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INSIGHT POLICY RESEARCH, INC. Overview of the Data Collection Plan for Evaluating the Combating Autism Act Initiative and MCHB Training programs. Purpose.
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INSIGHT POLICY RESEARCH, INC. Overview of the Data Collection Plan for Evaluating the Combating Autism Act Initiative and MCHB Training programs
Purpose • To evaluate the effectiveness of the LEND and DBP Training programs in meeting the goals and objectives of the Combating Autism Act Initiative. • We will conduct independent evaluations of each training program.
Overview of Methodology • Quantitative Data Collection • NIRS new module • LEND: Grantees awarded CAAI funds in FY 09 will be asked to report in 09 and 2010; other grantees will be asked to report in 2010. • DBP: the 6 programs awarded CAAI funds in FY 09 will be asked to report in 09 and 2010. Other DBPs will not be asked to report. • Additional quantitative data may be obtained from the EHB.
Overview of Methodology • Qualitative Data Collection • Summary progress reports • For grantees awarded CAAI funds in FY 09, we will extract data from summary progress reports for FY 2009 and 2010. • In-depth interviews • LEND: 22 grantees will be interviewed in 09; all will be interviewed in 2010. • DBP: 6 CAAI grantees awarded CAAI funds in FY 09 will be interviewed in 09 and 2010. • OMB Clearance request for In-depth interviews
Contact Information LEND Claire Wilson cwilson@insightpolicyresearch.com 703 504 9484 DBP Bryan Johnson bjohnson@insightpolicyresearch.com (703) 504 9482 For either program, you can also contact Alex Suchman asuchman@insightpolicyresearch.com (703) 504-9487