1. Annual Report Workgroup 4-20-09 * 2-4pm eastern Call In Number: 800-820-4690 Pass Code: 1065613 #

2. Meeting Participants Anticipated: – Bob Bacon – Dan Bier – Elizabeth Bishop – Robyn Carroll – Bryce Fifield – Olivia Raynor – Penny Seay – Jennifer Johnson – Kathy Cargill-Willis – Maggie Nygren – Dawn Rudolph Regrets: – Jean Johnson – Barbara LeRoy

3. Sub Groups Pre-service Preparation – Valerie Williams, Penny Seay, Olivia Raynor, Jean Johnson Community Services: Training & Technical Assistance – Barbara LeRoy, Elizabeth Bishop, Robin Carroll Community Services: Direct Services & Model Demonstration – Dan Bier, Bob Bacon, Bryce Fifield Research & Information Dissemination – – To Be Determined After Initial Sub Group Activity

4. Information Dissemination Definitions Side by Side Logic Model Draft 8NIRS Data Dictionary Information Dissemination Disseminate information based on knowledge through UCEDD developed products that may be applied in diverse settings and circumstances. THE ACT LANGUAGE (D) Dissemination of information related to activities undertaken to address the purpose of this title, especially dissemination of information that demonstrates that the network authorized under this subtitle is a national and international resource that includes specific substantive areas of expertise that may be accessed and applied in diverse settings and circumstances. Information development and dissemination equip Centers to serve as a resource to various constituents on a local, regional, state, national, and international scope, through the provision of specific substantive areas of expertise that may be accessed and applied in diverse settings and circumstances. Information development and dissemination might include product dissemination, public awareness projects, and other types of initiatives. Intentional/tailored—approach and audiences Innovative, thoughtful, strategic, timely, plan full, responsive Appropriate vehicles High quality information Engage others with information Accessibility Diverse methods The strategic distribution of high quality information related to disabilities using vehicles appropriate for specific audiences.

5. Research Definitions Side by Side Logic Model Draft 8NIRS Data Dictionary ResearchConduct basic and applied research, program evaluation, and analysis of public policy May include basic or applied research, evaluation, and the analysis of public policy in areas that affect or could affect, either positively or negatively, individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Research may entail functions such as proposal development, report writing, experimental/quasi-experimental design projects, interviews, focus groups, surveys, data entry, data analysis, and other types of functions. Research and evaluation functions may support measurement of progress, in areas such as consumer satisfaction, collaboration, and improvement The conduct of basic or applied research, program evaluation, or the analysis of public policy in areas related to individuals with disabilities and their families.