NTACT:C builds state agency capacity to: use data-based decision making processes strengthen interagency partnerships provide quality professional development and implement technical assistance (TA) supports. This technical assistance is in the form of universal, targeted, and intensive levels so that all students and youth with disabilities experience increased enrollment in: postsecondary education graduation credential attainment competitive integrated employment and community engagement. …
RehabData Workgroup Pre-Employment Transition Services Data Tools
The RehabData Workgroup has developed multiple data tools for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data related to the provision of pre-employment transition services. Pre-Employment Transition Services Data Tool (XLSX) Other Measures That Matter (RehabData Group) (docx) Measurable Gains Data Tool (xlsb)
Strategies for Managing the Pre-Employment Transition Services 15% Minimum Reserve Requirement
This guide includes ten strategies for managing the 15% requirement.
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. …
WIOA Data
WIOA Data The Rehabilitation Services Administration encourages state vocational rehabilitation agencies to examine the data collected by the VR program for continuous improvement, enhanced collaboration, and maximizing high-quality employment opportunities for individuals, including students and youth, served by VR (source: ReThink VR Performance Plan, 2019). Resources and updates to support state agencies with regard to data collection in the context …
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)
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 …
Pre-ETS Strategic Planning Guide
The Pre-ETS Strategic Planning Guide is designed to help State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies organize and plan the delivery of pre-employment transition services (Pre-ETS) for students with disabilities.