What You Will Learn
State education agencies, county/regional offices of education, districts, and schools will learn:
- How their special education services and programs compare to state averages and similar education agencies
- How academic achievement for their students with disabilities compares to state averages and similar education agencies
- How their risk for compliance and/or litigation compare to state averages and similar education agencies
- How their personnel and budget allocations compare to state averages and similar education agencies
- Evidence-based recommendations specifically designed to address their program’s identified needs for improvements to their programs and services
- How to create and implement action plans for improving their services and supporting better outcomes for students with disabilities
Who Will Benefit
Education service agencies desiring a comprehensive review of data along with recommendations for improvement of the services and programs offered to students receiving special education, including:
- State Education Agencies
- County/Regional Offices of Education
- Districts and Schools
Service Details
WestEd’s Center for Prevention & Early Intervention staff will conduct a comprehensive data collection process in which we will review all aspects of special education services data and across selected comparison states, districts, or schools.
Specifically, we will conduct:
- On-site data collection that includes classroom observations, interviews, focus groups, and a review of Individualized Education Programs
- Off-site data collection and analysis that includes online surveys and comparative data on student achievement, risk for compliance and/or litigation, and personnel and budget allocations
You will receive a detailed report with findings and recommendations for improvement.
A formal presentation of the findings and recommendations will be offered to the governing board if desired.
Timeline and costs will depend on the specific requirements identified by the client.