social relationships) B. Acquisition and use of 2% 21% 23% 26% 28% knowledge and skills and (32/1700) (407/1800) (399/1800) (453/1800) (509/1800) (including early language/communication and early literacy) C. Use of appropriate 2% 18% 17% 26% 37% behaviors to meet needs (25/1700) (298/1700) (311/1700) (439/1700) (627/1700) In the fall of 2009, MASSDE and MEEC began the second cycle of data collection for Indicator 7. Seventy-two districts that participated in prior cohorts were notified that they would participate in data collection activities for a second time. MASSDE and MEEC initiated conference calls with participating districts to revisit the required data collection activities, and to provide new district staff with the foundational understanding of measuring outcomes in preschool children with disabilities necessary. These efforts will assist with ensuring the reporting of valid and reliable data. Districts in the Cycle II Year 1 cohort reported entry data on 1,362 preschool children with disabilities. – Baseline Data Collection for FFY2009 (2009-2010) Entry Data OUTCOME % AGE APPROPRIATE % NOT AGE APPROPRIATE A. Positive social-emotional skills (including social 17% 83% relationships) B. Acquisition and use of knowledge and skills 19% 81% (including early language/communication and early literacy) C. Use of appropriate behaviors to meet needs 30% 70% Exit Data Exit data for FFY2009 are reported in the FFY2009 MA APR for Indicator 7. The FFY2009 MA APR also includes a discussion of the data and its effect on revised targets set for FFY2009 and FFY2010. Discussion of Baseline Data for FFY2006 FFY2008: – Entry Data
social relationships) B. Acquisition and use of knowledge and skills and (including early language/communication and early literacy) 2% (32/1700) 21% (407/1800) 23% (399/1800) 26% (453/1800) 28% (509/1800) C. Use of appropriate behaviors to meet needs 2% (25/1700) 18% (298/1700) 17% (311/1700) 26% (439/1700) 37% (627/1700) In the fall of 2009, MASSDE and MEEC began the second cycle of data collection for Indicator 7. Seventy-two districts that participated in prior cohorts were notified that they would participate in data collection activities for a second time. MASSDE and MEEC initiated conference calls with participating districts to revisit the required data collection activities, and to provide new district staff with the foundational understanding of measuring outcomes in preschool children with disabilities necessary. These efforts will assist with ensuring the reporting of valid and reliable data. Districts in the Cycle II – Year 1 cohort reported entry data on 1,362 preschool children with disabilities. Baseline Data Collection for FFY2009 (2009-2010) Entry Data OUTCOME % AGE APPROPRIATE % NOT AGE APPROPRIATE A. Positive social-emotional skills (including social relationships) 17% 83% B. Acquisition and use of knowledge and skills (including early language/communication and early literacy) 19% 81% C. Use of appropriate behaviors to meet needs 30% 70% Exit Data Exit data for FFY2009 are reported in the FFY2009 MA APR for Indicator 7. The FFY2009 MA APR also includes a discussion of the data and its effect on revised targets set for FFY2009 and FFY2010. Discussion of Baseline Data for FFY2006 – FFY2008: Entry Data