1. UCEDD Outcome Measures
Restarting the Discussion

2. Overview of Session ADD perspective Historical perspective
Federal outlook
Facilitated Discussion

3. Purpose of Discussion
Expectations with regard to accountability is not going away
Timing is right
Implementation of data collection system
Expiration of OMB approval
Westat Independent Evaluation

4. Purpose of Discussion
Promote a dialogue and thinking about how to evaluate UCEDDs
From a national perspective
At the individual UCEDD level

5. Goals of Discussion
Inform a method for evaluating UCEDD outcomes at the national and individual UCEDD levels
Gather information that will help define outcomes for the UCEDD network
Stimulate individual UCEDDs to think about their own evaluation
Have outcome measures included in the Annual Report

6. Considerations
Westat work is on-going and should inform our discussions
Needs to be feasible – we do not want to create a burden for UCEDDs
Needs to be relevant
Need to look at work done in the past (i.e., “Suggested Approach” document)
– think about intermediate outcomes or streamlined reporting
Doesn’t mean that other areas aren’t important

7. Considerations Based on consensus
Need to build upon current data collection systems
Need to find a way to bring multiple data systems and guiding documents together

8. GPRA Measure Annual Measure8D.
Increase the percent of University Centers of Excellence in
Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) trainees who demonstrate
leadership in the developmental disabilities field at 1, 5, and 10
years after completion of UCEDD training. (outcome)
Expected progress: 1% increase over prior year
Baseline Sep-07
Cross Reference: This performance measure supports HHS Strategic Objective 6.3, and was developed as a result of the PART review. This measure also supports the Secretary’s 5,000 Day Horizon, in which, “… persons with disabilities are cared for with dignity and respect.”

9. HHS Strategic Plan
GOAL 6: Improve the economic and social well-being of individuals, families, and communities, especially those most in need
Objective 6.1: Increase the proportion of low-income individuals and families, including those receiving welfare, who improve their economic condition
Objective 6.2: Increase the proportion of older Americans who stay active and healthy
Objective 6.3: Increase the independence and quality of life of persons with disabilities, including those with long-term care needs
Objective 6.4: Improve the economic and social development of distressed communities
Objective 6.5: Expand community and faith-based partnerships

10. Other items for alignment
ADD Logic Model
MTARS
NIRS
Annual Report
Independent Evaluation

11. Next steps
Seeking volunteers for a workgroup who will further discussions about appropriate outcome measures for the UCEDDs
Include outcome measures in the OMB package – timeline TBD