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National Standard Assessment & Revisions Roadmap. Formulate Revisions Proposal Develop first draft of field parameters, definitions and timetable. This draft will be informed by consultations, as needed, with: - discipline/topical experts - other taxonomy models
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National Standard Assessment & Revisions Roadmap Formulate Revisions Proposal • Develop first draft of field parameters, definitions and timetable. This draft will be informed by consultations, as needed, with: - discipline/topical experts - other taxonomy models - database providers (GMS vendors and CDP) • Working Group reviews and revises draft. Working Group Kick-Off • Review roles and responsibilities. • Compare notes on NEA/federal, state and regional info needs. • Determine topics to float on field survey. Assess Extant Information • Quality of data submitted by SAAs/RAOs. • Coding variations voluntarily adopted by the field. • Information most frequently used/requested. • Definitional and reporting questions received from SAAs/RAOs. • Feedback received during TA and training. SAA/RAO Field Assessment • Uses of the Standard. • Needs, desires and problems. • Issues, fields or codes identified by the Working Group. • Implementation factors. Test Revisions Proposal • Share revisions proposal and implementation timetable with SAAs/RAOs. • Share with database providers. • Revise as needed. Is there sufficient field support for proposed changes? If yes... Working Group Check-in • Review findings of field assessment. • What additional info should inform revisions priorities? NEA Consultation • Identify priority info needs and areas of concern. • Identify where continuity is key. APPROVAL • NEA (Senior Deputy Chairman) • NASAA Board of Directors Notify SAAs and RAOs Preparation of Implementation Support Materials For use in modifying application forms, grants database systems, e-grant protocols, FDR procedures, etc. Are further efforts to assess the Standard warranted? If yes... Determine Revisions Priorities • Identify data elements to be added, removed or changed. • Identify additional information/input needed to formulate a proposal. Outline Revisions Procedure • Identify key steps. • Identify resources needed. • Identify working group. Must include NEA, NASAA, SAA and RAO representation. Implementation Assistance • Distribution of materials. • Wide promotion of changes. • Training and TA. System Modifications NEA, NASAA, SAAs, RAOs begin adjusting guidelines, databases, etc.