618 Data
How many data sets are part of the IDEA Public 618 Data Collection and Reporting?
6
What does SPP/APR stand for?
State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report
The local profile indicators are organized into _____ topics.
Six (6)
The annual performance of each local education agency (LEA) based on four categories: meets requirements, needs assistance, needs intervention, and needs substantial intervention (§ 300.603(b)(1)
Who was the director of the Office of Fiscal and Data Services before Kate Czehut?
What four categories do we disaggregate the data under each of the sets?
What are SPP/APR targets?
-USOSEP determines compliance indicator targets (100% or 0%)
-performance indicator targets are measurable and achievable goals (rigorous, yet achievable)
-determined based on baseline/trend data
-performance indicator targets are developed in collaboration with stakeholders
-developed for six-year cycle (FY2020-FY2025)
-targets are also changed when the methodology in the data collection process changes for performance indicators
What resources help districts understand the definition, methodology, calculation, data source, and available resources to support improvement?
(Hint: It was released in June of 2024.)
Local Profile One-Pagers
What factors (4) must states consider when making LEA determinations?
How many OSE specialists (including leadership) are involved in the collection and reporting of the SPP/APR indicators?
18
What does * mean as part of the public reporting template?
The data is suppressed to protect student privacy.
What does slippage mean?
"Worsening" from the previous data AND a failure to meet the target.
Worsening must meet thresholds.
What does the "difference (%)" column mean?
The difference between the state target and the local result.
How many factors did New Jersey report as part of FY22 determinations?
9
What is the theme for the Data360 training series offered by the Office of Special Education for FY22?
"Actionable Insights"
Name a public district that has a higher classification rate than 20%.
(answers will vary)
What are the four categories for SPP/APR determinations assigned to the state agencies?
Meets Requirements, Needs Assistance, Needs Intervention, and Needs Substantial Intervention
What does the "desired outcome" mean?
Reflects the condition to which the local result should be as compared to the target
What factor was not required but was included for New Jersey's determinations?
Factor 6: Alternate Assessment (DLM) Participation Rates
How many measures are reported as part of the local special education profile?
49 measures
In what month of the year did we release the 618 data?
August
How many years have states submitted the SPP/APR?
Correct Answer: 19 years submitted
Partial Credit: Coming up on 20 years (February 1, 2025)
What would be a reason why there is an "N" displayed on the local profile?
- The LEA was not in the cohort
- The LEA does not serve that grade span (PreK, secondary)
Two Parts: (1) Find an LEA that received "needs assistance" for FY22. (2) Name one required activity ("differentiated support") for LEAs that receive "needs assistance" as part of their determination.
Part 1: (answers will vary)
Part 2: For LEAs with the FFY2022 determination of Needs Assistance, the OSE provides Tier 2 Support: Assistance and Consultation. Within this tier, LEAs will:
Name either:
(1) three additional types of data collected and reported annually (other than the SPP/APR, local profiles, and 618 data)
OR
(2) two data modifications we made or are making this year as part of the NJSMART data collection.
(1) Alternate Assessment Participation Rates, (2) Language Development Rating for Preschool Children, and (3) Significant Disproportionality
OR
(1) MD Data Collection and (2) SLD Data Collection