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First Connection Reports
First Connections provides insight for parents and guardians with annual reports monitoring performance, improvement plans, and other strategic areas.
First Connections Yearly 618 Data
Part C, First Connections Early Intervention Program is required annually by the Office of Special Education (OSEP) to report the number of children served, settings for services and exit data along age, gender and race & ethnicity demographics. Data on dispute resolution is also required.
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First Connections Program Performance Reports
Part C, First Connections Early Intervention Program is required annually by the Office of Special Education (OSEP) to report on all local DDS contracted service provider’s performance.
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Indicator 1: Timely Delivery of Service
Measurement:
Percent = [(# of infants and toddlers with IFSPs who receive the early intervention services on their IFSPs in a timely manner) divided by the (total # of infants and toddlers with IFSPs)] times 100
Annual Provider Report|Performance Indicator 1 (Timely Service)
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Indicator 2: Natural Environments
Measurement:
Percent = [(# of infants and toddlers with IFSPs who primarily receive early intervention services in the home or community-based settings) divided by the (total # of infants and toddlers with IFSPs)] times 100.
Annual Provider Report|Performance Indicator 2 (Natural Environment)
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Indicator 3: Child Outcomes
Categories:
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Positive social-emotional skills (including social relationships);
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Acquisition and use of knowledge and skills (including early language/communication);
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Use of appropriate behaviors to meet their needs.
Summary Statement 1: Of those infants and toddlers who entered or exited early intervention below age expectations in each Outcome, the percent who substantially increased their rate of growth by the time they turned 3 years of age or exited the program.
Summary Statement 2: The percent of infants and toddlers who were functioning within age expectations in each Outcome by the time they turned 3 years of age or exited the program.
Annual Provider Report|Performance Indicator 3 (Child Outcomes)
Measurements: Progress categories for A, B and C: Percent of infants and toddlers who did not improve functioning = [(# of infants and toddlers who did not improve functioning) divided by (# of infants and toddlers with IFSPs assessed)] times 100. Percent of infants and toddlers who improved functioning but not sufficient to move nearer to functioning comparable to same-aged peers = [(# of infants and toddlers who improved functioning but not sufficient to move nearer to functioning comparable to same-aged peers) divided by (# of infants and toddlers with IFSPs assessed)] times 100. Percent of infants and toddlers who improved functioning to a level nearer to same-aged peers but did not reach it = [(# of infants and toddlers who improved functioning to a level nearer to same-aged peers but did not reach it) divided by (# of infants and toddlers with IFSPs assessed)] times 100. Percent of infants and toddlers who improved functioning to reach a level comparable to same-aged peers = [(# of infants and toddlers who improved functioning to reach a level comparable to same-aged peers) divided by (# of infants and toddlers with IFSPs assessed)] times 100. Percent of infants and toddlers who maintained functioning at a level comparable to same-aged peers = [(# of infants and toddlers who maintained functioning at a level comparable to same-aged peers) divided by (# of infants and toddlers with IFSPs assessed)] times 100.
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Indicator 4: Family Survey
Approximately 3,000 surveys were sent to families of clients served within the past year. Arkansas adopted the survey created by the National Early Childhood Outcomes.
Annual Provider Report|Performance Indicator 4 (Family Surveys)
Measurement: Percent = [(# of respondent families participating in Part C who report that early intervention services have helped the family know their rights) divided by the (# of respondent families participating in Part C)] times 100. Percent = [(# of respondent families participating in Part C who report that early intervention services have helped the family effectively communicate their children's needs) divided by the (# of respondent families participating in Part C)] times 100. Percent = [(# of respondent families participating in Part C who report that early Intervention services have helped the family help their children develop and learn) divided by the (# of respondent families participating in Part C)] times 100.
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Indicators 5 and 6: Effective General Supervision Part C/Child Find
Measurement:
Percent=[(# of infants and toddler birth to 1 with IFSPs) divided by the (population of infants and toddlers birth to 1)] times 100 compared to national data.
Annual Provider Report|Performance Indicator 5 and 6 (Child Find)
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Indicator 7: IFSP 45 Day Timelines
Measurement:
Percent = [(# of infants and toddlers with IFSPs for whom an evaluation and assessment and an initial IFSP meeting was conducted within Part C’s 45-day timeline) divided by the (# of infants and toddlers with IFSPs evaluated and assessed for whom an initial IFSP meeting was required to be conducted)] times 100.
Annual Provider Report|Performance Indicator 7 (IFSP 45 Day Timeline)
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Indicator 8: Transition (Three Parts: A, B, and C)
This data is captured, analyzed and reported across all Service Providers providing Service Coordination. The data is collected for the Annual Performance Report from all provider types in the state, including Licensed Community Programs, Independent Service Providers and State Service Coordinators through a combination of data systems including Special Education Automation System (SEAS), the Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) Mainframe and the Electronic Data System (EDS).
In addition, this data was verified, supplemented and completed using inquiry from Licensed Community Programs, State Service Coordinators, and Independent Service Providers.
Annual Provider Report|Performance Indicator 8A, 8B, and 8C (Effective Transition)
Measurement: Percent = [(# of children exiting Part C who have an IFSP with transition steps and services) divided by the (# of children exiting Part C)] times 100. (Looked at how many transition steps listed on IFSP) Percent = [(# of children exiting Part C and potentially eligible for Part B where notification to the LEA occurred) divided by the (# of children exiting Part C who were potentially eligible for Part B)] times 100. ( Looked at LEA Notice (Notification) of Transition) Percent = [(# of children exiting Part C and potentially eligible for Part B where the transition conference occurred) divided by the (# of children exiting Part C who were potentially eligible for Part B)] times 100. (Looked at # of Timely Transition Conference (90 days before the child turned 3 years of age.)