SoonerStart was required to set targets for Oklahoma’s IDEA Part C State Performance Plan (SPP)/Annual Performance Report (APR) indicators for the FFY 2020-2025 submission to the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). Targets were determined with the input and guidance of a diverse group of stakeholders who represented parents, early intervention staff, the Interagency Coordinating Council (ICC), state agencies, support organizations and early childhood advocates across Oklahoma.

SoonerStart Targets for FFY 2020-2025

Developing Improvement Strategies and Evaluating Progress

SoonerStart engaged stakeholders in developing improvement strategies and evaluating progress made in meeting the SPP/APR targets. Prior to submission of the FFY 2021 APR, the ICC along with other stakeholders representing early childhood advocacy organizations, state agencies, early intervention staff, parent center staff, and individual parents with children currently or previously receiving SoonerStart services came together to review the data compared to the targets for all APR indicators. Stakeholders provided ideas for improvement strategies in meeting targets that included increased focus on explaining the benefits of early intervention and the importance of family participation; exploring ideas to engage families to reduce cancellation and no-show rates; and conducting exit interviews to learn reasons why families may choose to discontinue services before age three.

SoonerStart provides regular updates to stakeholders on progress made in implementing the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP). Parents, community and state agency stakeholders previously involved in setting the SPP/APR targets now participate as stakeholders on the SSIP Advisory Committee. SoonerStart has been successful in expanding opportunities for stakeholder participation through surveys and bi-monthly meetings.

Stakeholder Participation Feedback

SoonerStart surveyed stakeholders in December 2022 for input on how meetings could be improved as well as feedback on their experience serving as SPP/APR/SSIP stakeholders. With a response rate of 33%, most stakeholders (90%) expressed satisfaction with the frequency of meetings, and the opportunities to ask questions and share ideas with SoonerStart program staff. Over half of the stakeholders were interested in learning more about Pyramid Model intervention strategies and data related to social emotional improvement activities and fidelity monitoring. Stakeholders also noted their interest in participating in additional trainings on social and emotional development and the Pyramid Model, as well as serving on task groups to explore ideas for family engagement.  

SPP/APR Stakeholder Resources