Analyze VR Data and Tools for State VR Agencies
Explore the work of the RehabData Workgroup in analyzing VR data, developing tools for State VR agencies, and assisting in performance assessment. Learn about measurable skill gains, member information, and the focus on user-friendly metrics. Get insights into the impact of VR programs and RSA's role in data provision for decision-making.
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WELCOME Thank you for joining us today. The webinar will begin shortly.
WELCOME TO ZOOM All attendees will be muted for todays live webinar; Please send any questions through the Chat option during the webinar, or contact one of the RehabData Workgroup Members after the webinar; If you do not have sound capabilities on your computer or prefer to listen by phone, call either of the following numbers: +1 (929) 205-6099 US (New York) +1 (669) 900-6833 US (San Jose) (877) 853-5257 US Toll-free Meeting ID: 179 839 396 Real-time captioning is provided during this webinar. The captions can be viewed by clicking the Closed Caption button. If you experience any technical difficulties during the webinar, please use Chat to send a message, and we will do our best to assist you. 2
REHABDATA WORKGROUP Measurable Skill Gains Tool February 3, 2020
THE REHABDATA WORKGROUP WILL Analyze VR data in the context of its relationship to WIOA performance measures, other VR program measures, and impact of the VR program; Develop tools/metrics that all State VR agencies may use to gauge performance and make the data user-friendly and relevant to all VR professionals; and Assist the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) in identifying what data RSA can provide, on a regular basis, to all State VR agencies to help assess and inform decisions related to service delivery and performance of the VR program. 4
REHABDATA WORKGROUP MEMBERS INFORMATION State VR Agency & Technical Assistance Representatives Rachel Anderson, WINTAC (randerson@ndi-inc.org) Bill Colombo, Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MI-G) (colombob@michigan.gov) Scott Dennis, Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (MD-C) (scott.dennis@maryland.gov) Natasha Jerde, Minnesota State Services for the Blind (MN-B) (natasha.jerde@state.mn.us) Adam Leonard, Texas Workforce Commission (TX-C) (adam.leonard@twc.state.tx.us) Kristen Mackey, Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration (AZ-C) (kmackey@azdes.gov) RSA Representatives Suzanne Mitchell, Chief, VR Program Unit (suzanne.mitchell@ed.gov) Chris Pope, Chief, Data Collection and Analysis Unit (christopher.pope@ed.gov) 5
MEASURABLE SKILL GAINS (MSG) TOOL The MSG Tool includes data State VR agencies reported to RSA in Program Years (PY) 2017 and 2018. The tool is intended to Provide National and State-level MSG data to all VR programs; Provide a resource for State VR agencies to analyze their MSG data, compared to National rates, similar States and/or agencies, and a variety of additional ways; Share a pre-populated tool that any VR program can use, including those who may not have the support of data/technology experts to build a similar tool in-house; Help State VR agencies make decisions about supporting individuals with disabilities on career pathways -- making progress towards reaching their educational and vocational goals; and Provide data to help State VR agencies establish levels of performance for MSG rate for PYs 2020 and 2021. 6
MSG TOOL (continued) The MSG Tool is NOT intended to Replace WIOA performance accountability provisions, regulations, or sub-regulatory guidance; Replace the need for VR programs to analyze their RSA-911 data using their case management system (CMS), other reporting resources, quality assurance activities, etc.; or Tell the whole MSG story (e.g., internal controls: source documentation, policy/procedures, and staff training). 7
MEASURABLE SKILL GAINS TOOL PYs 2017 & 2018 Baseline Data
REHABDATA WORKGROUP MEMBERS THOUGHTS In your opinion, what value does this tool provide to State VR agencies? How do you intend to use the tool in your program/State? What additional tools and approaches are you using in your program/State to analyze VR program data? 9
WINTAC WEBSITE The MSG Tool and the recording and transcript of this webinar will be available on the WINTAC website in the next few days. WINTAC Website: www.WINTAC.org WIOA Performance related training (including this webinar): http://www.wintac.org/topic-areas/transition-common-performance- accountability-system/training MSG-Tool: http://www.wintac.org/topic-areas/transition-common-performance- accountability-system/resources#vr-performance 10
UPCOMING PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES The RehabData Workgroup is planning to provide two more Data Tools: February: Employment Status at Exit and Post-Exit Data Tool March: Pre-Employment Transition Services Data Tool In February, the RehabData Workgroup is meeting at RSA s offices to Establish a set of performance measures, apart from the WIOA common measures, that the Workgroup believes has value in both assessing program performance and sharing the success of the VR program; and Brainstorm other ways of sharing data with VR programs and stakeholders, including a refinement of RSA s Data Dashboards. The RehabData Workgroup will share its work at the CSAVR/NCSAB Spring Conferences and we welcome your feedback before, during, and after these events. 11
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