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UCEDD Outcome Measures

UCEDD Outcome Measures. Restarting the Discussion. Overview of Session. ADD perspective Historical perspective Federal outlook Facilitated Discussion. Purpose of Discussion. Expectations with regard to accountability is not going away Timing is right

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UCEDD Outcome Measures

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  1. UCEDD Outcome Measures Restarting the Discussion

  2. Overview of Session • ADD perspective • Historical perspective • Federal outlook • Facilitated Discussion

  3. Purpose of Discussion • Expectations with regard to accountability is not going away • Timing is right • Implementation of data collection system • Expiration of OMB approval • Westat Independent Evaluation

  4. Purpose of Discussion • Promote a dialogue and thinking about how to evaluate UCEDDs • From a national perspective • At the individual UCEDD level

  5. Goals of Discussion • Inform a method for evaluating UCEDD outcomes at the national and individual UCEDD levels • Gather information that will help define outcomes for the UCEDD network • Stimulate individual UCEDDs to think about their own evaluation • Have outcome measures included in the Annual Report

  6. Considerations • Westat work is on-going and should inform our discussions • Needs to be feasible – we do not want to create a burden for UCEDDs • Needs to be relevant • Need to look at work done in the past (i.e., “Suggested Approach” document)

  7. Considerations • Based on consensus • Need to build upon current data collection systems • Need to find a way to bring multiple data systems and guiding documents together

  8. GPRA Measure Annual Measure8D. Increase the percent of University Centers of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) trainees who demonstrate leadership in the developmental disabilities field at 1, 5, and 10 years after completion of UCEDD training. (outcome) • Expected progress: 1% increase over prior year • Baseline Sep-07 Cross Reference: This performance measure supports HHS Strategic Objective 6.3, and was developed as a result of the PART review. This measure also supports the Secretary’s 5,000 Day Horizon, in which, “… persons with disabilities are cared for with dignity and respect.”

  9. HHS Strategic Plan • GOAL 6: Improve the economic and social well-being of individuals, families, and communities, especially those most in need • Objective 6.1: Increase the proportion of low-income individuals and families, including those receiving welfare, who improve their economic condition • Objective 6.2: Increase the proportion of older Americans who stay active and healthy • Objective 6.3: Increase the independence and quality of life of persons with disabilities, including those with long-term care needs • Objective 6.4: Improve the economic and social development of distressed communities • Objective 6.5: Expand community and faith-based partnerships

  10. Other items for alignment • ADD Logic Model • MTARS • NIRS • Annual Report • Independent Evaluation

  11. Next steps • Seeking volunteers for a workgroup who will further discussions about appropriate outcome measures for the UCEDDs • Include outcome measures in the OMB package – timeline TBD

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