U.S. Department of Education: Promoting Educational Excellence for all Americans

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Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights (PAIR)

Goal 8: To provide assistance and information to individuals with disabilities eligible for the Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights (PAIR) program and conduct advocacy to ensure the protection of their rights under Federal Law.
Objective 1 of 3: ADEQUATELY IDENTIFY PRIORITIES AND OBJECTIVES SO THAT PAIR PROGRAMS MEET THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Indicator 8.1.1 of 1: Percentage of requests for service outside PAIR priorities: The percentage of individuals seeking services whose concerns are not within the PAIR's stated priorities will decrease.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
Number of agencies
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
2000
45
 
2001
 
44
2002
 
43
Status: Unable to judge.  

Explanation: This figure is based on actual reporting by 45 PAIRs. The remaining 12 programs did not correctly report this information.  
Additional Source Information: PAIR performance reports.

Frequency: Annually.
Validated By: NCES/Federal Statistical Agencies.
Data will be supplied through uniform data reporting. Once data are submitted, appropriate review will be conducted by program specialists.

Limitations: The collection instrument does not contain known data limitations.

 

Objective 2 of 3: PAIR PROGRAMS MEET EXPECTATIONS OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED IN TERMS OF THEIR SATISFACTION WITH THE PAIR SERVICES RECEIVED.
Indicator 8.2.1 of 1: Survey responses: The percentage of PAIR programs achieving or exceeding the client satisfaction baseline rate of 91.3% will increase.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
Number of agencies
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
2000
44
 
2001
 
45
2002
 
46
Status: Unable to judge.  

Explanation: Baseline of 91.3 percent established by actual data reported in FY 2000.  
Additional Source Information: PAIR performance reports.

Frequency: Annually.
Validated By: NCES/Federal Statistical Agencies.
Same as 1.1

Limitations: Same as 1.1

 

Objective 3 of 3: IDENTIFY PROBLEM AREAS REQUIRING SYSTEMIC CHANGE AND ENGAGE IN SYSTEMIC ACTIVITIES TO ADDRESS THOSE PROBLEMS.
Indicator 8.3.1 of 1: Policy changes: The percentage of PAIRs that report changes in policies and practices as a result of their efforts will increase.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
Percentage of PAIRs
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
 
Percentage of PAIRs
Percentage of PAIRs
2000
54
 
2001
 
55
2002
 
56
Status: Unable to judge.  

Explanation: Baseline of 54 percent established using FY 2000 reporting data, the first year of collection.  
Additional Source Information: PAIR performance reports.

Frequency: Annually.
Validated By: NCES/Federal Statistical Agencies.
Same as 1.1

Limitations: Data will be limited because it is self-reported and in a narrative format. The data submitted will be reviewed by program specialists, but data validity will be unattainable.

 

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