected that in the future, unique child identifiers may be issued by Public Health based on birth records rather than by the Department of Education
3. Part C is designing a web-based data system for improved access by providers and greater efficiency for both the intake office and for providers.
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Questions?