National call to address Indicator 3 Issues - November 25, 2008

Overview

NCEO is responsible for collecting and analyzing the data reported for Indicator 3 of the APR. In discussions it has become apparent there are certain aspects of this Indicator that may need further discussion. One such issue deals with the inconsistency between Table 6, 618 data and the APR. It is also possible that different people or workgroups within state education department structures may be charged with the responsibility of completing the requirements for the two items. This reason led to the development of a tool for state personnel to ensure the accuracy of information that is reported for the two sources. NCEO and the RRC Program recognize that a call to address this and other Indicator 3 issues might be helpful in preparing the APR data for the February 2, 2009 submission.

The RRC Program and NCEO will hold a national call to address Indicator 3 issues.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008
10:00 Pacific, 11:00 Mountain, 12:00 Central, 1:00 Eastern / 1.5 hours duration

PURPOSES:

1. To enhance understanding of the meaning behind the APR reports and what information is needed to properly analyze them
2. To provide state personnel with clarified instructions on how to properly complete the data analysis behind the Indicator
3. To enhance state by state APR reporting similarity
4. To clarify the similarities and differences between the APR and Table 6 sets of data and to show shortcuts between the two sets (including the use of a new tool developed by NCEO)
5. To address Improvement Activities for Indicator 3

PRESENTERS:
Facilitator: Anne Chartrand, Southeast Regional Resource Center
Jason Altman, NCEO
Chris Rogers, NCEO
Chris Bremer, NCEO


MATERIALS FOR CALL:

NCEO Indicator 3 Presentation (11-25-08)
(We suggest that handout style printing include no more than 2 slides per page and that the slides be printed in color or viewed on a computer screen if possible.)

1. 2008 NCEO APR Analysis (Word)
2. Similarities and Differences between APR and Table 6 Data
(PowerPoint)
3. 2009 OSEP Instructions for APR: by Indicator
4. 2009 APR General Instructions and Formatting Template
5. NCEO APR Tool

These and related materials are also posted at the NCEO Indicator 3 Web page (http://www.nceo.info/indicator3).

HOW TO REGISTER:

1. Please reply to vangx724@umn.edu, subject line Indicator 3 Teleconference, with your registration information (this format preferred: name, state, department, title, tasks as related to Indicator 3 work). Please do so by 5pm CST on November 21. We encourage state personnel to share lines when possible in an effort to control costs, and to encourage networking within states. However, even on shared lines, we would like all participants to register.
2. The call-in number and code, and confirmation of your registration will be sent upon NCEO receiving your registration.
3. All conferencing fees are paid by NCEO.

Register early as only 125 lines are available. Late registrations will be accepted ONLY if additional lines are still available. Please do not call in without registration – that could prevent people who have preregistered from reaching the call.