North Carolina Post-School Outcomes (Indicator 14) January 14, 2016 David W. Test, UNC Charlotte

Indicator 14 Definition Percent of youth who are no longer in secondary school, had Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in effect at the time they left school, and were:  A. Enrolled in higher education within one year of leaving high school.  B. Enrolled in higher education or competitively employed within one year of leaving high school.  C. Enrolled in higher education or in some other postsecondary education or training program; or competitively employed or in some other employment within one year of leaving high school. (20 U.S.C. 1416(a)(3)(B))

Engagement Rates by Measures A, B, and C

Engagement Rates for Follow-Up Status * Not Engaged25%27%34%26%30%34%37%31%27% Engagement Rate75%73%66%74%70%66%63%69%73% * Formula for measuring engagement rates changed in 2010 and results are not equivalent to previous years ’ engagement rates.

Percentage of Incorrect Contact Information, Not Reached During the Survey Window, and Refusals Reason %%%% Incorrect Contact Not Reached Refused Return Rate

Overview North Carolina is a sampling state We collect two sets of data:  Exit data on students are collected via NC databases and LEA information (anytime students exit school)  Follow-up data on students are collected by PIAR at SUNY Potsdam (one year after students exit)

School District Responsibilities Identify main contact person as soon as possible and fill this information in on the website  As students exit school, notify students and families to expect the post-school contact as students exit or at their final IEP meeting (See Templates on website)  As students exit school, complete and verify student information on a paper copy of the “SHORT” Exit Survey (on-going, see form on website; this is accommodation and contact information)  Survey_2014_2.pdf Survey_2014_2.pdf

School District Responsibilities.1 Enter “SHORT” Exit Survey data into EXCEL Spreadsheet that can be downloaded from the website EXCEL Spreadsheet to Tosha Owens at UNC Charlotte at (September, 2015). Make sure it is password

School District Responsibilities.2 Send copies of “SHORT” Exit Survey to:  David Test  Special Education Program  UNC Charlotte  9201 University City Blvd  Charlotte, NC 28223

Website Overview The North Carolina Post-School Outcomes Website link is:

If any questions later, please contact me at: or OR Tosha Owens, OR Nancy Johnson, Questions?

To Do List, Part 1 Complete “main contact person” form online ASAP (see website)  As students exit school, notify students and families to expect the post-school contact as students exit or at their final IEP meeting (ongoing, see Templates on website) As students exit school complete and verify student information on the “SHORT” Exit Survey (on-going, see form on website)

To Do List, Part 2 Enter information collected from the “SHORT” Exit Survey into the EXCEL Spreadsheet Submit the completed EXCEL Spreadsheet to (September, Submit copies of “SHORT” Exit Survey via snail mail or to UNC Charlotte at (September, 2016)

To Do List. Part 2 THANK YOU!