- RDA Data Retreats: December 1-11, 2020 (9a-1p EST) based on LEA enrollment size (see LEA-specific RDA Planning Tool for assigned date)
- Results Driven Accountability (RDA) Guiding Document, November 2020
- Due Dates:
- If a district has no compliance issues (no required tabs) and is designated Level 1 for Results then no action is needed, and the tool may be used voluntarily.
- If a district is noncompliant or designated a Level 2 or 3 for Results, please email your completed tool to specialeducation@doe.in.gov by Friday, January 8, 2021.
- If a district had more than 1% of their students designated to participate in the Alternate Assessment (see 1% Cap tab), please complete the 1% survey no later than Friday, December 18, 2020.
Each state is required to develop a Part B State Performance Plan (SPP) that addresses 17 indicators identified by the Office of Special Education Programs. States are required to establish rigorous performance targets for each of the indicators and to submit an Annual Performance Report detailing progress toward those targets. Indiana’s Continuous Improvement Focused Monitoring System must ensure that school corporations meet federal and state requirements related to the SPP indicators and make progress toward indicator targets. In 2018 the Office of Special Education (OSE) implemented a revised accountability system known as Results Driven Accountability (RDA), which shifts the OSE’s accountability efforts from a primary emphasis on compliance to a framework that focuses on improved results for students with disabilities. While continuing to assist corporations in ensuring compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Article 7 requirements, RDA emphasizes child outcomes such as performance on assessments, graduation rates, and early childhood outcomes in addition to data timeliness. The OSE is committed to supporting corporations in improving results for all students, including students with disabilities. It is clear that a comprehensive, integrated strategy which leverages all available resources and is supported by the OSE is essential in order to fulfill the ideals of IDEA: equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency for students with disabilities.
A Results Driven Accountability Planning Tool and Results Driven Accountability (RDA) Guiding Document, November 2020 have been provided to all corporations. These contain both a breakdown of data, as well as assistance in root cause analysis and creation of a targeted action plan. Upon completion of the tool, the OSE and/or the Indiana Resource Network will provide more targeted technical assistance to corporations.
Part B Results and Compliance Indicators
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Indicator 9 & 10: Disproportionate Representation in Special Education |
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Indicator 17: Monitoring Priority SSIP (coming soon) |
Determination Letters
The IDOE issues LEAs Findings of Noncompliance for Compliance Indicators 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, and/or 13. LEAs are required to correct the identified noncompliance as soon as possible but in no case greater that one year. LEAs are notified of any noncompliance annually. Letters notifying LEAs of Status of Compliance are sent out in the fall of each year. (If you are looking for information on a particular LEA, use the "Find" feature in your PDF reader and search by corporation number.)
- RDA Determinations for FFY 2019 (SY 19-20) - Issued 11/13/2020
- RDA Determinations for FFY 2018 (SY 18-19) - Issued 11/26/2019
- RDA Determinations for FFY 2017 (SY 17-18) - Issued 12/13/2018
- Local Determinations for FFY 2016 (SY16/17) - Issued 01/26/2018
- Local Determinations for FFY 2015 (SY15/16)
- Local Determinations for FFY 2014 (SY14-15) (issued 11/10/16)
- Local Determinations for FFY 2013 (SY13-14) (issued 11/05/15)
- Information about Local Determinations (revised 09/01/2017)
- Status of Compliance Notifications FFY 2013 (SY 13-14) (issued 11/26/2014)
- Status of Compliance Notifications FFY 2012 (SY 12-13) (issued 11/26/2013)
Findings of Noncompliance
- RDA Matrices for FFY 2019 (SY19-20) - Issued 11/13/2020
- RDA Matrices for FFY 2018 (SY 18-19) - Issued 11/26/2019
- RDA Public Reporting for FFY 2017 (SY 17-18) - Issued 11/27/2018
- Status of Compliance Notifications FFY 2016 (SY 16-17) (issued 11/30/2017)
- Status of Compliance Notifications FFY 2015 (SY 15-16) (issued 12/05/2016)
- Status of Compliance Notifications FFY 2014 (SY 14-15) (issued 12/08/2015)
Federal Reporting
IDEA 2004 requires each state to develop a State Performance Plan (SPP) outlining the State’s monitoring of each of the 17 federal indicators, referenced above, as well as Indiana’s plan for improving the statewide performance of each indicator. The SPP is updated each year in February to include any changes to Indiana’s procedures and practices.
As a companion to the SPP, IDEA 2004 requires each state to submit an Annual Performance Report (APR) on the processes and results outlined in the SPP. The APR is submitted to the federal government on February 1 of each year and includes Indiana’s statewide performance on each Indicator for the subsequent school year. The report also includes an update on the progress of the programs outlined in the SPP.
- SPP/APR for FFY 2018
- SPP/APR for FFY 2017
- SPP/APR for FFY 2016
- SPP/APR for FFY 2015
- SPP/APR for FFY 2014
SPP/APR Indicators by Local Education Agency (LEA) can be found on this page.
Other Public Reporting
In addition to updating its SPP and submitting its APR in February each year, each state is also required to publicly post other data and information throughout the year.
- Parent Survey results are available on the Indicator 8 (Parent Survey) page.
- Post-Graduate survey results are available on the Indicator 14 (Post-Graduate Outcomes) page.
