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What is systems change? Systems change is about people working together to change policies, programs, and resources. These changes will cause positive and helpful outcomes for people with developmental disabilities…
DetailsPolicy and program changes Policies that affect organizations (for example, state or provider agencies) and operations. Procedures that guide the everyday work of people working in a system and/or parts…
DetailsStrategies for systems change efforts connected to DD Act activities for state plan implementation. The information provided is intended to serve as a guide as additional strategies and activities may…
DetailsIs it a systems change effort? Systemic change activities (as defined in the DD Act Final rule, 2015) are defined as a sustainable, transferable, and replicable change in some aspect…
DetailsThis document describes one way to organize the planning and assessment of results of a policy change effort. It is informed by the excellent resources produced by leading-edge institutions (Center…
DetailsTamarack Institute’s Policy Framework features five levels. Level 1: Increased Capacity Level 2: Improved Conditions Level 3: Policy Change Level 4: Behavior Change Level 5: Mission Level Impact Click here…
DetailsFollow these steps for successful account creation Summary: To create an account, you must first select the course(s) you wish to purchase. Proceed to checkout and you will create your…
DetailsSystems Change: Basic information for Members, Staff, and other Partners This course introduces the basics of systems change for DD Council staff and members. The course provides a brief overview…
DetailsDefining and Measuring Systems Change for State and Territorial Councils on Developmental Disabilities: A Concept Paper with Embedded Recommendations The 2000 reauthorization of the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill…
DetailsIndivdiual and Family Advocacy measures and Systems change measures with definitions. Full listing to include output, outcome, and suboutcomes measures. Click here to open the Federal Performance Measures document.
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