UK HDI - OSEEL Data Actualization Project (ODAP)

ABSTRACT The Evaluation Unit at the University of Kentucky''s Human Development Institute shall provide the following services: • Design of all project data collection protocols, data analysis methodology, stakeholder communication plans, project management plans, and end-products. • Develop and revise project databases and other data collection systems • Develop and design data visualization to assist in program improvement • Provide necessary technical assistance related to data collection, development of data insights, and data communication • Produce and conduct internal and external surveys and small form focus groups • Write reports • Build novel data collection approaches that reduce error and burden on OSEEL • Assist in the development and implementation of data feedback loops for OSEEL and its stakeholders • Participate in OSEEL team meetings • Analyze provided state and federal data in accordance with all data use, storage, and sharing agreements • Be available to address emerging information and data evaluation requests from OSEEL Leadership and OSEEL Data Manager • Attend the NASDE conference (September 2026) to discover new data applications and projects that Kentucky can benefit from replicating. Example projects: 10-year analysis of child count trends for SWD in Commonwealth compared to the US, multi- year state SPP/APR trend analysis; selected SPP/APR indicator trend analysis at the LEA level; discovering new insights from real-time restraint/seclusion reporting; update state DOSE certification census; trend analysis of teacher certification pathways related to those supporting SWD; assisting OSEEL staff to use data in new ways or with new stakeholders; assist OSEEL Data Manager with ad hoc request from state law makers, and identifying ways to make data collection, use, and communication more efficient within OSEEL.