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Programs for Children and Youth Who Are Neglected or Delinquent (N or D) - 2003

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


Goal 8: 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 percent 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
Percent of N or D students obtaining diploma, diploma equivalent, or employment
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
2003   999
2004   5
2005   5


Progress: FY 2002-2003 data will serve as baseline data for this indicator. (Note: 999 is the code for setting baseline.) The performance targets for out years are set at a 5% increase to the baseline. The validity of out year targets will be re-examined following the determination of the baseline.

Explanation: This indicator is 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 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: 2002 - 2003
Data Available: December 2003
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 will provide a baseline. After 2003, the Department will collect data annually and set targets based on the baseline.

 
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.
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
2003   999
2004   5
2005   5


Progress: FY 2002-2003 data will serve as baseline data for this indicator. (Note: The code for setting baseline is 999.) The performance targets for out years are set at a 5% increase to the baseline. The validity of out year targets will be re-examined following the determination of the baseline.

Explanation: The indicator is 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 which includes information from Subpart I State Agency awardees.

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2002 - 2003
Data Available: December 2003
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 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 with improved test scores.
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
2003   999
2004   5
2005   5


Progress: FY 2002-2003 data will serve as baseline data for this indicator. (Note: 999 is the code for setting baseline.) The performance targets for out years are set at a 5% increase to the baseline. The validity of out year targets will be re-examined following the determination of the baseline.

Explanation: This indicator is a new indicator for FY 2003 and represents a new methodology to measure progress for determining program success.  
Additional Source Information: State performance report of State Agency Activities under Title I, Part D, Subpart I.

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2002 - 2003
Data Available: December 2003
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 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 percent 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 plan.
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
2003   999
2004   5
2005   5


Progress: FY 2002-2003 data will serve as baseline data for this indicator. (Note: 999 is the code for setting baseline.) The performance targets for out years are set at a 5% increase to the baseline. The validity of out year targets will be re-examined following the determination of the baseline.

Explanation: This is a new measure for FY 2003 and represents a new methodology to measure progress for determining program success.  
Additional Source Information: Study of State Agency Activities under Title I, Part D, Subpart I.

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2002 - 2003
Data Available: December 2003
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 will provide a baaseline. After 2003, the Department will collect data annually and set targets based on the baseline.

 

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