There are now expectations for precision in matching service to need, for performance measurement, for overall program cost-efficiency and cost-effectiveness, for transparency, and for reporting of results. Data collection and recording on individual cases play a part in all of these (Kettner, 2012). There are three reasons to collect data; Validation, accountability and decision making as described below.
Validation
The main purpose of validation is to take the given data; measure and confirm that the components that are in place are effectively working and doing as it should by meeting the requirements as set out in the Behavioral Support Program.
Pathway High School’s Positive Behavioral Support program uses data collected from teachers
Validation
The main purpose of validation is to take the given data; measure and confirm that the components that are in place are effectively working and doing as it should by meeting the requirements as set out in the Behavioral Support Program.
Pathway High School’s Positive Behavioral Support program uses data collected from teachers