OSEP TA

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OSEP TAD Updates Conceptual Framework and
Program Logic Model

• OSEP TA D Conference AED Washington, DC
• March 24, 2009

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Why do we need an OSEP TA D Conceptual
Framework

• To develop a common language around technical
  assistance and scaling up.
• For use in OSEP priority writing and guidance
  documents.
• To support TA providers in the implementation of
  evidence based practices.
• To enhance coordination across TA centers.

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Conceptual Framework for OSEP Technical
Assistance and Dissemination

Knowledge Acquisition, Utilization, Transfer and
Translation
Coordination Collaboration Activities
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Conceptual Framework for OSEP Technical
Assistance and Dissemination
Knowledge Acquisition, Utilization, Transfer and
Translation
Knowledge Base
Coordination Collaboration Activities

• Research
• Statutes/ Regulations/ Policies
• Experience and Expertise
• Models

Project Logic Model
Project Conceptual Framework
Knowledge Base(Levels of Evidence)
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Conceptual Framework for OSEP Technical
Assistance and Dissemination
Coordination Collaboration Activities
Project Logic Model
Project Conceptual Framework
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What is next?

• Continue the dialogue
• Conceptual Framework, background and definitions
  will be posted on TACC website for review,
  comment, feedback

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Logic Model for TAD Network

• Feedback from last TAD Conference prompted OSEP
  to develop a Logic Model for the TAD Program
• Describes Inputs, Outputs and Outcomes

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Technical Assistance Dissemination Network
Logic Model
Goal Improved Outcomes for Children with
Disabilities and their Families
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
OUTCOMES
Activities OSEP Funded Projects
Program Investments
Short Term
Medium Term
Long Term
Participation
Increase use of evidence based/ promising
practices
State Education Lead Agencies
Increase Collaboration
Technical Assistance Dissemination Activities
Improved implementation of IDEA
Money OSEP Staff KnowledgeBase Technology TAD
Policy and Guidance
Increase quality, relevance, and usefulness of
products and services
Local Education Lead Agencies
OSEP Support of TAD
Increase the efficiency effectiveness of TAD
implementation
Knowledge Development Activities
Children Families
Improved capacity infrastructure to implement
evidence- based or promising practices
Program School Staff
Increase knowledge and awareness of
evidence-based/ promising practices
implementation strategies
Context IDEA Statute Regulations Administration
Priorities
Leadership Collaboration Activities
Increase use of high quality, relevant, useful
products and services
IHE Faculty Researchers
Other relevant stakeholders
Project Objectives
Process Measures
Outcome Measures
FINAL DRAFT
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Technical Assistance Dissemination Network
Logic Model
Goal Improved Outcomes for Children with
Disabilities and their Families
INPUTS
Program Investments
Money OSEP Staff Knowledge Base Technology TAD
Policy and Guidance
Context IDEA Statute Regulations Administration
Priorities
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Technical Assistance Dissemination Network
Logic Model
Goal Improved Outcomes for Children with
Disabilities and their Families
OUTPUTS
Participation
Activities OSEP Funded Projects
State Education Lead Agencies
Local Education Lead Agencies
OSEP Support of TAD
Technical Assistance Dissemination Activities
Children Families
Knowledge Development Activities
Program School Staff
IHE Faculty Researchers
Leadership Collaboration Activities
Other relevant stakeholders
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Technical Assistance Dissemination Network
Logic Model
Goal Improved Outcomes for Children with
Disabilities and their Families
OUTCOMES
Long Term
Short Term
Medium Term
Increase Collaboration
Improved implementation of IDEA
Increase use of evidence based/ promising
practices
Increase quality, relevance, and usefulness of
products and services
Increase the efficiency and effectiveness of TAD
implementation
Improved capacity infrastructure to implement
evidence- based or promising practices
Increase knowledge and awareness of
evidence-based/ promising practices
implementation strategies
Increase use of high quality, relevant, and
useful products and services
12
Technical Assistance Dissemination Network
Logic Model
Goal Improved Outcomes for Children with
Disabilities and their Families
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
OUTCOMES
Activities OSEP Funded Projects
Program Investments
Short Term
Medium Term
Long Term
Participation
Increase use of evidence based/ promising
practices
State Education Lead Agencies
Increase Collaboration
Technical Assistance Dissemination Activities
Improved implementation of IDEA
Money OSEP Staff KnowledgeBase Technology TAD
Policy and Guidance
Increase quality, relevance, and usefulness of
products and services
Local Education Lead Agencies
OSEP Support of TAD
Increase the efficiency effectiveness of TAD
implementation
Knowledge Development Activities
Children Families
Improved capacity infrastructure to implement
evidence- based or promising practices
Program School Staff
Increase knowledge and awareness of
evidence-based/ promising practices
implementation strategies
Context IDEA Statute Regulations Administration
Priorities
Leadership Collaboration Activities
Increase use of high quality, relevant, useful
products and services
IHE Faculty Researchers
Other relevant stakeholders
Project Objectives
Process Measures
Outcome Measures
FINAL DRAFT