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Transcript of 2008 OSEP National Early Childhood Conference “Building Partnerships for Effective Change”
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2008 OSEP National Early Childhood Conference
“Building Partnerships for Effective Change”
December 8, 2008
Systemic Approaches to Improving State Compliance and Performance on APRs
Ardith FergusonColorado Part C
2008 OSEP National Early Childhood Conference
“Building Partnerships for Effective Change”
December 8, 2008
Systemic Approaches to Improving State Compliance and Performance on APRs
Ardith FergusonColorado Part C
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Colorado Department of Human Services
Division for Developmental Disabilities
Colorado Department of Human Services
Division for Developmental Disabilities
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Lead Agency ChangeLead Agency Change
Since December 31, 2005, Colorado’s lead agency for Part C of IDEA has been the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division for Developmental Disabilities, Early Intervention Colorado Program.
Since December 31, 2005, Colorado’s lead agency for Part C of IDEA has been the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division for Developmental Disabilities, Early Intervention Colorado Program.
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Early Intervention Colorado Early Intervention Colorado
• Early Intervention Services Programs - 20
• FY 2007-08 Unduplicated Count - 7,649
• October 1, 2007 Active Count - 4,069
• Identification Rate for Birth-3 - 1.92%
• Early Intervention Services Programs - 20
• FY 2007-08 Unduplicated Count - 7,649
• October 1, 2007 Active Count - 4,069
• Identification Rate for Birth-3 - 1.92%
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Diversity of the Local ProgramsDiversity of the Local Programs• Active counts range 20 - 1,700 children• Rural plains, mountain communities, and cities along urban corridor• EI staff, contract providers, or combination of staff and contractors• Designated service coordination system
• Active counts range 20 - 1,700 children• Rural plains, mountain communities, and cities along urban corridor• EI staff, contract providers, or combination of staff and contractors• Designated service coordination system
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Challenges of the First Year
Challenges of the First Year
New climate of accountability Inherited SPP with expansive
activities Data transfer and absence of data Amount of foundational
infrastructure work required due to lead agency change
Thirty (30) new programs
New climate of accountability Inherited SPP with expansive
activities Data transfer and absence of data Amount of foundational
infrastructure work required due to lead agency change
Thirty (30) new programs
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Challenges of First YearChallenges of First Year
New local staff needed training Interagency partnership with
Department of Education for Child Find
Over-zealous monitoring Learning OSEP-speak
New local staff needed training Interagency partnership with
Department of Education for Child Find
Over-zealous monitoring Learning OSEP-speak
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Second Year StrategiesSecond Year Strategies
Used national technical assistance resources
Revised monitoring procedures Prepared for OSEP Verification Visit Made changes to State database Started APR process earlier
Used national technical assistance resources
Revised monitoring procedures Prepared for OSEP Verification Visit Made changes to State database Started APR process earlier
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Second Year StrategiesSecond Year Strategies
Revised SPP improvement activities Engaged stakeholders in status
determination criteria, sanctions & incentives
Launched interactive public reports Have administrative interest and
support Passed key legislation
Revised SPP improvement activities Engaged stakeholders in status
determination criteria, sanctions & incentives
Launched interactive public reports Have administrative interest and
support Passed key legislation
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Third Year Strategies/Factors
Third Year Strategies/Factors
Added focused monitoring process
Using technical assistance (TA) tools to identify root causes
Providing intensive TA to programs in “Needs Intervention”
Realigned staff responsibilities Aided by supportive climate in
the State
Added focused monitoring process
Using technical assistance (TA) tools to identify root causes
Providing intensive TA to programs in “Needs Intervention”
Realigned staff responsibilities Aided by supportive climate in
the State
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Contact: [email protected]
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Questions?Questions?
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Ardith FergusonEarly Intervention Colorado
CDHS/DDD4055 South Lowell Blvd.
Denver, CO 80236303-866-7657
303-866-7680 [email protected]
www.eicolorado.org
Ardith FergusonEarly Intervention Colorado
CDHS/DDD4055 South Lowell Blvd.
Denver, CO 80236303-866-7657
303-866-7680 [email protected]
www.eicolorado.org