Product Description:
The North Central Regional Resource Center developed Thinking Through Improvement to help state and local agencies with data utilization and improvement efforts related to IDEA 2004. Emphasis is placed on using data to guide the improvement planning process. The materials provide information and activities on prioritizing areas for improvement, setting targets, selecting improvement activities, evaluating process and impact, and reporting progress. Thinking Through Improvement is intended to be used by a wide range of audiences, including state agencies, local education agencies, and early childhood service providers. Facilitation sessions have been completed for all states within the North Central region, the Office of Special Education Programs, and members of the national TA & D Network as well as with seven additional states and territories outside the North Central region. Facilitation sessions and implementation support are planned for Spring 2009 for an additional seven states.