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Educational Approval Board Approved Schools Conference Employment Verification: Lessons Learned. Session Overview. Background / History Panelist Introductions Panelist Discussion Audience Q & A / Discussion. Employment Verification: Lessons Learned. Background / History
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Session Overview • Background / History • Panelist Introductions • Panelist Discussion • Audience Q & A / Discussion
Employment Verification:Lessons Learned Background / History • Why was the employment data reporting requirement implemented? • What did we expect to find out by doing this six month trial? • What did we actually find…so far?
Employment Verification:Lessons Learned Why did the EAB implement this data verification reporting process? • Began collecting employment data in mid 1990s. • Ensure integrity and reliability of data being reported. • Quality, accountability, institutional effectiveness. • Data is central to evaluating the success of schools and their completers.
Employment Verification:Lessons Learned What did the EAB expect to find out by doing this six-month trial? • How many schools would be able to report the data? • Are there sector specific issues related to reporting data? • What issues/problems did schools have in reporting the data? • What changes need to be considered for future reporting?
Employment Verification:Lessons Learned What did the EAB find? • ~50% schools provided complete or partial data. • Schools reported annual data will be easier to report. • Contact with employers was least reported data. • Summary of Reporting Categories • Employer Name – 35% • Position/Title – 50% • Employer Contact Information – 50% • Start Date – 40% • Contacted Employer – 30%
Employment Verification:Lessons Learned Panelist Introductions • Joe Deschler,Radio 1 Broadcast School • Melissa Howard,Howard Academy for the Metal Arts • Wendy Kandel,ITT Educational Services • Fritz Oppenlander,Upper Iowa University
Employment Verification:Lessons Learned Panelist Discussion • How did your school prepare for gathering the employment verification data? • When you attempted to complete the EV form, did you encounter barriers/problems? • How much time was required to gather the employment information? • What lessons has your institution learned that will make the employment verification process easier/better for next year’s renewal process? • Are there change the EAB should consider to improve the process?
Employment Verification:Lessons Learned Audience Q & A / Discussion