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Focused Monitoring Data

Connecticut has developed a focused monitoring system.  Focused Monitoring is defined as:  

“A process that purposefully selects priority areas to examine for compliance/results while not specifically examining other areas for compliance to maximize resources, emphasize important variables, and increase the probability of improved results.”  - NCSEAM Advisory Board

Three measures were selected by a group of "stakeholders" that included parents, service providers and other agency representatives.  (The State Interagency Coordinating Council forms the base of the stakeholders group.)  This information is presented to help increase awareness about how each program compares with other programs of a similar size.  The measures are considered to be important for high quality early intervention.   Programs are ranked on each measure and the programs that are the lowest performing are selected for on-site monitoring visits. After each visit a summary report is written.

The reports summarize:
  · the reason that the program was selected,
  · the hypotheses or ideas about why this program was ranked low in that area,
  · what happened during the visit,
  · the findings as related to the hypotheses, and
  · any measures that were found to be out of compliance with State or Federal law.

To view the report for a program that was selected, click on the program name below.

As with any information that comes primarily from an electronic database, the ranks should be read carefully, without placing too much value on any single number.  The performance of any program should always be compared to the average for the group and the state.  These averages along with other information about each program can be found on the each program's profile.  To view a list of programs and the links to each program's profile click here.

Programs are grouped by size
This table shows the small, medium and large groupings that were decided based upon the number of children enrolled in each program on 10/1/07.

Child Find:  Initial IFSP's are timely and appropriate based on the eligibility evaluation and the family's concerns, priorities and resources.
This table shows the percent of Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings that were held within 45 calendar days from the day that the referral was made to Child Development Infoline.  The time period is for meetings due to be held between 4/1/07 and 9/30/07.  Meetings that were delayed due to family request are included and counted as being held on time.

Service Delivery:  All families and children receive quality early intervention services.
This table shows the percent of families that received all NEW services listed on their IFSP within 45 days from the IFSP meeting.  A point in time analysis was used selecting all children with IFSPs on 12/1/06.  New Services that were delayed due to family request are included and counted as being held on time. 

Transition:  Families and children have a smooth transition to the next program at age three.
This table shows the percent of transition conferences that were held no more than 9 months ans at least 90 days before age 3 for children who were found eligible for Birth to Three who were referred to their local school district (and children who had not yet been referred.)  The current time period used was for conferences due between 4/1/07 and 9/30/07.    Conferences that were delayed due to family request are included and counted as being held on time.