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ESEA: Neglected and Delinquent State Agency Program - 2005

CFDA Number: 84.013 - Title I Program for Neglected and Delinquent Children


Program Goal: To ensure that neglected and delinquent children and youth will have the opportunity to meet the challenging state standards needed to further their education and become productive members of society.
Objective 8.1 of 1: Neglected or delinquent (N or D) students will improve academic and vocational skills needed to further their education or obtain employment.
Indicator 8.1.1 of 4: Progress and achievement: The percentage of neglected or delinquent students obtaining a secondary school diploma, or its recognized equivalent, or obtaining employment will increase.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
Percentage of N or D students obtaining diploma, diploma equivalent, or employment.
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
2003 8 999
2004   8.40
2005   8.80


Explanation: FY 2003 data established the baseline. This measure was new for FY 2003 and represents a new methodology to measure progress for determining program success.   		Additional Source Information: Data will be collected through a State Performance Report which includes information from Subpart I State Agency awardees. Study of State Agency Activities Under Title I, Part D, Subpart I.

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2003 - 2004
Data Available: December 2004
Validated By: No Formal Verification.

Limitations: Data from state assessments will be disaggregated at the state agency level and reported for schools that receive Title I, Part D funds.

Improvements: Data collected for 2003 provided the baseline. New data are collected annually; targets are based on baseline data.

 
Indicator 8.1.2 of 4: High school course credits: The number of high school course credits earned by neglected or delinquent students will increase.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
Average number of high school course credits earned by N or D students will increase.
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
2003
78.40
999
2004
 
82.32
2005
 
86.24


Explanation: FY 2003 data established the baseline. This indicator was a new indicator for FY 2003 and represents a new methodology to measure progress for determining program success.   		Additional Source Information: Data will be collected through a state performance report that includes information from Subpart I State Agency awardees. Study of State Agency Activities Under Title I, Part D, Subpart I.

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2003 - 2004
Data Available: December 2004
Validated By: On-Site Monitoring By ED.

Limitations: Data from state assessments will be disaggregated at the state agency level and reported for schools that receive Title I, Part D funds.

Improvements: Data collected for 2003 will provide a baseline. After 2003, the Department will collect data annually and set targets based on the baseline.

 
Indicator 8.1.3 of 4: Academic skills: Neglected or delinquent students shall have the same opportunities to learn as students served in regular classrooms. The academic skills of neglected or delinquent students served will increase, closing this gap.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
Percent of N or D students that improve academic skills as measured on approved and validated measures.
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
2005
 
999


Explanation: This indicator represents a new methodology to measure progress for determining program success. The FY 2004 target was to establish the baseline, but data were not collected. Therefore, the FY 2005 target is to establish the baseline.   		Additional Source Information: Study of State Agency Activities Under Title I, Part D, Subpart I.

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2004 - 2005
Data Available: December 2005

Limitations: Data from state assessments will be disaggregated at the state agency level and reported for schools that receive Title I, Part D funds.

Improvements: Data collected for 2003 will provide a baseline. After 2003, the Department will collect data annually and set targets based on the baseline.

 
Indicator 8.1.4 of 4: Transition plan: The percentage of students who have a high-quality transition plan will increase.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
Percent of N or D students with transition plans to return to local school programs.
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
2003
40
999
2004
 
42
2005
 
44


Explanation: FY 2003 data established the baseline. This is a new measure for FY 2003 and represents a new methodology to measure progress for determining program success.   		Additional Source Information: Data will be collected through a state performance report that includes information from Subpart I State Agency awardees. Study of State Agency Activities Under Title I, Part D, Subpart I.

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2003 - 2004
Data Available: December 2004

Limitations: Data from state assessments will be disaggregated at the state agency level and reported for schools that receive Title I, Part D funds.

Improvements: Data collected for 2003 will provide a baseline. After 2003, the Department will collect data annually and set targets based on the baseline.

 

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