Instructional Decision Making (IDM) Evaluation Update

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for participating in Instructional Decision Making (IDM) training and/or implementing IDM practices in your school. We are pleased to announce that we are returning the 2009-10 implementation data that was collected last spring in 73 buildings. Data will be delivered the week of August 16. The package will include a cover letter and a DVD with the following files:

• A webinar recording to assist schools with navigating the files and interpreting results (New!)
• A README file to assist schools with interpreting the results
• Implementation results: Building- and agency-level
• Special education eligibility results: Building- and agency-level (New!)
• PESA indicators and evidence criteria

We continue to strive to make the data collection process timely and more efficient. We appreciate your willingness to partner with us in our efforts to better support the schools we serve; we welcome any feedback you have regarding this process. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to helping all children succeed.

If you have any questions about the IDM implementation results, please contact Alecia Rahn-Blakeslee at arahn@aea11.k12.ia.us, Brad Niebling at bniebling@aea11.k12.ia.us or Shannon Harken sharken@aea11.k12.ia.us.