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'Early Intervention Program Accountability: A Collaborative, Multi-Faceted Approach' |
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9 - Program Evaluation and Quality Improvement
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Keyword(s): |
accountability, early intervention, program evaluation, assessment, program effectiveness |
Learning Objectives: |
- List a variety of tools that can be used to measure progress of children in early intervention programs
- Measure parents’ perspectives about their early intervention program
- Survey early intervention providers regarding their knowledge, skills, and implementation of program objectives
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Abstract: |
Early intervention program accountability is maximized when a program is evaluated from a variety of meaningful perspectives, both objective and subjective. This presentation will describe how several state agencies collaborate to ensure that early intervention decisions are evidence based at both the individual child and programmatic levels.
One component of this multi-faceted approach to program accountability includes the collection of child outcome measures. We will describe a variety of instruments that we have successfully used to measure child skills and progress across a variety of developmental domains. The integration of these child outcome variables into the state EHDI database also will be described.
A second feature of the accountability model that will be presented is a tool used to gather data on families’ utilization of and satisfaction with various aspects of the intervention program. Data from early intervention providers also contributes to the program accountability plan. A survey will be shared that documents in-service training needs, perceptions of support from program supervisory staff, and use of program materials. A self-assessment tool measuring individual providers’ knowledge and skill set also will be presented. |
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