Method 2: Perceptions from the Field
State and local administrators and policy makers, university faculty, staff from professional organizations, practitioners, and families have been asked to participate in focus groups at national conferences around the country.
Focus groups were organized by roles to assist in determining practices and concerns specific to each population. Participants were selected in collaboration with the professional organization hosting the conference. Focus groups were held at the:
Findings from the national focus group session have been sent to focus group members for validation and input. Following review, the findings will be sent to a broader audience for validation.