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Contacts
Sue Brown - Hawaii Part C Coordinator
c/o EIS
1600 Kapiolani Blvd. # 1401
Honolulu HI 96814
Phone: 808-973-9650
sue.brown@fhsd.health.state.hi.us
Beppie Shapiro
Center for Disability Studies, University of Hawaii
1776 University Ave. UA 4-6
Honolulu HI 96814
Phone: 808-973-9644
Objectives
- Build a consensus across Hawaii for a set of outcome areas to be examined, outcome statements, and evidence statements.
- Identify a measurement and outcome approach for the outcome system including determining the feasibility of the procedures and preliminary work for the development of the database infrastructure.
- Build the capacity of local providers to collect and report outcome data reliability, efficiently, and consistently.
- Build the capacity of Part C state and local program administrators to use outcome data for program improvement.
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Select child outcome areas and indicators
Yes
Select family outcome areas and indicators
Yes
Review existing state systems for outcome development
ECO staff will review existing state documents and work with the state staff to formulate a report development and dissemination plan for the outcome measurement system.
No specific information provided
Review other systems or literature for outcome development
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Developing task forces and teams to address different facets of research
Will be developing stakeholder groups, but still have to decide how many to form and the logistics involved.
Develop/review measurement approaches
Identify measurement approach.
Develop/modify data collection approaches and database
Build data collection and database infrastructure.
Assessment tools currently in use will be analyzed
Will review, but specific tests not available.
Database system to be analyzed and/or updated
Will discuss implications for building or modifying an electronic database. When data collection procedures have reached a near final state, will work with state staff and Part C Management Information System staff to identify a workable approach to automating the analysis and reporting outcome data. A consultant will assist and provide preliminary specifications for the development of the database.
Develop connections between Part B and C outcomes
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Develop connections between programs other than C and B (Ex. Head Start)
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Develop training materials and train providers how to collect data and use them to improve programs for children and families (Pilot and revise).
Pilot test (Field test) data collection procedures
Felix consent decree case review - reviewed progress on multiple developmental outcomes of 42 Part C children.
Study: Child find - Looked at feasibility of evaluating EI outcomes.
Previous work and granted programs upon which current efforts will build
Service Performance Review process.