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List of TablesTable D-4. Number and percentage of states using various methods to select focus areas for monitoring and improvement planning, by method of selection: School year 2004-05
| Method of selection | Percent of | |||||||||||
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| Number of states | All states [N=51] | States using focus areas [n=44] | ||||||||||
| Did not use focus areas | 7 | 14 | ‡ | |||||||||
| Analyzed Section 618 data | 33 | 65 | 75 | |||||||||
| Compiled/analyzed dispute resolution data | 21 | 41 | 48 | |||||||||
| Analyzed assessment results | 26 | 51 | 59 | |||||||||
| Analyzed AYP subgroup data | 16 | 31 | 36 | |||||||||
| Analyzed results from recent LEA monitoring | 25 | 49 | 57 | |||||||||
| Analyzed LEA applications for funds | 9 | 18 | 20 | |||||||||
| Analyzed LEA self-assessments | 21 | 41 | 48 | |||||||||
| Analyzed LEA policies/procedures | 13 | 25 | 30 | |||||||||
| Analyzed findings from stakeholder surveys | 7 | 14 | 16 | |||||||||
| Consulted with/followed recommendations of OSEP staff | 18 | 35 | 41 | |||||||||
| Consulted with/followed recommendations of state-level committee | 20 | 39 | 45 | |||||||||
| Consulted with/followed recommendations of an advisory group | 24 | 47 | 55 | |||||||||
| Used other methods | 10 | 20 | 23 | |||||||||
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‡ Not applicable. NOTE: States could select more than one method, therefore, the Percent columns will not sum to 100. SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Special Education Research, Evaluation of States' Monitoring and Improvement Practices Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B Monitoring Evaluation Questionnaire. |
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