National Evaluation and Technical Assistance Center for the Education of Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or At-Risk
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Annual Counts: Understanding the Process and Its Implications Webinar
This presentation addressed the purpose of the Count, eligibility, how the Count relates to other USED reporting requirements, and the difference between the State Agency (Subpart 1) and Local Agency (Subpart 2) count procedures and protocols.
State Fast Facts: 2005-2006
USED and NDTAC have released new Title I, Part D data for the 2005-2006 school year. Fast Facts are based on the Consolidated State Performance Report (CSPR) and are available by State and subpart. The data include information on funding, programming, demographics, academic and vocational outcomes, and academic performance. Added 9-18-07
Annual Child Count
Annual Counts: Understanding the Process and Its Implications Webinar
This presentation addressed the purpose of the Count, eligibility, how the Count relates to other USED reporting requirements, and the difference between the State Agency (Subpart 1) and Local Agency (Subpart 2) count procedures and protocols.
Frequently Asked Questions
NDTAC responds to questions commonly asked by States regarding the Annual Child Count. Responses are regularly updated based on questions received during the current reporting year.
[Read the FAQs]
Do you have your own questions? Visit NDTAC's Direct Assistance page and submit a question via the "Ask NDTAC" tool.
USED Annual Count Reporting Form, Guidance for Identifying Eligible Institutions and Counting Children, and Sample Worksheet Instructions
Documents regarding the Annual Count for the 2008-2009 School Year are can be viewed by clicking below. All forms are due to ED by January 15, 2008. Visit the USED Web site for more information.
- ESEA Title I Program Guidance
- USED Annual Count Reporting Form
- Guidance for Identifying Eligible Institutions and Counting Children
- Sample Worksheet Instructions
Federal Data Reporting and the Consolidated State Performance Report (CSPR)
The CSPR is a data collection instrument administered by the Department of Education's (ED's) Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) on an annual basis. All States that receive funding on the basis of the Consolidated State Application for the applicable school year must respond to the reporting requirements in the CSPR.
» Learn more about the CSPR
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: In Table 2.4.1.1, where can I find formal definitions for the Facility/Program Types?
Q: For the CSPR, is the 2005-06 school year considered to end in June or July?
Resources
Download the Instructional Guide to Reporting Title I, Part D Data in the CSPR: School Year 2006-2007 (PDF) for detailed instructions and data quality checklists for each Title I, Part D reporting table.
Updated 01-08-08
This document includes the official 2006-2007 reporting tables (Word) for the Title I, Part D section of the CSPR.
Updated 10-31-07
Data & Analysis
ND State & National Fast Facts
NDTAC’s State & National Fast Facts pages provide tables and graphs that summarize State statistics, trends, and comparisons with national averages.
2004-2005 Title I, Part D Annual Report
The 2004-05 Title I, Part D Annual Report (PDF, 2.3 MB) summarizes results from the first comprehensive accountability data collection and reporting for the Title I, Part D program. The Annual Report provides a comprehensive look at the outcomes and academic performance of students who meet the Federal definition of being "neglected," "delinquent," or "at-risk." In addition to presenting a National data profile of Title I, Part D programs, the Report provides State-by-State summaries of State Agency (Subpart 1) and Local Education Agency (Subpart 2) programs.
ND Data Brief: Data Quality
Using data from the first two years of data collection for Title I, Part D, this brief provides an overview of the program-assessment process and the importance of quality data. This brief continues NDTAC’s Data Quality Initiative, directed toward maximizing the quality and integrity of data reported by State and local Title I, Part D facilities.
[View the Brief] Added 11-26-07
ND Data Brief: Title I, Part D Funding and Programs
Using data from the first-ever comprehensive data collection for Title I, Part D, this brief provides an overview of Part D funding as well as the types of programs and students served during the 2004–2005 school year.
[View the Brief] Added 3-01-07
Data Systems
Building an Automated Student Record System
This guide by the National Forum on Education Statistics at the National Center for Education Statistics, titled Building an Automated Student Records System, provides systematic information on how to establish and utilize an electronic records collection system at the school or facility level.
Webinar: Measuring Success - Examples of State and District Data Collection Systems
Frank Plaistowe and Ned Loughran discussed how their State and national data systems are helping to ensure that performance goals are met and how these data systems have impacted the quality of service provision.
Performance-based Standards (PbS) for Youth Correction and Detention Facilities
The PbS system provides a set of goals and standards for individual facilities and agencies; tools to help facilities achieve these standards; reports that allow facilities to evaluate performance over time; and promotion of and information on innovative practices and the collaboration across facilities.
Performance-Based Standards (PbS) for Youth Correction and Detention Facilities: A System for Continuous Improvement
Ned Loughran revisited PbS in youth correction and detention facilities and discussed their impact on N or D youth around the country.
E-Rate Funds Available for Communication and Technology Needs
This article provides an overview of the Federal E-Rate program. It includes information to help your local education agency or facility take advantage of this funding opportunity to develop electronic data systems and expand opportunities for the education of youth who are neglected or delinquent.
Pre-Post Assessment
A Brief Guide for Selecting and Using Pre-Post Assessments
NDTAC's pre-post assessment guideprovides basic information about the ideal characteristics of a pre-post test and highlights important features to consider when requesting and evaluating information from test publishers.
A Look at Legislation: Common Pre-Post Assessments
Realizing the importance of adequately evaluating and reporting the academic performance of youth involved in the juvenile justice system and the value of consistency between facilities, some States have mandated the use of a common or pre-approved pre-post assessment test for Title I, Part D facilities and programs.
Common Assessments in N or D Programs
This is a summary of pre-post tests and assessments used in neglected or delinquent programs across the country.
[View the list] Added 3-01-07
The Alternative Schools Accountability Model (ASAM) in California
ASAM provides the tools to assess student and school performance measures by mandating a standardized, uniform evaluation model of data that also gives some flexibiility in reporting to diverse institutions.
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The NDTAC Assessment Toolkit: Measuring Student Academic Performance
The Assessment Toolkit is designed to help State administrators and local program managers track and improve their academic assessment procedures and results for students who are neglected or delinquent. NDTAC has designed different versions of the Assessment Toolkit for State administrators and program managers at the local and facility level.
Webinar: Pre-Post Assessments
This presentation provides an overview of how Florida adopted a common assessment for its Title I, Part D program and on Florida's 2006 law mandating a single test in all juvenile justice facilities.
Webinar: Academic Assessments: How do N or D Programs Evaluate and Implement the Options?
Robert Bakke and Joy Lewis discussed the evaluation and implementation of academic assessments in alternative educational settings in California.