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InSPIRE Grantee Orientation

This is a participant call-in orientation for the InSPIRE grant program, providing information on the agenda, roll call, year one review, evaluation plan, resources for implementation, and next steps.

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InSPIRE Grantee Orientation

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  1. InSPIRE Grantee Orientation February 11th , 2014 Participant call-in number: 1-877-820-7831 Participant PIN: 169171

  2. General Housekeeping • Chat box accessible via Q&A • Please mute your phone when not talking to reduce background noise (press *6 to mute and un-mute) • Do not use the ‘hold’ function on your phone while connected to the conference call • Participate in discussions and provide feedback-we want to hear from you!

  3. Agenda • Welcome and Congratulations • Roll Call • Year One In Review • Evaluation Plan Overview • Resources for Implementation (website, PD, evidence based programs) • Next Steps

  4. 13 InSPIRE Projects Funded Bayfield Menomonie Area Green Bay Adams Friendship Fond du Lac West Allis/West Milwaukee Madison Milwaukee CESA 3 Walworth Racine Janesville Beloit

  5. Roll Call-Who is on the phone? • Adams Friendship • Bayfield • Beloit • CESA 3 • Fond du Lac • Green Bay • Janesville • Menomonie Area • Madison • Milwaukee • Racine • Walworth/Elkhorn • West Allis/West Milwaukee Adam Farrell-Wortman InSPIRE Support Emily Holder-Project Officer Lori Stern-Project Officer Doug White- Director

  6. Wisconsin DPI School Age Parents Program & InSPIRE Project Goals • Increase high school graduation by 20% • Increase enrollment in post secondary by 10% • Decrease repeat teen pregnancy by 10% (<19 y.o.) • Increase knowledge of effective parenting • Enhance coordination of local services

  7. Year One In ReviewReporting Requirements • January 1st-June 30th • Site implementation plans-Due March 14th • SAP Program Assessment Report- Due March-14th • Budget Change Requests-Due May 1st • Summer Institute/Grantee Meeting-June 16th-17th • Reapplication Year Two-Due July 1st • End of Year Report-Due September 1st

  8. Site Implementation Plan • One plan per school building • Due March 14th • Attach the local action plan for each site from your grant application • Other key elements: • Participant numbers, recruitment and retention • Performance Measure Collection • Tools, staff, timeline • Referral System(s) • Partners, documentation

  9. Needs Assessment • Revisit any needs assessment completed during grant writing or complete in year 1 • Results summarized in End-of-Year report • Needs Assessment Resources • Program Improvement Assessment and Action Planning Tool • Continuum of Services for Pregnant and Parenting Teens and their Children • Strengthening Families Framework http://sspw.dpi.wi.gov/sspw_schlageparent_inspire

  10. Required Performance Measures-OAH # and % # and % • enrolled by participant category • non-participant family • by age group • by ethnicity and race • English proficiency • relationship status • living arrangements • receiving/providing child support • received services from program and what type • referrals (participants & family members) • high school enrollment status • drop out • graduation • GED completion • higher education enrollment • repeat pregnancy <19

  11. Evaluation Questions Proposed 1. Does a comprehensive quality program lead to better student education and health outcomes? 2. Which teen parent sub-populations are associated with better student education and health outcomes? 3. Which program characteristics are associated with better education and health outcomes? 4. Are strategies that lead to sustainability implemented during the project period? 5. Are marketing/outreach strategies implemented?

  12. Annual Evaluation Plan-DPI • Performance Management -HHS • Outcomes- • Student Level Data • DPI Data (ISES) • Post Secondary Data • AAPI2 Assessment • Process- • SAP Program Assessment Report • Student Level Data • Site visits, phone calls

  13. Collecting Student level data • Wisconsin Student Number for all students served in 2013-14 (and every year of the project) • For students served January 1-June 30, 2014 • Intake date • # credits attempted this school year • # credits attained this school year • # weeks served in program • # documented case management consults provided DPI will provide a form and process for secure data submission

  14. SAP Program Assessment Report • DPI will send via e-mail by the end of February • Due March 14th • Capture current program practices

  15. Evaluation Discussion What forms/processes do you currently use? What evaluation questions do you have (Dosage/Services-Outcomes, etc.)? Are there any needs for forms or reporting systems? What are the opportunities and/or barriers to using your local student information system? How do you define services delivered/enrolled? What do you think contributes to program strength/success? Other?

  16. Website Resources for Implementation Forms, evidence-based programs, project highlights http://sspw.dpi.wi.gov/sspw_schlageparent_inspire http://www.hhs.gov/ash/oah/oah-initiatives/paf

  17. Technical Assistance Site Visits Purpose- • Meet staff and see current programs • Begin creating grantee profiles for web and networking • Identify technical assistance • Introduce action planning process for year 2

  18. Sample Site Visit Agenda Timing • 15 minutes Introductions (DPI and key district staff) • 30 minutes Overview of local InSPIRE program and activities • 30 minutes Federal performance measures and site implementation plan • 30 minutes Technical assistance and professional development needs • 90 minutes Break, Travel and Program visit • 3 hours and 15 minutes Who Might Attend? • InSPIRE Project Coordinator • District staff from various buildings/program components • Community partners/coalition members • Program student(s) What to prepare? • Bring your grant application/work plan • Local program information and materials (recruitment, orientation, etc.) • Any forms for intake, referral and tracking program services and student progress currently in use • Reports or data that you collect on program effectiveness

  19. Next Steps • Schedule monthly calls with Emily or Lori • Schedule a site visit • Participate in evaluation related surveys and information gathering • Site Implementation Plan due 3/14 • SAP Program Assessment Report due 3/14 • Call or e-mail with any questions! Emily Holder Emily.holder@dpi.wi.gov 608-267-9170 Lori Stern Lori.stern@dpi.wi.gov 608-264-9550

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