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List of TablesTable E-10. Number and percentage of states using various methods to select focus areas for monitoring and improvement planning, by method of selection: 2004-05
| Method of selection | Percent of | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of states | All states [N=51] | States using focus areas [n=38] | ||||||||||
| Did not use focus areas | 13 | 25 | ‡ | |||||||||
| Analyzed Section 618 data | 23 | 45 | 61 | |||||||||
| Compiled/analyzed dispute resolution data | 11 | 22 | 29 | |||||||||
| Analyzed findings from recent monitoring unit monitoring | 22 | 43 | 58 | |||||||||
| Analyzed monitoring unit applications for funds | 9 | 18 | 24 | |||||||||
| Analyzed monitoring unit self-assessments | 15 | 29 | 39 | |||||||||
| Analyzed monitoring unit policies/procedures | 12 | 24 | 32 | |||||||||
| Analyzed findings from stakeholder surveys | 12 | 24 | 32 | |||||||||
| Consulted with/followed recommendations of OSEP staff | 16 | 31 | 42 | |||||||||
| Consulted with/followed recommendations of state-level steering committee | 21 | 41 | 55 | |||||||||
| Consulted with/followed recommendations of an advisory group | 15 | 29 | 39 | |||||||||
| Analyzed areas related to Federal reporting requirements1 | 6 | 12 | 16 | |||||||||
| Used other methods | 15 | 29 | 39 | |||||||||
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‡ Not applicable. 1 This category did not appear in the questionnaire. It was constructed from other state specific responses. NOTE: States could select more than one focus area, therefore, the Percent column 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 C Monitoring Evaluation Questionnaire. |
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