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National Evaluation and Technical Assistance Center for the Education of Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or At Risk

The National Evaluation and Technical Assistance Center for the Education of Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or At Risk (NDTAC)

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 Child Count

Annual Count WebinarAnnual Counts: Understanding the Process and Its Implications Webinar
This Webinar addresses the purpose of the Annual Child Count, eligibility, how the count relates to other reporting requirements of the U.S. Department of Education, and the difference between the State agency (Subpart 1) and local education agency (Subpart 2) count procedures and protocols.


FAQ Annual Child Count Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This document provides a summary of responses to questions commonly asked by States regarding the Annual Child Count.
» View the Annual Child Count FAQs (PDF).

Do you have your own questions? Visit NDTAC's Direct Assistance page and submit a question via the "Ask NDTAC" tool.


U.S. Department of Education (ED) Annual Count Reporting Form, Guidance for Identifying Eligible Institutions and Counting Children, and Sample Worksheet Instructions
Documents regarding the Annual Child Count for the 2010-11 school year can be viewed by clicking below. All forms are due to ED by January 15, 2010. Visit the USED Web site for more information.





Federal Data Reporting and the Consolidated State Performance Report (CSPR)

The CSPR is a data collection instrument administered by the U.S. 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


FAQ CSPR Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
These FAQs reflect common inquiries that NDTAC has received from the field regarding the Title I, Part D, reporting tables in the CSPR.

Q: Where can I find formal definitions for the Facility/Program Types?

Q: Is the school year through June or through July?

» View all CSPR FAQs


CSPR Guide CoverInstructional Guide to Reporting Title I, Part D, Data in the CSPR for SY 2008-09
(PDF | Word)

The latest edition of the instructional guide offers detailed reporting instructions and features data quality checklists for each Title I, Part D, reporting table in the Consolidated State Performance Report (CSPR) for school year (SY) 2008-09. The expanded guide also includes information about the importance of the Federal data collection process and provides details regarding the CSPR and the EdFacts initiative. The guide is an invaluable resource for anyone who is involved in collecting and reporting CSPR Data for Title I, Part D, programs.
Added 9-22-09


2007-2008 Data Reporting Forms CSPR Data Reporting Forms for SY 2008-09
(PDF | Word)
The SY 2008-09 reporting tables for the Title I, Part D, section of the CSPR are now available.

» View all CSPR resources





Data & Analysis

Title I, Part D, Annual Program Performance Reports
The Title I, Part D, Annual Program Performance Reports provide summaries of the educational achievements of students enrolled in neglect, delinquent, or at-risk programs, as reported by States via the CSPR. The reports examine student outcomes at multiple program levels and include State-by-State overviews of student performance and program characteristics.

Select a school year (SY):

ND State & National Fast Facts Image State and National Fast Facts
NDTAC ’s State and National Fast Facts pages provide tables and graphs that summarize State statistics, trends, and comparisons with national averages. These pages include data from SY 2004-05 through SY 2006-07.
Updated 2-20-09


ND Data Brief: Data Quality
Using data from the first 2 years of data collection for Title I, Part D, the ND Data Brief: Data Quality 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.
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, the ND Data Brief: Title I, Part D, Funding and Programs provides an overview of Part D funding, as well as the types of programs and students served during the 2004–05 school year.
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 Record System, provides systematic information on how to establish and utilize an electronic records collection system at the school or facility level.

Screenshot Plaistowe WebinarWebinar: 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 youth who are neglected or delinquent across 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

Pre-Post Assessments CoverA Brief Guide for Selecting and Using Pre-Post Assessments
NDTAC's pre-post assessment guide provides 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 Neglected or Delinquent (N or D) Programs
This is a summary list of pre-post tests and assessments used in neglected or delinquent programs across the country.  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 flexibility in reporting to diverse institutions.

 

Assessment Toolkit Screenshot The NDTAC Assessment Toolkit: Measuring Student Academic Performance
NDTAC's 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 levels.

Pre-Post Assessments WebinarWebinar: 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.

Screenshot Bakke and Lewis PresentationWebinar: 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.




The content of this Web site does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Education, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. The programs/models featured on this site have not been evaluated by NDTAC. The site is meant to serve as a tool and to provide examples of work being done in the field. This Web site was created and is maintained by American Institutes for Research (AIR) through funding from the U.S. Department of Education, contract no. ED-04-CO-0025/0006.
For more information, send an e-mail to NDTAC@air.org.