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CFDA Number: | 84.325 - Special Education Personnel Preparation to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities |
Program Goal: To prepare service providers and leadership personnel in areas of critical need who are qualified to improve outcomes for children with disabilities. |
Objective 1 of 3: Improve the curricula of IDEA training programs to ensure that personnel preparing to serve children with disabilities are knowledgeable and skilled in practices that reflect the current knowledge base. |
Indicator 1.1 of 2: EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULUM: The percentage of projects incorporating evidence-based curriculum. |
Source: Researcher/expert panel review of a sample of program curricula. Frequency: Annually. Next Data Available: October 2006 Explanation: The FY 2006 target is to establish a baseline. |
Indicator 1.2 of 2: KNOWLEDGEABLE AND SKILLED SCHOLARS: The percentage of scholars who are knowledgeable and skilled in evidence-based practices. |
Source: Sample of scholars. Frequency: Annually. Next Data Available: October 2006 Explanation: The FY 2006 target is to establish a baseline. |
Objective 2 of 3: Increase the supply of teachers and service providers who are highly qualified for and serve in positions for which they are trained. |
Indicator 2.1 of 4: SCHOLARS EXITING PROGRAM: The percentage of scholars who exit training programs prior to completion due to poor academic performance. |
Source: IDEA - Part D- Personnel Preparation Annual Data Report. Frequency: Annually. Next Data Available: October 2005 Explanation: The FY 2005 target was to establish a baseline. |
Indicator 2.2 of 4: EMPLOYED UPON COMPLETION: The percentage of degree/certification program recipients employed upon program completion who are working in the area(s) in which they were trained. |
Source: IDEA- Part D - Personnel Preparation Annual Data Report. Frequency: Annually. Next Data Available: August 2006 Explanation: No FY 2004 data were collected. |
Indicator 2.3 of 4: EMPLOYED AND FULLY QUALIFIED UNDER IDEA: The percentage of degree/certification recipients employed upon program completion who are working in the area(s) in which they were trained and who are fully qualified under IDEA. |
Source: IDEA- Part D - Personnel Preparation Annual Data Report. Frequency: Annually. Next Data Available: October 2006 Explanation: The FY 2006 target is to establish a baseline. |
Indicator 2.4 of 4: EMPLOYED FOR THREE OR MORE YEARS: The percentage of degree/ certification recipients who maintain employment for three or more years in the area(s) in which they were trained and who are fully qualified under IDEA. |
Source: Sample of scholars in the field - post completion. Frequency: Other. Next Data Available: October 2008 Explanation: This is a new measure. The FY 2008 target is to establish a baseline. Baseline data will reflect scholars who have taught for a minimum of three years beyond program completion in the areas for which they were trained. Therefore these data will not be reported until FY 2008. |
Objective 3 of 3: The Personnel Preparation Program will ensure an adequate supply of personnel who are fully qualified under IDEA to serve infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities. (Long-term objective. Target areas: assessment, literacy, behavior, instructional strategies, early intervention, and inclusive practices) |
Indicator 3.1 of 1: QUALIFIED LOW INCIDENCE PERSONNEL: The percentage of low incidence positions that are filled by personnel who are fully qualified under IDEA. |
Source: IDEA - Part D - Personnel Preparation Annual Data Report Explanation: This is a new measure for 2007. The FY 2007 target is to establish the baseline. |