MARYLANDS ONLINE IFSP DATABASE Presented by Pam Miller

MARYLAND’S ONLINE IFSP DATABASE Presented by Pam Miller, Ed. D. , Quality Assurance Specialist Brian Morrison, Ph. D. , Part C Coordinator 2014 Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference September 9, 2014

Database History • Prior to 1995 – Hand collection • 1995 -2003 – Designed in Fox. Pro • 2003 -2010 - Online IFSP • 2010 to present – Online IFSP current version MSDE: Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services - September 9, 2014 - Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference

Stakeholder Input & Updates • Quarterly IFSP User’s Group Meetings • “Provide Feedback” Link • Scheduled Semi-Annual Updates • Maintenance as Needed MSDE: Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services - September 9, 2014 - Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference

Current Online Database Capabilities • Accessible Online • Real Time System • Database Structure MSDE: Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services - September 9, 2014 - Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference

IFSP Navigation MSDE: Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services - September 9, 2014 - Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference

Current Online Database Capabilities • Predefined & Dynamic Reporting MSDE: Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services - September 9, 2014 - Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference

Current Online Database Capabilities MSDE: Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services - September 9, 2014 - Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference

Online Database Help and Resources MSDE: Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services - September 9, 2014 - Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference

MD ONLINE IFSP: Strengths And Challenges From The Field STRENGTHS • Real-time management tool • Overall raised the bar for higher • • • quality Can go/take anywhere/convenience Easier to train new people Easier to collaborate across agencies Referrals can be entered “live” Easier to complete reports and review data Audits to promote data fidelity CHALLENGES • Data accuracy/interpretation • Continuous training • More hardware is necessary with • • • frequent updates Document itself could be more user-friendly Not fully online (signatures) Speed is frequently a problem Increased printing costs Offline solution – must update when changes are made Difficult for staff who are not “techie” MSDE: Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services - September 9, 2014 - Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference

Lessons Learned • Internet Access • Local Pushback • Outcomes Wizard • COS Integration • Additional Training on Data Informed Decision-Making MSDE: Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services - September 9, 2014 - Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference

Next Steps – Moving MD Forward MSDE: Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services - September 9, 2014 - Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference