NEW MEXICO STATE PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT GRANT (SPDG) Update: Using iPads for Collecting Implementation Data SPDG National Meeting, March 6-7, 2012.

NEW MEXICO STATE PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT GRANT (SPDG)

Update: Using iPads for Collecting Implementation Data

SPDG National Meeting, March 6-7, 2012

Program and Evaluation Design

What: Promoting evidence-based practices (OSEP

Performance Measures) to address needs of students with disabilities (SPP Indicators)

Educational Plans for Student Success RtI Principles

Program and Evaluation Design

How: Professional Development Events Site-Based Technical Assistance Mini-Grants

Data Collection and Analysis

Consultant Protocols Consultant log Fidelity Checklists (core features based on

EPSS)

Define implementation Document dosage Promotes standardized practices Identifies conditions for success

Benefits

NOT web-based. Efficient, decentralized collection without need for real-time Internet connection. Synch for centralized security/management.

Detail. Checkboxes and drop-down menus. Linked to registration. Drill down to individuals

Compliance. Low burden. High convenience. More comprehensive picture of the training and technical assistance deployed to districts.

Data Collection and Analysis

Accuracy. The web-based form improves the accuracy of data through: (a) embedded help to ensure that all SPPIP consultants have a common understanding of the data being requested; required fields to ensure completeness; and (c) “forced” selections to standardize responses.

Utility. Data collection is real time (on synching) and ongoing allowing for monitoring and on-demand reporting at multiple levels: program, consultant, district, and school.

evaluation | research | technical assistance

Demo iPad Tools

evaluation | research | technical assistance

Demo iPad Tools

evaluation | research | technical assistance

Demo iPad Tools

evaluation | research | technical assistance

Demo iPad Tools

evaluation | research | technical assistance

Demo iPad Tools

evaluation | research | technical assistance

Demo iPad Tools

evaluation | research | technical assistance

Results: Mission Areas

evaluation | research | technical assistance

Results: Method

evaluation | research | technical assistance

Results: Systems Checklist

*not unduplicated

Challenges

New Technology. Learning Curve (for everyone)

Compliance. Did not solve – and now progress is hidden.

Reports. Need to develop iPad reports for immediate feedback.

evaluation | research | technical assistance

Demo iPad Tools

evaluation | research | technical assistance

Demo iPad Tools

evaluation | research | technical assistance

Demo iPad Tools

evaluation | research | technical assistance

Demo iPad Tools

evaluation | research | technical assistance

Contact

Carlos Romeroromero@apexeducation.org

www.apexeducation.org