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Strengthening SSIP Evaluations with Qualitative Methods
Strengthening SSIP Evaluations with Qualitative Methods offers an overview of qualitative methods that could be used for SSIP activities. The document outlines the advantages and disadvantages of focus groups, interviews […]
Response to AUCD critique of child outcomes measures
The Perils of Confusing Performance Measurement with Program Evaluation blog is a response to a recent paper and webinar critiquing the child outcomes performance indicator for Part C and Part […]
Fiscal Data Profile Template for Part C Systems
The DaSy/ECTA Fiscal Data Profile Template is an easy-to-use tool for displaying fiscal data reflective of the state Part C system. The Excel template converts raw program-level fiscal data that […]
ESSA Preschool Data Reporting Workgroup
The SLDS Technical Assistance program is offering a virtual group for states who are working to determine how they will calculate the preschool count required under ESSA. Those responsible for […]
Introducing the Stakeholder Knowledge Toolkit
Check out our Stakeholder Knowledge Toolkit, which provides Part C and Part B 619 stakeholders with an orientation to IDEA data and other data-related topics to help them meaningfully participate […]
2015-16 IDEA Section 618 data
OSEP has released 10 new 2015-16 data files on the IDEA Section 618 Data Products website, including Part B Child Count and Educational Environments, Part B Personnel, Part B Exiting, […]
SSIP Evaluation Collection: State SiMR statements
State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) Phase III Year 1 State Identified Measureable Results Statements and Reports lists each state’s selected child or family outcome that they are working to improve […]
Guidance document on creating SSIP infographics
Telling Your SSIP Story in an Infographic: Strategies, Tips, and Examples offers guidance on the varied uses/audiences for infographics, best practices for creating infographics, and examples of state SSIP infographics. […]
CEDS Version 7.1 release
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) recently announced the release of the Common Education Data Standards (CEDS) Version 7 and enhancements to the CEDS tools. Version 7.1 spans P-20W […]