Idaho UCEDD FY 2015 Annual Report

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• Introduction
• Part 1A
• Part 1B
• Part 2
• Part 3
• Part 4

Fiscal Year 2015
University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD)
Program Performance Report to the
Administration on Developmental Disabilities (AIDD)

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Introduction

The information contained in this report reflects activities conducted through the Center on Disabilities and Human Development (CDHD) at the University of Idaho from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015. Our progress is reported across six goals and corresponding annual objectives.

The CDHD is administered under the College of Education at the University of Idaho. The core grant provides the infrastructure through which we carry out the five year plan. The core supports the Director, two Associate Directors (one in the Boise area office) and four Core Function Area Directors: 1) Interdisciplinary Training, 2) Evaluation and Research, 3) Community Services, and 4) Communication and Dissemination. Additionally, the core supports a National Information and Reporting System Coordinator (NIRS), an Autism Supports Coordinator, a Clinical Services Director, and several support staff. Each appointed faculty member on the core also directs other projects supported through various funding streams. Personnel on the core grant as well as other funded projects assist to achieve goals outlined in our five year plan and to leverage additional funding. Our total funding this year was $7,271,265 of which $6,736,050 was leveraged. During FY 2015 our workforce consisted of 32 long-term and 27 short-term trainees, 60 faculty and staff, including two affiliate faculty: one from the College of Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and one from Psychology. The CDHD continues to have a presence across the state of Idaho through four regional assistive technology centers and seven regional child care resource and referral centers. Our main office is in Moscow, Idaho on the University of Idaho Campus; our satellite office is in Boise, Idaho at the University of Idaho Boise Center.

The CDHD disseminated 71 products to 77,124 recipients; 53 products were developed in FY 2015 and 18 products were developed in previous years. Through five CDHD projects, 946 children, youth, and adults with disabilities received direct clinical or community-based services. Across all projects we provided technical assistance to 49,210 people. CDHD faculty and staff offered 35 credit-bearing training opportunities to community members across the state with a total of 394 participants. A total of 18,313 people participated in 110 Not-for-credit training events offered through CDHD projects. A total of 27 preservice courses were taught by CDHD faculty in fiscal year 2015, with 410 students. Another 154 students participated in eight course guest-lecture sessions. A total of seven students participated in the new master and doctoral program in Autism and other related disabilities, and 12 undergraduate students participated in the centers interdisciplinary training program. Over the course of FY 2015, CDHD activities impacted 146,725 people. Visit our website to view more about the CDHD, http://www.idahocdhd.org/. A detailed list of accomplishments across goals and objectives is outlined in Part 1A of this document.

To assume a leadership role in the state of Idaho and to assist in achieving our five year plan, we participate on numerous boards, councils, and advisory committees. Much of our activities are conducted in collaboration and partnership with other entities (i.e., Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities, Disability Rights Idaho, Idaho State Independent Living Council, Idaho Parents Unlimited, Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children, Idaho Office on Aging, Idaho State Department of Education, and Idaho Department of Health and Welfare). Currently, the CDHD is represented on 10 national committees, 17 Idaho state groups, six university committees, and five local or CDHD hosted groups. The CDHD Director, Dr. Fodor, served as past-past president for the AUCD Board of Directors.

In fall of 2014, CDHD co-sponsored the state provider conference hosted by Community Partnerships of Idaho, with over 500 attendees. Staff from the Idaho an annual highlight in the state, with participation from over 70 high schoolAssistive Technology Project (IATP) coordinated the Tools for Life conference, an annual highlight in the state, with participation from over 70 high school students with disabilities. Students with disabilities attend the conference to prepare for transition to adult life and to learn about post-secondary opportunities.

This year was the third formal year of a new doctoral and masters degree with emphasis in autism and other related disabilities coordinated through the CDHD and offered in collaboration with the College of Education. CDHD faculty teach all the cognate courses for the programs and doctoral candidates participate for two years with the Utah Regional Leadership in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities program (UR-LEND) along with 40 additional participants from four surrounding states (Utah, Montana, Wyoming, and North Dakota). Dr. Gwen Mitchell oversees the UR-LEND component for Idaho and is a member of the UR-LEND core faculty. Olivia Lebens who coordinates our undergraduate interdisciplinary training program has created a successful three year training curriculum for our students and is in the process of responding to other UCEDD request to borrow the curriculum and training sequence.

Four CDHD projects continue to receive funding through the Idaho State Department of Education. These projects are largely training and technical assistance contracts that provide services to Idaho school personnel. This year, participating faculty and staff are gearing up to conduct a formal evaluation for the Professional Development in Autism and Low Incidence Disabilities Project (PD-ALI). Barbara Broyles coordinates this project and Dr. Patricia Hampshire from Boise State University is assisting in the design and implementation of the evaluation. The goal of the PD-ALI is to build capacity of local school districts by training district level staff in coaching strategies and specific evidence-based content through nine monthly webinars that will be kicked off with a three-day summer institute.

Dr. Janice Carson, Director of the Idaho Assistive Technology Project (IATP) was appointed to the Idaho Emergency Preparedness Task Force and is working with FEMA to integrate emergency plans for people with disabilities.

IdahoSTARS faculty (Melissa Crist and Paige Tracy) have received state and national recognition for several key project components, namely, (a) the Child Care Health Consultant network plan; (b) the inclusion component of Idaho's Quality Rating and Improvement Program (Steps to Quality); and (c) articulation work with the states two-year institutions. Also, the IdahoSTARS program is currently engaged in a large early-childhood workforce study that will assist all state level entities to understand the personnel needs, differences, and similarities among provider groups and also map out ways to integrate professional development pathways for home visitors, Part C and Part B educators, Head Start personnel, and child care providers. Dr. Janice Fletcher is overseeing this project. Dr. Fletcher is emeritus faculty member from Family and Consumer Sciences and is working on a part-time basis with the CDHD.

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AIDD Program Performance Report, Part 1A. Detailed Word Plan Progress Report

Implementation of basic and applied research, program evaluation, and analysis of public policy on issues impacting individuals with developmental disabilities.

This section provides a progress report on the UCEDD work plan. Use the work plan from the 5-year application, or the most recently updated workplan submitted with a continuation application, to provide annual updates along with a narrative report of progress for each section of the work plan that has activities planned for the time period. Activities not planned for during the reporting period should not be included in this section.

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AIDD Program Performance Report, Part 1B. Summary of Evaluation Results

This section provides a summary report of the implementation of the evaluation plan described in the UCEDD 5-year core grant application. Other relevant information not reported elsewhere should also be reported in this section.

Center on Disabilities and Human Development
FY 2015
Evaluation Results

Our logic model depicts the framework used for aligning the CDHDs operations, goals, and measures and serves as a foundation for our evaluation plan. The activities and outputs align with our six goals and corresponding objectives. As depicted in the logic model, outcomes are organized by who we impact (consumers) and in what ways they are impacted (activities). See the attached logic model framework in section 1B. The primary focus of the evaluation process is evidence (data) collected on our objectives (annual progress data). For example, the number of research reports produced, the number of training workshops held, or the number of informational flyers disseminated serve as indicators that the CDHD is doing its job to ensure achievement of intended results. See Goal Tables 1-6 in section 1A, for a list of major accomplishments and progress outcome data for each objective. The major accomplishment sections speaks to what was achieved and with what consumer groups. The annual progress data speaks to the extent that the objective was met, and overall progress toward meeting each five year goal. The CDHD leadership team (consisting of the director, associate directors, core function coordinators, and project directors) engage in a summative review of trends and needs that have emerged across the year and design strategies or modifications as deemed necessary. At each of our Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meetings (four times in FY 2015) progress on our goals, objectives, and activities are reviewed and member comments are gathered. Changes to our five year plan recommended by the CDHD leadership team are codified during the CAC meetings.

FY 2015 Evaluation Summary

In total for Goal 1, 597 students participated in credit-baring activities offered through the CDHD. This surpasses our target to impact 200 students in five years. Obj. 1.1 was partially met with five doctoral students and two masters level students participating in the specialized training programs. We are in the process of identifying strategies to increase student enrollment in FY 16. The CDHD leadership with the Community Advisory Committee are in active conversations to increase participation in graduate education through our center. Obj. 1.2 was fully met with 32 long-term trainees participating with CDHD in fiscal year 2015 and cumulatively, 50 students participated as long-term trainees. Obj.1.3 was also fully met with a total of 27 preservice courses offered and 410 students participating. Additionally, another 154 students were impacted through guest lectures in credit-baring courses.

For Goal 2, we will surpass our five year projection of providing training to 50,000 people by FY 2016. Since FY 13 we have trained 44,448 people. Obj. 2.1 was fully achieved this year with 27 preservice students participating with the CDHD as short-term trainees. Over the course of four years a total of 65 students participated, thus meeting the overall objective. Obj. 2.2 was also fully achieved. Over a 1,000 community members participated in 35 credit-baring activities. Obj. 2.3 surpassed the annual projection with a total of 18,313 people attending 110 not-for-credit training events.

In Goal 3, technical assistance activities in FY 2015 impacted a total of 49,210 participants. Cumulatively over the past four years we provided technical assistance to over 125,000 people, which exceeds our five year goal. Obj. 3.1 was fully achieved. CDHD faculty and staff served on well over 20 committees, boards and councils with 748 people impacted. See the full list of committees and other groups with whom we participate in Section 1A. Obj. 3.2 was also met. We provided technical assistance to well over 25,000 people across projects funded through the CDHD. A breakdown of numbers by groups is provided in the Goal 3 summary in section 1A of this report.

We are on target to meet Goal 4, impacting 3,000 people through direct services in five years. Obj. 4.1 was fully achieved by serving 941 people through direct and community-based services across projects. Obj. 4.2 is partially achieved with one model demonstration program implemented in FY 2015. The projected outcome was for two model demonstrations to be accomplished each year. Again, leadership and CAC participants will identify additional steps that can be taken to increase our demonstration outcomes.

Goal 5 was fully achieved FY 2015 with 10 research projects initiated and 14 grant/contract received. Cumulatively, over four years we have exceeded the total outcome of 25 products.

Goal 6 is Partially Achieved. In FY 2015 we disseminated at total of 71 products to a 77,124 people. A total of 53 products were new and 18 were disseminated from previous years. Since FY 2013 we have recommendations for improvements in accessibility. disseminated a total of 260,872 products. All of our products are introduced to our CAC who provide recommendations for improvements in accessibility.

Consumer Advisory Committee Participation in Five Year Planning through Annual Meetings

The CDHD Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC) typically meets two to three times per year. In FY 2015 the CAC met 4 times. Two of the meetings were face-to-face and two were through the Go-To-Meetings electronic platform. There are two Co-Chairs that serve in tandem. One is a parent and one is a self-advocate. The chair seats are elected from the general CAC participants. The chairs can hold the position for up to three years. In FY 2015, due to the new slat of representatives, the CAC did not have an official Chair. This summer, 2015, chair elections took place via email and two new Co-Chairs were named. At every CAC meeting, the five year plan is discussed and outcomes are presented. Also, the CAC discusses and recommends goal and objective modifications as needed. Over the course of the last four years, several slight modifications were made to the five year plan. However, the changes were not substantial and did not change the course of activities. Attached in section 1B, please find the current CAC Roster, and the meetings minutes for FY 2015.

Qualitative Data and Consumer Satisfaction

Quantitative evidence is aligned with the performance measures (including consumer satisfaction) in our UCEDD annual report template and is captured through activity entries into the National Information and Reporting System (NIRS), which is overseen by our centers NIRS Coordinator who works directly with project directors and other staff in coordinating accurate and consistent entries. In addition, qualitative evidence is collected through interviews, conversations, and discussion with participants as a means to understand the actual impact our activities have on our constituents, partners, and funders. Project staff and faculty on separately funded projects assess consumer satisfaction and other qualitative indicators as directed by the various funding agencies. Consumer satisfaction data for the UCEDD core is collected on all goals in the area of education and early intervention. Across core functions, the consumer satisfaction ratings in our designated area of emphasis, education and early intervention, ranged from 94%-100%strongly agree or agree. Combining all consumer satisfaction ratings across core functions and all reporting areas of emphasis, our center averaged 99% reporting strongly agree or agree. Please see consumer satisfaction ratings for each function area in this report.

1. B. CDHD Logic Model.pdfPDF
2. FY2015 CAC Meeting Minutes.pdfPDF
3. G. CAC Roster May 2015.xlsxExcel

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• Part 2
• Continuing Ed
• Training
• Tech Assistance
• Model Services
• Demo Services
• Research
• Info Dissemination
• Leveraging

AIDD Program Performance Report, Part 2. Measures of Improvement and Consumer Satisfaction

CORE FUNCTION: Interdisciplinary Pre-Service Preparation

Instructional program offered by the UCEDD that: (1) integrates knowledge and methods from two or more distinct disciplines; (2) integrates direct contributions to the field made by people with disabilities and family members; (3) examines and advances professional practice, scholarship and policy that impacts the lives of people with developmental and other disabilities and their families; (4) is designed to advance an individual’s academic or professional credentials; and (5) takes place in an academic setting or program.

It may: (1) lead to the award of an initial academic degree, professional certificate, or advanced academic credential; and (2) contribute to a discipline-specific course of study offered by the UCEDD or by another academic department.

Output Measures

Initial Outcome Measure

Consumer Satisfaction Measure

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AIDD Program Performance Report, Part 2. Measures of Improvement and Consumer Satisfaction

CORE FUNCTION: Continuing Education

Seminars or courses of instruction offered by the UCEDD that: (1) serve to maintain professional credentials; (2) encourage professionals to expand their knowledge base and stay up-to-date on new developments; and (3) offer certificates of completion or CEUs (or their equivalents).

Output Measures

Consumer Satisfaction Measure

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AIDD Program Performance Report, Part 2. Measures of Improvement and Consumer Satisfaction

CORE FUNCTION: Community Services: Training

Training provided by UCEDD faculty/staff to enhance knowledge of a variety of community members (individuals with developmental and other disabilities, their families, professionals, paraprofessionals, policy-makers, students or others in the community).

Output Measures

Initial Outcome Measures

Consumer Satisfaction Measure

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AIDD Program Performance Report, Part 2. Measures of Improvement and Consumer Satisfaction

CORE FUNCTION: Community Services: Technical Assistance

Direct problem-solving services provided by UCEDD faculty/staff to assist programs, agencies, or other entities in improving their outcomes, services, management, and/or policies. This includes TA provided to self-advocacy organizations, family support groups, and other organizations.

Output Measures

Initial Outcome Measures

Consumer Satisfaction Measure

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AIDD Program Performance Report, Part 2. Measures of Improvement and Consumer Satisfaction

CORE FUNCTION: Community Services: Model Services

Specialized services delivered with the intention to enhance the well being and status of the recipient and not for testing new practices and may be integrated with training, research, and/or dissemination functions. Includes direct problem-solving services provided to assist individuals with developmental and other disabilities and their families.

Output Measures

Initial Outcome Measures

Consumer Satisfaction Measure

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AIDD Program Performance Report, Part 2. Measures of Improvement and Consumer Satisfaction

CORE FUNCTION: Community Services: Demontration Services

Services that field test promising or exemplary practices and may be integrated with training, research, and/or dissemination functions.

Output Measures

Initial Outcome Measures

Consumer Satisfaction Measure

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AIDD Program Performance Report, Part 2. Measures of Improvement and Consumer Satisfaction

CORE FUNCTION: Research

Implementation of basic and applied research, program evaluation, and analysis of public policy on issues impacting individuals with developmental disabilities.

Output Measure

Initial Outcome Measures

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AIDD Program Performance Report, Part 2. Measures of Improvement and Consumer Satisfaction

CORE FUNCTION: Information Dissemination

Distribution of knowledge-based information through UCEDD developed products and activities.

Output Measures

Consumer Satisfaction Measure

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AIDD Program Performance Report, Part 2. Measures of Improvement and Consumer Satisfaction

CORE FUNCTION: Leveraging

Output Measure

This report provides details on the funds leveraged by the UCEDD for a particular year. The ADD core funds are subtracted from the figures provided in the project records.

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AIDD Program Performance Report, Part 3. Measures of Collaboration

Required Reporting Elements

Optional Reporting Elements

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AIDD Program Performance Report, Part 4. UCEDD Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) Measures

Data for the GPRA measures that has been collected through surveys of interdisciplinary pre-service trainees who are asked 2 questions at 1, 5, and 10 years post training.