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2024
Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI)
Data Leadership with an Equity MindsetConference: Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI) Date: February 2024 Presenters: Sheresa Blanchard, Howard Morrison, Betsy Mercier, Grace Kelley This poster describes the Data Inquiry Cycle, a guide The ...Read more
State Data Systems’ Capacity to Support Program Improvement and Equity EffortsConference: Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI) Date: February 2024 Presenters: Grace Kelley, Betsy Davies-Mercier, Ginger Elliott-Teague, Nancy Perez A national survey of Part C and Part B 619 ...Read more
2023
Division for Early Childhood’s 39th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families
Walking the Walk: Using Child Outcomes Data for ImprovementConference: Division for Early Childhood’s 39th Annual International Conference Date: December 2023 Presenters: Marcia Blum & Kellen Reid This 2023 DEC conference presentation highlights the FFY2021 national child outcomes data as well as ...Read more
Improving Data Quality Using the Child Outcomes Summary Knowledge Check (COS-KC)Conference: Division for Early Childhood’s 39th Annual International Conference Date: December 2023 Presenters: Mary Lee Porterfield, Lauren Barton, Brandi Brown, Michelle Ogorek This presentation from DEC 2023 Conference covers the purpose and features ...Read more
The What, Why and How: The Critical Need to have Families at the “Table”Conference: Division for Early Childhood’s 39th Annual International Conference Date: December 2023 Presenters: Michelle Lewis, Susan Barlow Families are key stakeholders in data conversations. They provide a unique perspective that is critical for ...Read more
Crossing the Divide: An Intersectional Approach to Data AnalysisConference: Division for Early Childhood’s 39th Annual International Conference Date: December 2023 Presenters: Nicholas Ortiz, Kellen Reid, Elizabeth Schroeder This presentation from DEC 2023 Conference demonstrates ways to apply an intersectional approach to ...Read more
Navigating Excellence Parent Center Assistance & Collaboration Team (NE-PACT)
- Babies, Toddlers, Families, Part C, Oh My!NE-PACT. October 2023. This presentation covers Part C IDEA regulations, Part C Systems and Services, the comprehensive early childhood system, and how we can be sure it is equitable.Read more
The What, Why and How: The Critical Need to have Families at the “Table”NE-PACT. October 2023. Families are key stakeholders in data conversations. They provide a unique perspective that is critical for program improvement.Read more
National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE)
Early Childhood Results Matter: Understanding Preschool Child Outcomes DataConference: NASDSE Date: October 2023 Presenters: Nicholas Ortiz In this presentation from the 2023 NASDSE Conference, DaSy/ECTA staff provide an overview of the preschool child outcomes data, including the rationale for collecting these ...Read more- Data Sharing, Linking and Integration: What is it and How do we Start?Conference: NASDSE Date: October 2023 Presenters: Ginger Elliott-Teague, Howard Morrison This presentation differentiates data sharing, linking, and integration, highlighting the features of each type of data communication in special education and early childhood ...Read more
OSEP Leadership Conference
Poster: DaSy, The Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data SystemsConference: OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2023 Presenter: Sue Barlow, Michelle Lewis, Nicholas Ortiz, Kellen Reid In this poster from the 2023 OSEP Leadership Conference, DaSy highlights its mission, services, and products, with ...Read more
Early Childhood Inclusion Institute (ECII)
What we Need to Know to Understand The Scope of Exclusionary DisciplineConference: Early Childhood Inclusion Institute Date: May 2023 Presenters: Grace Kelley, Ginger Elliott-Teague, Sally Shepherd A facilitated discussion among participants to map a path to improving understanding of the scope of the use ...Read more
STATS-DC Data Conference
Expanding your SLDS to Include Special PopulationsConference: NCES STATS-DC Date: August 2023 Presenter: Ginger Elliott-Teague, Erik Friend, Kathi Gillaspy, Leah Piatt The presenters highlighted why states should incorporate data about special child populations into the SLDS and ECIDS, focusing ...Read more
2022
Family Leadership Conference
Using Data to Advance EquityConference: Family Leadership Conference 2022 Presenters: Michelle Lewis, DaSy, Thomas McGhee, DaSy The goal of this presentation was to help participants (1) articulate the role of families and community members on effective, ...Read more
DEC & ISEI Joint Conference
Cultivating Quality COS Conversations: Tips from Families and PractitionersConference: DEC & ISEI Joint Conference 2022 Date: September 28, 2022 Presenters: Naomi Younggren, Lauren Barton, Stephanie Moss, Henry Matthews This session reviewed how children’s functioning relative to age-expectations is essential for quality ...Read more- No Need to Reinvent the Wheel: Resources to Reinforce Core COS PracticesConference: DEC & ISEI Joint Conference 2022 Date: September 28, 2022 Presenters: Lauren Barton, Naomi Younggren, Henry Matthews, Stephanie Moore, Kellen Reid, Faith Scheibe, and Nicholas Ortiz This session explored the available Child ...Read more
Empowering Stakeholders to Make a Difference with DataConference: DEC & ISEI Joint Conference 2022 Date: September 28, 2022 Presenter: Betsy Davies-Mercier, Grace Kelley, Thomas McGhee This presentation addresses why effective use of data involves bringing people together to examine and ...Read more- Stop the Drop! Part C Enrollment for Children Born LBW and PretermConference: DEC & ISEI Joint Conference 2022 Date: September 28, 2022 Presenter: Patricia Blasco, Evelyn Shaw, and Kathryn Morrison This presentation described background information on children born at low birth weight and/or prematurely, ...Read more
Supporting Telepractice Implementation Through Professional DevelopmentConference: DEC & ISEI Joint Conference 2022 Date: September 28, 2022 Presenter: Sally Shepherd (DaSy), Katy McCullough (ECTA), Nicole Cossette (CT), Susan Connor (IL) The current health crisis has expanded the option to ...Read more
NCES STATS-DC
State of the States: Status of IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems Conference: NCES STATS-DC Date: August 2022 Presenter: Nancy Perez, Mary Anketell, Emily Hackleman, Kathy Hebbeler This poster reports responses for 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico on a survey of Part C/619 data ...Read more
OSEP Leadership Conference
Look! Think! Act! Unlocking the Power of Data to Address EquityConference: OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2022 Presenter: Cindy Weigel, Lisa Backer, Thomas McGhee In this presentation, DaSy staff presented the free online Look! Think! Act! learning module to build knowledge and skills for using ...Read more
State of the States: Changes in IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems from 2013 to 2021Conference: OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2022 Presenter: Nancy Perez, Betsy Mercier, and Kathy Hebbeler This poster reports responses for 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico on changes in Part C/619 data systems ...Read more
Understanding IDEA Family Outcomes: FFY 2019 DataConference: OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2022 Presenter: Haidee Bernstein, Nicholas Ortiz, Tony Ruggiero In this virtual poster presentation from the 2022 OSEP Leadership Conference, DaSy and ECTA staff addressed how States are ...Read more
National Research Conference on Early Childhood (NRCEC)
Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education State Data Systems: Current Status and Changes between 2013 and 2021Conference: National Research Conference on Early Childhood (NRCEC) Date: June 2022 Presenters: Nancy Perez, Kathleen Hebbeler, Grace Kelley, Cornelia Taylor This poster reports responses for 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico on changes ...Read more
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Conference (EHDI)
Developing Data Sharing Arrangements between EHDI and Part C to Improve Early Identification and ServicesConference: Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Conference Date: March 2022 Presenters: Haidee Bernstein, Karl White, Evelyn Shaw, Sharon Walsh The goal of this session was to help participants (1) Increase their understanding ...Read more
Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI)
- State of the States 2021: Status of IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems CRIEI PosterConference: CRIEI Date: February 2022 Presenters: Grace Kelley, Nancy Perez, Cornelia Taylor, Kathleen Hebbeler State of the States 2021: Status of IDEA Early Childhood Data SystemsRead more
Inclusive, Collaborative Processes that Build Equity into the Data Life CycleConference: CRIEI Date: February 2022 Presenters: Tony Ruggiero, Fred Edora, & Grace Kelley Inclusive, Collaborative Processes that Build Equity into the Data Life Cycle Data Culture HandoutRead more
2021
CDE Fall Preschool Virtual Meeting
Name It to Tame It: Using Data to Promote EquityConference: CDE Fall Preschool Virtual Meeting Date: November 4, 2021 Presenters: Grace Kelley and Cindy Weigel By the end of this session, participants will begin to: (1) Understand and embrace their ...Read more
PDG B-5 Virtual Convening
Pursuing Equity Through a Culture of Data UsePart C and Part B 619 staff can use the strategies in this presentation to develop their data leadership skills and gain confidence in asking important data equity ...Read more
Division for Early Childhood (DEC) 37th Annual International Conference
Look! Think! Act! Unlock the Power of Your Data!Conference: Division for Early Childhood’s 37th Annual Conference Date: September 2021 Presenters: Lisa Backer, TA Consultant, DaSy Center; Alice E. Ridgway, MS CCC-SLP, Part C Coordinator, CT Office of ...Read more- Using Child Outcomes to Shift the Focus from Problems to PossibilitiesConference: Division for Early Childhood’s 37th Annual Conference Date: September 2021 Presenters: Naomi Younggren, TA Consultant, ECTA Center; Lauren Barton, TA Consultant, DaSy Center/ECTA Center Join us to explore how ...Read more
- Step Up to Lead for Equity: Using Child Outcomes Data to Promote EquityConference: Division for Early Childhood’s 37th Annual Conference Date: September 2021 Presenters: Christina Kasprzak, Director, ECTA Center; Kathleen Hebbeler, Sr. Principal Education Researcher, SRI International, DaSy Center; Vinetta Freeman, ...Read more
Where are Our Children? Using Integrated Data to Inform Critical QuestionsConference: Division for Early Childhood’s 37th Annual Conference Date: September 2021 Presenters: Debbie Cate, Technical Assistance Specialist, ECTA Center/DaSy Center; Bill Huennekens; Fred Edora, Technical Assistance Provider, DaSy/AEM Examining ...Read more- Using Part C Family Outcomes Data to Examine Equity and RepresentativenessConference: Division for Early Childhood’s 37th Annual Conference Date: September 2021 Presenters: Grace Kelley, Senior Researcher, SRI international, DaSy Center; Dana McGrath; Mary Lee Porterfield, Early Childhood TA ...Read more
- Planning for Systems Change: Effective Teaming for State and Local Data UseConference: Division for Early Childhood’s 37th Annual Conference Date: September 2021 Presenters: Michelle Lewis, Director, New Hampshire Parent Information Center/TA Provider, DaSy Center; Dawn Meskil, NC DPI Preschool Exceptional ...Read more
DEC Position Statement on LBW and Prematurity and State Part C EligibilityConference: Division for Early Childhood’s 37th Annual Conference Date: September 2021 Presenters: Kathryn Morrison, Senior Education Researcher, SRI International, DaSy Center; Evelyn Shaw, Educational Consultant, ECTA Center; Donna Spiker, ...Read more
Tools to Increase the Usefulness of Child Outcomes Data for Local ProgramsConference: Division for Early Childhood’s 37th Annual Conference Date: September 2021 Presenters: Elizabeth Schroder (Speaker) Director of Research, Napa County Office of Education – DR Access Program; Cornelia Taylor, ...Read more
Looking Back to Move Forward: What We’ve Learned about Remote Service DeliveryConference: Division for Early Childhood’s (DEC) 37th Annual International Conference Date: September 2021 Presenters: Cindy Weigel, Senior Technical Assistance Specialist, SRI International, DaSy Center; Amy Nicholas, Technical Assistance Specialist, AnLar/DaSy ...Read more
Region B Parent Center (PTAC) Conference
The Power of Families at the Table: Using Data to Advance EquityConference: Region B Parent Center 2021 Conference Date: September 16, 2021 Presenters: Michelle Lewis, DaSy; Thomas McGhee, DaSy Session outcomes: Participants will be better able to (1) Articulate the role of ...Read more
STATS-DC Data Conference
No Longer Invisible: Addressing Equity Through Data UseConference: STATS-DC Data Conference Date: August 17, 2021 Presenters: Grace Kelley and Cindy Weigel Equity issues exist in multiple places throughout early childhood special education service delivery from pre-referral though transition – but ...Read more
OSEP Leadership Conference
Using Data to Lead for Equity in Early ChildhoodThis presentation provides Part C and Part B 619 staff with an introduction to the importance of data leadership in promoting equity.Read more
Building a Culture of Data Use With a Focus on EquityThe goal of this session was to define elements of a strong data use culture, examine what it means to be a data leader, explore how to effectively engage diverse stakeholders, and provide resources to help ...Read more- Elevating Family Voice in Part C and Part B-619 ProgramsThis session explored the many strategies that Part C and Part B 619 program leaders in one state are using to elevate family voice in program improvement planning. Join us ...Read more
State of the States in 2021: Status of IDEA Early Childhood Data SystemsResults of a national survey about changes in data systems that support early intervention and early childhood special education. Data are reported for 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico on ...Read more
ECDataWorks
Developing Advanced Pivot Tables WorkshopConference: ECDataWorks Date: February 2021 Presenters: Nicholas Ortiz and Robin Nelson Discover how to create more user-friendly, interactive pivot tables through advanced features in Excel that allow deeper analysis of raw data. Presentation: ...Read more
Pennsylvania 2021 Early Intervention and Family Support Program Conference
The Power of Families at the Table: Using Data to Advance EquityPart C and 619 staff can use the tools and strategies in this webinar to define the role of families and community members on equitable data teams, engage families in ...Read more
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Conference (EHDI)
Keys to Successful Child and Family Outcomes: Strong EHDI & Part C PartnershipsConference: Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Conference Date: March 2021 Presenters: Haidee Bernstein, DaSy; Evelyn Shaw, ECTA; Sharon Walsh, DaSy The goal of this session was to help participants increase their understanding of ...Read more
Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families
Current State and Jurisdictional Part C Eligibility Definitions and PoliciesConference: Division for Early Childhood’s (DEC) 36th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families Date: January 2021 Presenters: Evelyn Shaw, Kathryn Morrison, and Siobhan Colgan This poster ...Read more
DEC Child Maltreatment Paper Four Years Later: Where are We Now?Conference: Division for Early Childhood’s (DEC) 36th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families Date: January 2021 Presenters: Evelyn Shaw, Haidee Bernstein, Sharon Walsh, Anita Leis, ...Read more
Using Child Outcomes Data to Drive State and Local Program ImprovementsConference: Division for Early Childhood’s (DEC) 36th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families Date: January 2021 Presenters: Jennifer Barrett-Zitkus, Christina Kasprzak, Kathleen Hebbeler, Cornelia Taylor, ...Read more
State of the States in Improving Data SystemsConference: Division for Early Childhood’s (DEC) 36th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families Date: January 2021 Presenters: Sara Thayer, Missy Coffey, Kathleen Hebbeler, and Donna ...Read more
Using Data from Families of Young Children to Advance Program EquityPart C and 619 staff can use the content in this session to address common issues with data about families. In particular, staff can learn how one state used a ...Read more
2020
Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI)
- Progress in Part C & Part B 619 Data Systems: 2013 to 2019Conference: CRIEI Date: February 2020 Presenters: Sara Thayer, Kathleen Hebbeler, Donna Spiker, and Missy Coffey Part C and 619 state coordinators and/or data managers completed surveys in 2013 and 2019. We report responses ...Read more
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Conference (EHDI)
Developing Data Sharing ArrangementsConference: Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Conference Date: March 2020 Presenter: Haidee Bernstein An overview of developing data sharing agreements, including challenges and strategies from selected states, presented at the 2020 Early Hearing ...Read more
IDEA, Part C and TA Centers OverviewConference: EHDI Coordinators Meeting Date: March 2020 Presenter: Haidee Bernstein An overview of IDEA, Part C, and TA Centers presented at the 2020 Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Conference. IDEA, Part C and TA ...Read more
National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE)
How Measuring Your Preschool Child Outcomes Data Quality Can Lead to Data Use for Better ResultsThis presentation can help Part C and Part B 619 staff understand the basic tenets of data quality and the consequences for data use, particularly when data quality differ by ...Read more
Building a Strong Data CultureConference: NASDSE Date: September 2020 Presenters: Bruce Bull, Grace Kelley, & Michelle Lewis How to build a strong a data culture and support building a data team to use data at the local ...Read more
National Research Conference on Early Childhood (NRCEC)
- Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education Administrative State Data SystemsConference: NRCEC Date: December 2020 Presenters: Sara Thayer, Missy Coffey, Donna Spiker, and Kathleen Hebbeler Part C and Part B 619 state coordinators and/or data managers completed surveys in 2013 and 2019. We ...Read more
2019
National Workforce Registry Alliance (NWRA)
The Nuts and Bolts of Linking Registry Data with Other Early Childhood DataConference: NWRA Date: September 2019 Presenter: Denise Mauzy Presentation on the importance of data linking, the status of data linking efforts nationally, and ativities that support data linking. The Nuts and Bolts of Linking Registry ...Read more
STATS-DC Data Conference
Advancing Data Culture One Step at a TimeConference: STATS-DC Data Conference Date: July 2019 Presenters: Haidee Bernstein, Lisa Backer, and Mary Anketell This interactive session underscores the importance of data culture and highlights state examples. These examples will evidence how a ...Read more
Collecting High Quality Data on the Suspension and Expulsion of PreschoolersConference: STATS-DC Data Conference Date: July 2019 Presenters: Kerry Friedman, Lisa Backer, and Susan Zeiders Preschool children are expelled at three times the rate of K-12 students with African-American children and boys expelled at ...Read more
OSEP Leadership Conference
Young Children with Disabilities and Pay For Success: Options and ChallengesConference: OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2019 Presenters: Jennifer Tschantz, Alice Ridgeway, and Grace Kelley This presentation provided a brief introduction to Pay For Success and described the experiences of two States in exploring ...Read more
Progress in Part C & Part B 619 Data Systems: 2013 to 2019Conference: OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2019 Presenters: Sara Thayer, Kathleen Hebbeler, & Angelique Dakkak The Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (DaSY) identified ten key indicators of state data system capabilities in ...Read more
Effectively Sharing Information Using Infographics: State SpotlightsConference: OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2019 Presenters: Jenna Nguyen and Alicia Sharma Infographics can be a quick and easy way to engage multiple audiences and communicate key messages in a clear and ...Read more
International Society for Early Intervention Conference (ISEI)
The Importance of a Strong Infrastructure in Providing Evidence-Based Early Intervention PracticesConference: International Society on Early Intervention Conference Date: June 2019 Presenters: Kathleen Hebbeler, Grace Kelly, Christina Kasprzak, Megan Vinh Many in early intervention (EI) have a deep understanding of service delivery and evidence-based practices ...Read more
Using Family Survey Data to Measure and Improve Early Intervention Systems and ServicesConference: International Society on Early Intervention Conference Date: June 2019 Presenters: Kathy Hebbeler and Christina Kasprzak How do early intervention programs measure and improve outcomes for families served? This poster describes the survey methods ...Read more
Using Critical Questions to Drive System Improvement In Early InterventionConference: International Society on Early Intervention Conference Date: June 2019 Presenters: Kathleen Hebbeler Good early intervention systems are built around strong infrastructure and consistent implementation of evidenced-based practices. System leaders need ongoing access ...Read more
National Early Childhood Inclusion Institute (NECII)
Collecting and Using Evaluation Data on Implementation of Evidence-Based PracticesConference: National Early Childhood Inclusion Institute Date: May 2019 Presenters: Margaret Gillis, Kathleen Hebbeler This presentation includes information of basic information principles related to evaluating practice implementation, features of high-quality tools and methods for ...Read more
Child Care and Early Education Policy Research Consortium (CCEEPR)
- What do we Need to Better Understand Special Populations from a National Perspective?Conference: Child Care and Early Education Policy Research Consortium Date: April 2019 Presenters: Kathleen Hebbeler Disability and special need is defined differently across the early childhood sectors and there is no one definition of ...Read more
- Recent data on the inclusion of children with disabilities in early care and education settingsConference: Child Care and Early Education Policy Research Consortium Date: April 2019 Presenters: Cornelia Taylor This presentation shared recent data on the inclusion of children with disabilities in early care and education setting using ...Read more
Thinking about Alignment in Early Care and Education: Definitions and OverviewConference: Child Care and Early Education Policy Research Consortium Date: April 2019 Presenters: Kathleen Hebbeler This presentation to the Child Care and Early Education Policy Research Consortium annual meeting provides an overview of some ...Read more
2018
Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Annual International Conference on Young Children with Disabilities
State of the States Related to Systemic ImprovementConference: Division for Early Childhood’s 34th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Disabilities Date: October 2018 Presenters: Alicia Sharma, Ardith Ferguson, Cornelia Taylor, Kim Porter, Leslie Fox, and Virginia Reynolds This session will provide ...Read more- Building Capacity to Use Child Outcomes Data to Improve Systems and PracticesConference: Division for Early Childhood’s 34th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Disabilities Date: October 2018 Presenters: Christina Kasprzak, Kathy Hebbeler, Cornelia Taylor, Debi Donelan, Jennifer Tschantz Good decision-making requires high quality data ...Read more
- Preparing and Supporting Emerging Family LeadersConference: Division for Early Childhood’s 34th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Disabilities Date: October 2018 Presenters: Amy Nicholas, Stephanie Moss, Darla Gundler This session draws on the experiences of emerging family leaders ...Read more
- Promoting Early Intervention and Child Welfare Collaboration: One Conversation at a TimeConference: Division for Early Childhood’s 34th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Disabilities Date: October 2018 Presenters: Haidee Bernstein, Evelyn Shaw, Lorendia Schmidt, Lenita Hartman, Jennifer Barrett-Zitkus, Leslie Fox Some states are taking ...Read more
Perspectives from the Field About Building a Culture of Data UseConference: Division for Early Childhood’s 34th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Disabilities Date: October 2018 Presenters: Denise Mauzy, Amy Nicholas This session features a panel of representatives from the field, including technical ...Read more- State Approaches to Evaluating Implementation of SSIP Evidence-Based PracticesConference: Division for Early Childhood’s 34th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Disabilities Date: October 2018 Presenters: Margaret Gillis This poster summarizes approaches States are using to evaluate evidence-based practices for State Systemic ...Read more
You Collected the Data, Now What? Analysis Plans for Critical QuestionsConference: Division for Early Childhood’s 34th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Disabilities Date: October 2018 Presenters: Megan E. Cox The poster contains information on Critical Questions and analysis plans that provide meaningful ...Read more
Improving State Child Find Efforts Through Self-Assessment and PlanningConference: Division for Early Childhood’s 34th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Disabilities Date: October 2018 Presenters: Brenda Wilkins, Jennifer Barrett-Zitkus, Margaret Gillis, Evelyn Shaw This session will provide an overview of State ...Read more
What! Me Lead Change?Conference: Division for Early Childhood’s 34th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Disabilities Date: October 2018 Presenters: Grace Kelley, Ardith Ferguson Leading change requires understanding organizational management, content knowledge, and the ability to ...Read more
Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education: Pay For Success (PFS) Learning CommunityConference: Division for Early Childhood’s 34th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Disabilities Date: October 2018 Presenters: Jennifer Tschantz, Donna Spiker, Grace Kelley This is poster shares updates from a PFS learning community ...Read more
Early Childhood Personnel Center (ECPC) Leadership Cross-Cohort Institute
Oh, the Places You’ll Go …with Data PersonnelConference: Early Childhood Personnel Center Cross-Cohort Leadership Institute Date: September 2018 Presenters: Kathleen Hebbeler This presentation contains information on the benefits of building a comprehensive system of personnel data. It also includes the ...Read more
STATS-DC Data Conference
Connecting the Dots: From Data Visualization to Useful InformationConference: STATS-DC Data Conference Date: July 2018 Presenters: Meredith Miceli, Haidee Bernstein, Kerry Friedman Data professionals know that communicating data through visualization is key to promoting the understanding and use of data. However, creating effective data displays can require time, skill, and specialized tools. This ...Read more
Help Ensure Effective Data Governance and Management: Use the Updated DaSy ToolkitConference: STATS-DC Data Conference Date: July 2018 Presenters: Meredith Miceli, Haidee Bernstein, Sharon Walsh This presentation includes information on the importance of formal data governance policies and procedures to state agencies. It also includes the current federal data governance management activities and how to use the ...Read more
OSEP Project Directors’ Conference
A System Perspective on Examining the Effectiveness of Professional DevelopmentConference: OSEP Project Directors Meeting Date: July 2018 Presenters: Kathy Hebbeler, Megan Vinh This presentation includes information on system thinking and EI/ECSE/SE systems. It covers implications of systems thinking for evaluating PD and offers ...Read more
Family and Community Engagement Conference (FCEC)
Preparing and Supporting Emerging Family LeadersConference: Family and Community Engagement Conference Date: July 2018 Presenters: Stephanie Moss, Amy Nicholas, Darla Gundler Parents can influence policies/practices that impact child and system outcomes but assuming a leadership role may not come ...Read more
The National Research Conference on Early Childhood (NRCEC) PFS Symposium
- State Systemic Improvement Plans: Progress and Lessons Learned Thus FarConference: National Research Conference on Early Childhood Date: June 2018 Presenters: Grace Kelley & Kathy Hebbeler As part of national efforts to improve state systems, practices, and outcomes for children and families with special ...Read more
National Inclusion Institute (NII) in Chapel Hill, NC
Using Data to Answer Critical Questions about EI/ECSE PersonnelConference: National Early Childhood Inclusion Institute Date: May 2018 Presenters: Margaret Gillis, Kathleen Hebbeler This presentation uses concrete examples to demonstrate how state and local program administrators can use data to answer questions about EI/ECSE ...Read more
Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI)
Exploring Pay for Success in Early InterventionConference: Conference on Research Innovations in Early Interventions Date: March 2018 Presenters: Grace Kelley, Kathy Hebbeler, Donna Spiker, & Betsy Mercier This poster provides an overview of Pay for Success (PFS), an innovative financing ...Read more- Testing the Validity of Child Outcomes Summary Competency CheckConference: Conference on Research Innovations in Early Interventions Date: March 2018 Presenters: Katrina Martin, Kathy Hebbeler, Cornelia Taylor, Traci Kutaka, Jessica Hardy, & Amy Nicholas This poster contains information on a 7-point scale to ...Read more
State Systemic Improvement Plans: Progress and Lessons Learned Thus FarConference: Conference on Research Innovations in Early Interventions Date: March 2018 Presenters: Kathleen Hebbeler, Abby Schachner, & Grace Kelley As part of national efforts to improve state systems, practices, and outcomes for children and ...Read more
2017
Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families
Navigating Options for Online Professional Development: Examples from the FieldConference: Division for Early Childhood’s 33rd Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families Date: October 2017 Presenters: Amy Nicholas, Kellen Reid, & Christina Kasprzak This poster shares state approaches ...Read more
Data-Informed Stakeholders: Building Family Capacity to Understand and Use EI/ECSE Program DataConference: Division for Early Childhood’s 33rd Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families Date: October 2017 Presenters: Darla Gundler, Amy Nicholas, & Kerry Belodoff This interactive session ...Read more
Making Informed Decisions: Leveraging Local Data Use for Program ImprovementConference: Division for Early Childhood’s 33rd Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families Date: October 2017 Presenters: Tony Ruggiero, Abby Schachner, & Denise Mauzy This poster shares ...Read more
State of the States related to Systemic ImprovementConference: Division for Early Childhood’s 33rd Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families Date: October 2017 Presenters: Christina Kasprzak, Leslie Fox, Ardith Ferguson, Maureen Casey, Alicia ...Read more
Data-Informed Decision-Makers: How to Use Data for Decision MakingConference: Division for Early Childhood’s 33rd Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families Date: October 2017 Presenters: Abby Schachner, Megan Vinh, & Megan Cox This presentation engaged participants ...Read more
Using Publicly Available Data to Make Program Decisions: One State’s ExampleConference: Division for Early Childhood’s 33rd Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families Date: October 2017 Presenters: Dominique Tunzi, Cornelia Taylor, Megan Cox, & Lisa Backer This ...Read more
Using Child Outcomes Data to Improve Programs for Children and FamiliesConference: Division for Early Childhood’s 33rd Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families Date: October 2017 Presenters: Christina Kasprzak, Kathy Hebbeler, Cornelia Taylor, & Sherry Bingham This poster ...Read more
ECPC Cross-Cohort Leadership Institute
State Data Systems and Critical Questions about PersonnelConference: Early Childhood Personnel Center’s Cross-Cohort Leadership Institute Date: September 2017 Presenters: Kathleen Hebbeler This presentation provides information on the importance of state data systems in answering critical policy and program questions ...Read more
NCES STATS-DC
Who’s in Charge of My Data? Protecting Data with Effective Data GovernanceConference: STATS-DC Date: August 2017 Presenters: Denise Mauzy, Meredith Miceli, Kara Arzamendia, & Jeff Sellers Data governance in programs is often over-looked due to competing priorities for resources and time, or because it ...Read more- The Critical Role of Education Data in Early Childhood Pay For Success EffortsConference: STATS-DC Date: August 2017 Presenters: Jennifer Tschantz , Megan Cox, & Donna Spiker This session will provide an overview of Pay For Success (PFS), an innovative financing mechanism being used to expand early ...Read more
Using Your State’s Data to Develop and Answer Critical QuestionsConference: STATS-DC Date: August 2017 Presenters: Nancy Copa, Courtney Petrosky, Anita Larson, & Avisia Whiteman Your state has a lot of data, but do you know how to use it to ask and answer ...Read more- Developing Local Data Teams: Moving Toward Data Informed Decision MakingConference: STATS-DC Date: August 2017 Presenters: Dawn Hendricks, Haidee Bernstein, & Tony Ruggiero This presentation defines what a data team is, explains the function of a data team, and provides state data team examples. Developing ...Read more
OSEP Leadership Conference
- Strategies for Increasing Data Quality for Child Outcomes MeasurementConference: OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2017 Presenters: Tony Ruggiero, Debi Donelan, & Kate Rogers This presentation will contain results from a group of six states across Part C and Part B 619 who ...Read more
- Linking SSIP Implementation and Evaluation: Learning from StatesConference: OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2017 Presenters: Abby Schachner, Anne Lucas, Christy Cronheim, Stacy Kong, & Maria Ospoyich This presentation shares strategies used by three Part C states, Idaho, Hawaii and Colorado ...Read more
- Evaluating PD Activities: Learning from State ExamplesConference: OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2017 Presenters: Alan Phillips, Claudia Fabian, & Megan Cox This presentation introduces participants to the PD activities, evaluation questions and methods to illustrate how two states are ...Read more
- Linking Part C and Part B 619 Data – What to Know Before You GoConference: OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2017 Presenters: Sharon Walsh & Denise Mauzy This presentation discusses the steps to prepare both Part C and Part B 619 for linking data, and presents ...Read more
- Sustaining Systemic Improvement: Continuing to Move ForwardConference: OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2017 Presenters: Grace Kelley & Marcella Franczkowski This presentation provides strategies for sustaining SSIP strategies and activities to made continued progress towards your SIMR. Sustaining Systemic Improvement: Continuing ...Read more
Components of an Effective Data TeamConference: 2017 OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2017 Presenters: Haidee Bernstein, Mary Anketell & Emily Hackleman The poster session highlights how data teams can be used promote collaboration around implementing data-informed decisions and how ...Read more
Building Effective Early Childhood Data SystemsConference: 2017 OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2017 Presenters: Donna Spiker & Kathleen Hebbeler This poster describes the DaSy data system framework, which is one component of the ECTA System framework. Building Effective Early Childhood ...Read more
State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC)/State Advisory Panel (SAP) Data-Informed Stakeholder ToolkitConference: 2017 OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2017 Presenters: Darla Gundler & Amy Nicholas This poster provides an overview of the new State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC)/State Advisory Panel (SAP) Data-Informed Stakeholder Toolkit. Data-Informed Stakeholder ...Read more
Preparing and Supporting Staff to Participate in the Child Outcomes Summary (COS) ProcessConference: 2017 OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2017 Presenters: Amy Nicholas This poster provides an overview of national professional development/technical assistance materials that can be used in training and staff support around the ...Read more- Your Data’s Story: Using Critical Questions for Early Childhood Program ImprovementConference: 2017 OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2017 Presenters: Laura Hudson & Gary Harmon This poster displays gives an overview of the DaSy Critical Questions, and an introduction to the newly developed analysis plans ...Read more
Improving Family Engagement Partnerships and PracticesConference: 2017 OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2017 Presenters: Sherry Franklin, Aileen McKenna, Dee Gethmann, & Abraham Rivera-Alvarado This poster highlights lessons learned from the recent ECTA/DaSy webinar series on “Engaging Families and Creating ...Read more- Navigating the ECIDS World: The Part C and Part B 619 PerspectiveConference: 2017 OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2017 Presenters: Missy Coffey, Jeff Sellers, & Jill Singer This poster displays information that helps answer the questions: what does it mean to provide your program’s data ...Read more
- Including IFSP Information in Your Part C Data System: Online ToolkitConference: 2017 OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2017 Presenters: Robin Nelson & Amy Nicholas This poster gives an overview of the new Including IFSP Information in Your Part C Data System Online Toolkit. ...Read more
Going from Questions to Answers: Using Data at the Local LevelConference: 2017 OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2017 Presenters: Mary Anketell, Dina Stipetic, Laura Hudson, & Kerry Belodoff This poster displays information on building capacity for local data inquiry, analysis, and visualization. Going from ...Read more
Creating a Culture of Data Use at the Local LevelConference: 2017 OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2017 Presenters: Abby Schachner, Kyla Patterson, & Tony Ruggiero This poster highlights work and resources from the DaSy Center and Virginia Part C to build a ...Read more
Simplifying SSIP Reporting Through Innovative Tracking MethodsConference: 2017 OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2017 Presenters: Stacy Kong, Stacy Callender, Kathryn Morrison, & Anne Lucas This poster displays multiple methods for tracking progress of SSIP activities. Two state examples are ...Read more
Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) Biennial Meeting
Building Evidence-Based State Early Childhood Systems: A Marriage of Developmental Science and PolicyConference: 2017 Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) Biennial Meeting Date: April 2017 Presenters: Donna Spiker & Kathleen Hebbeler This poster addresses how developmental science can contribute to evidence-based policy making through ...Read more
2016
Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families
Identifying and Addressing Early Childhood Outcomes Data Quality to Accurately Measure ImprovementConference: Division for Early Childhood’s (DEC) 32nd Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families Date: October 2016 Presenters: Cornelia Taylor, Katrina Martin, & Tony ...Read more
Resources and Supports Related to Implementing Effective EI/ECSE Systems and PracticesConference: Division for Early Childhood’s (DEC) 32nd Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families Date: October 2016 Presenters: Mary Beth Bruder, Carolee Eslinger, Kathleen ...Read more
Building High-Quality Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education ProgramsConference: Division for Early Childhood’s (DEC) 32nd Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families Date: October 2016 Presenters: Christina Kasprzak, Megan Vinh, & Grace ...Read more
FERPA and IDEA Confidentiality RequirementsConference: Division for Early Childhood’s (DEC) 32nd Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families Date: October 2016 Presenters: Ross Lemke, Sharon Walsh, & Jennifer ...Read more
State of the States Related to Systemic ImprovementConference: Division for Early Childhood’s (DEC) 32nd Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families Date: October 2016 Presenters: Kristin Reedy, Virginia Reynolds, Christina Kasprzak, ...Read more
Demystifying the “D” Word: Making Data Meaningful for FamiliesConference: Division for Early Childhood’s (DEC) 32nd Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families Date: October 2016 Presenters: Kerry Belodoff, Darla Gundler, Amy Nicholas, ...Read more
Linking Data to Increase Access to Part C Services for Young Children who have Experienced Abuse or NeglectConference: Division for Early Childhood’s (DEC) 32nd Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families Date: October 2016 Presenters: Lisa Balivet, Kenneth Smith, Christy Scott, ...Read more
Using Child Outcomes Data to Drive Program ImprovementConference: Division for Early Childhood’s (DEC) 32nd Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families Date: October 2016 Presenter: Christina Kasprzak & Kathleen Hebbeler This presentation ...Read more
Finance Management 101 for Early Childhood ProgramsConference: Division for Early Childhood’s (DEC) 32nd Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families Date: October 2016 Presenter: Maureen Greer, Jamie Kilpatrick, Katy McCullough, ...Read more- The Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (DaSy Center)Conference: Division for Early Childhood’s (DEC) 32nd Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families Date: October 2016 Presenter: Kathleen Hebbeler & Donna Spiker This poster ...Read more
The Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology (MCHE) Conference
Linking Data to Increase Maltreated Children’s Access to Early Intervention in AlaskaConference: The Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology (MCHE) Conference Date: September 2016 Presenter: Taletha Derrington, Lisa Balivet, Kenneth Smith, & Haidee Bernstein This presentation goes over the trends in referral, ...Read more
Using Data Systems to Improve Maltreated Children’s Access to Early Intervention in ColoradoConference: The Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology (MCHE) Conference Date: September 2016 Presenter: Taletha Derrington, Lenita Hartman, Christy Scott, Lorendia Schmidt, & Haidee Bernstein This poster describes the effect of ...Read more
OSEP Project Directors’ Conference
Child Outcomes Data: A Critical Lever for Systems ChangeConference: OSEP Project Directors Date: August 2016 Presenter: Kathleen Hebbeler, Christina Kasprzak, Megan Vinh, & Donna Spiker This poster describes how states are improving data quality and using data for ...Read more
Building System Capacity to Implement Evidence Based PracticesConference: OSEP Project Directors Date: August 2016 Presenters: Christina Kasprzak, Kathy Hebbeler, Donna Spiker, & Megan Vinh This presentation describes a systems framework and self-assessment used to assist EI/ECSE programs ...Read more
How High Quality IDEA Data Supports Systemic Change in StatesConference: OSEP Project Directors Date: August 2016 Presenters: Dave Phillips, Bill Huennekens, Donna Spiker, & Tom Fiore This 2016 presentation provides examples from four TA centers of how high-quality IDEA ...Read more
NCES STATS-DC
Using Integrated Data to Support the Transitions in Special EducationConference: STATS-DC Date: July 2016 Presenters: Meredith Miceli, Missy Coffey, Sherry Franklin, Colleen Murphy, Kriste Elia, & Donna Johnson This 2016 presentation highlights current state approaches and describes how technical assistance ...Read more
Using the DaSy-NCSI Data Visualization Toolkit to Create Engaging and Effective Data DisplaysConference: STATS-DC Date: July 2016 Presenters: Kerry Belodoff, Taletha Derrington, & Alice Ridgway This session introduces the new DaSy-NCSI Data Visualization Toolkit. The toolkit identifies key design principles, data considerations, ...Read more
ACF National Research Conference
Promoting State Systemic Change in Early Childhood: New ToolsConference: Administration for Children and Families National Research Conference on Early Childhood Date: July 2016 Presenters: Debbie Cate, Kathleen Hebbeler, Christina Kasprzak, Grace Kelley, Katy McCullough, Abby Schachner, Donna ...Read more
Improving Outcomes for Young Children with Disabilities: Early Intervention and Early Childhood Cross-System CollaborationConference: Administration for Children and Families’ National Research Conference Date: July 2016 Presenters: Laura Hudson, Taletha Derrington, & Abby Schachner This poster provides a summary of a study that described ...Read more
Cross-System Collaboration and Data Sharing in Alaska: Increasing Service Access for Maltreated Infants and ToddlersConference: Administration for Children and Families National Research Conference on Early Childhood Date: July 2016 Presenters: Taletha Derrington, Haidee Bernstein, Lisa Balivet, & Kenneth Smith This poster presents lessons learned from ...Read more
International Society on Early Intervention (ISEI)
Child Outcomes Measurement and Data QualityConference: International Society on Early Intervention (ISEI) Date: June 2016 Presenters: Kathleen Hebbeler & Abby Winer Schachner This poster presents the current approaches to child outcomes measurement in the ...Read more
Using Data to Drive Improvement in Early Intervention Systems and ServiceConference: International Society on Early Intervention (ISEI) Date: June 2016 Presenters: Kathleen Hebbeler, Abby Winer Schachner, & Grace Kelley This symposium describes how the United States overcame significant challenges over ...Read more
Including Early Intervention in Early Childhood Integrated Data Systems: Lessons Learned and Benefits RealizedConference: International Society on Early Intervention (ISEI) Date: June 2016 Presenters: Missy Coffey Cochenour, Kathleen Hebbeler, & Abby Winer Schachner In the last decade there has been a policy shift in ...Read more
OSEP Virtual Leadership Conference
The Importance of Personnel DataConference: OSEP Virtual Leadership Date: February 2016 Presenter: Donna Spiker This 2016 presentation was one of the 4 included in the 2016 OSEP Virtual Leadership Conference Foundational Pre-Work Creating Systems ...Read more- Using Data to Reduce Suspension and Expulsion of Young ChildrenConference: OSEP Virtual Leadership Date: February 2016 Presenter: Donna Spiker This 2016 presentation was one of the 4 included in the 2016 OSEP Virtual Leadership Conference Foundational Pre-Work Early Childhood ...Read more
Cross-State Learning and Good DataConference: OSEP Virtual Leadership Date: February 2016 Presenter: Sharon Walsh & Kathleen Hebbbeler This 2016 presentation was one of the 4 included in the 2016 OSEP Virtual Leadership Conference Foundational ...Read more
Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI)
State Systemic Improvement Plans: Why State Agencies Need the EI Research Community and Vice VersaConference: Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI) Date: February 2016 Presenters: Kathleen Hebbeler, Donna Spiker, Christina Kasprzak, & Cornelia Taylor This poster provides a brief overview of the ...Read more
An Examination of the Quality of State Data on Part C and Part B Preschool Child OutcomesConference: Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI) Date: February 2016 Presenters: Christina Kasprzak, Lauren Barton, Cornelia Taylor, & Katrina Martin This poster presents the three approaches that ECTA ...Read more
A Review of State Systemic Improvement Plans to Improve Outcomes for Children and Families Participating in Early InterventionConference: Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI) Date: February 2016 Presenters: Taletha Derrington, Anne Lucas, Jessica Hardy, & Grace Kelley This poster presents information about the first four ...Read more
Meaningful Data for Research and Practice: State Roles in Supporting Local Early Childhood Data UseConference: Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI) Date: February 2016 Presenters: Tony Ruggiero, Colleen Murphy, Lauren Barton, & Missy Coffey Cochenour This poster summarizes qualitative information about how ...Read more
Early Intervention and Home Visiting State Systems: Partners in the MakingConference: Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI) Date: February 2016 Presenters: Abby Winer Schachner, Lauren Barton, Traci Shizu Kutaka, & Grace Kelley This poster provides an overview ...Read more
Other Conferences
Improving Programs through Data-Driven Decisions: The Journey From Critical Questions to Data VisualizationConference: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Date: June 2016 Presenter: Colleen Murphy This session provides states with a roadmap for identifying, organizing, and visually displaying the ...Read more
How to Involve Families in the Child Outcome Summary ProcessConference: Infant and Early Childhood Conference (IECC) Date: May 2016 Presenters: Debi Donelan prepared with Katrina Martin This 2016 Infant and Early Childhood Conference (IECC) presentation explores ways to authentically ...Read more
Data-based Practitioners: How to Use Data for Decision MakingData-based Practitioners: How to Use Data for Decision MakingRead more
- Improving Programs through Data-Driven Decisions: The Journey From Critical Questions to Data VisualizationConference: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Date: June 2016 Presenter: Colleen Murphy This session provides states with a roadmap for identifying, organizing, and visually displaying the ...Read more
2015
Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Conference
- Collaboration through State Systemic Improvement Planning: Working together to improve outcomes for young children with disabilitiesConference: Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Date: October 2015 Presenters: Grace Kelley, Kathi Gillaspy, Brenda Sharpe This presentation provides an overview of States collaboration across broader early childhood system to ...Read more
Why Should EI/ECSE Participate in Early Childhood Integrated Data Systems?Conference: Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Date: October 2015 Presenters: Amy Nicholas, Missy Cochenour This presentation provides participants with information about why states are building early Childhood Integrated Data Systems ...Read more
Using Child Outcomes Data to Drive Program ImprovementConference: Division for Early Childhood Date: October 2015 Presenters: Christina Kasprzak & Kathleen Hebbeler This presentation provides current and trend data on child outcomes for the United States and discusses ...Read more
IDEA and FERPA Privacy Provisions: Understanding the BasicsConference: Division for Early Childhood Date: October 2015 Presenters: Ross Lemke & Sharon Walsh This 2015 DEC conference presentation informs viewers of the privacy provisions under IDEA Part C, IDEA ...Read more- Resources to Support Effective Services and Practices for Young Children, Families, and States: The Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (DaSy)Conference: Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Date: October 2015 Presenter: Kathleen Hebbeler This poster gives a brief overview of the Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (DaSy) including our ...Read more
State of the States Related to Systemic ImprovementConference: Division for Early Childhood Date: October 2015 Presenters: Kristin Reedy, Christina Kasprzak, & Cornelia Taylor This presentation provides a national snapshot of state SSIPs and discusses what needs to ...Read more
OSEP Leadership
Effectively Engaging Stakeholders in Data UseConference: OSEP Leadership Date: July 2015 Presenters: Kathi Gillaspy and staff from several states This presentation featured staff from Colorado and Tennessee sharing information, ideas, and resources for effectively engaging ...Read more
Collecting High-Quality Child Outcome Data for Program ImprovementConference: OSEP Leadership Date: July 2015 Presenters: Abby Winer, Cornelia Taylor, Kathi Gillaspy, and state staff This presentation shares the current child outcomes data and trends over time, provides a ...Read more
OSEP Data Technical Assistance Centers: Collaborating to Assist State AgenciesConference: OSEP Leadership Date: July 2015 Presenters: Donna Spiker and partner centers This presentation shares information on OSEP-funded TA centers that assist state agencies in building capacity to meet IDEA ...Read more
619 Data Needs and Responsive Data GovernanceConference: OSEP Leadership Date: July 2015 Presenters: Moderated and facilitated by Nancy Reder (NASDSE), Denise Mauzy (DaSy), & Sharon Walsh (DaSy) This presentation discusses the new and challenging issues for data ...Read more
DaSy Data System Framework for Developing and Enhancing a High-Quality State Data SystemConference: OSEP Leadership Date: July 2015 Presenters: Kathleen Hebbeler (DaSy), Bruce Bull (DaSy), & Karie Taylor (AZ Part C Coordinator) This presentation demonstrates the DaSy Data System Framework and Self-Assessment, ...Read more
Part C and 619 Involvement With Integrated Early Childhood DataConference: OSEP Leadership Date: July 2015 Presenters: Moderated by Missy Cochenour This presentation addresses the value and benefits of linked/integrated data for Part C and 619. State presenters share how the critical ...Read more
Kindergarten Entry Assessment (KEA): Getting it Right for All ChildrenConference: OSEP Leadership Date: July 2015 Presenters: Kathleen Hebbeler This presentation gives a brief background on Kindergarten Entry Assessments (KEA) by discussing its history and current trends. Issues around making ...Read more
Emerging Issues in Using Preschool and Kindergarten Assessment to Improve LearningConference: OSEP Leadership Date: July 2015 Presenters: Kathleen Hebbeler, Dee Gethman, & Sophia Hubbellat This presentation addresses the implications of aligning Kindergarten Entry Assesssments (KEAs) with early childhood standards for ...Read more
Good Data: A Key Ingredient for Program ImprovementConference: OSEP Leadership Date: July 2015 Presenters: Kathleen Hebbeler This presentation discusses how having and using data is an essential part of program improvement. It covers key areas where data ...Read more
IDC Institutes on High-Quality Data & the SSIP
Benefits of Using Integrated Data Systems to Support the SSIPConference: IDC Interactive Institutes on High-Quality Data & the SSIP Date: Spring 2015 Presenters: Missy Cochenour, Tony Ruggiero, Jeff Sellers, & Bill Huennekens This presentation covers the value of IDEA data managers and ...Read more
Tools for SSIP Evaluation: System Framework and Benchmarks of QualityConference: IDC Interactive Institutes on High-Quality Data & the SSIP Date: Spring 2015 Presenters: Christina Kasprzak, Megan Vinh, Anne Lucas, Jill Lammert, & Sharon Walsh This presentation provides practical suggestions and guidance to ...Read more
Expectations for Change in Outcome DataConference: IDC Interactive Institutes on High-Quality Data & the SSIP Date: Spring 2015 Presenters: Christina Kasprzak, Debra Tucker, Betsy Ayankoya, Kathi Gillaspy, & Diana Autin This presentation provides considerations for what states can ...Read more
Using Implementation Science in Phases II and IIIConference: IDC Interactive Institutes on High-Quality Data & the SSIP Date: Spring 2015 Presenters: Betsy Ayankoya, Grace Kelley, & Dona Meinders This workshop explored how to operationalize the core components of implementation science ...Read more
Exploring Early Childhood Funding Streams & Resources to Build Infrastructure & ImplementationConference: IDC Interactive Institutes on High-Quality Data & the SSIP Date: Spring 2015 Presenters: Katy McCullough & Grace Kelley This gallery session engages states to build on their existing infrastructure analysis by briefly ...Read more
Recommended Practices: Early Childhood Recommended PracticesConference: IDC Interactive Institutes on High-Quality Data & the SSIP Date: Spring 2015 Presenters: Kathleen Hebbeler, Lynne Kahn, & Betsy Ayankoya This gallery session presents information about the Recommended Practices recently updated by ...Read more
It Starts at Preschool: Aligning 619 Activities with the Part B SiMRConference: IDC Interactive Institutes on High-Quality Data & the SSIP Date: Spring 2015 Presenters: Megan Vinh, Paula Koehler, Matthew Klare, Valerie Mazzotti, June Gothberg, Debbie Cate, Betsy Ayankoya, & Loujeania Bost This session ...Read more
Action Planning for ImplementationConference: IDC Interactive Institutes on High-Quality Data & the SSIP Date: Spring 2015 Presenters: Laura Snyder, Dona Meinders, Anne Lucas, & Grace Kelley This workshop is an opportunity to use and discuss several ...Read more
Evaluating Systemic Improvement for the SSIPConference: IDC Interactive Institutes on High-Quality Data & the SSIP Date: Spring 2015 Presenters: Christina Kasprzak, Megan Vinh, Anne Lucas, Betsy Ayankoya, & Kathi Gillaspy This session shares how states can measure changes ...Read more
Benefits of Using Integrated Data Systems to Support the SSIPConference: IDC Interactive Institutes on High-Quality Data & the SSIP Date: Spring 2015 Presenters: Tony Ruggiero, Missy Cochenour, Jeff Sellers, & Bill Huennekens This topical burst covers the value of IDEA data managers ...Read more
Considerations for Making Changes to SIMR Baseline and TargetsConference: IDC Interactive Institutes on High-Quality Data & the SSIP Date: Spring 2015 Presenters: Tony Ruggiero, Holly Cavender, Carolee Eslinger, & Ross Lemke This presentation examines the reasons a state’s Individuals with Disabilities ...Read more
Maximize the Return on Your Data Investment: Planning & DocumentationConference: IDC Interactive Institutes on High-Quality Data & the SSIP Date: Spring 2015 Presenters: Taletha Derrington, Abby Winer, Susan Campbell, Barbara Mazza, Michele Rush, Cindy Hankey & Verna Thompson This presentation highlights how ...Read more
Understanding and Effectively Engaging Stakeholders in Data UseConference: IDC Interactive Institutes on High-Quality Data & the SSIP Date: Spring 2015 Presenters: Robin Nelson, Amy Nicholas, Missy Cochenour, & Betsy Ayankoya This workshop highlights how the DaSy Framework can help you ...Read more
The Data Are in the Details: Translating Evaluation Questions Into Detailed Analytical QuestionsConference: IDC Interactive Institutes on High-Quality Data & the SSIP Date: Spring 2015 Presenters: Taletha Derrington, Kathy Hebbeler, Abby Winer, & Megan Vinh This presentation focuses on breaking down and/or rephrasing evaluation questions, ...Read more
Sharing Data With Locals: Data Quality and Data Use From the GroundConference: IDC Interactive Institutes on High-Quality Data & the SSIP Date: Spring 2015 Presenters: Tony Ruggiero, Chris Thacker, Lynne Kahn, Abby Winer, & Missy Cochenour This topical burst provides guidance and tips for ...Read more
Activities That Support Improvement in a Part C SIMRConference: IDC Interactive Institutes on High-Quality Data & the SSIP Date: Spring 2015 Presenters: Siobhan Colgan, Sharon Ringwalt, & Sharon Walsh This session provides an opportunity to plan for and discuss activities to ...Read more
Collecting and Using Data on Improvement StrategiesConference: IDC Interactive Institutes on High-Quality Data & the SSIP Date: Spring 2015 Presenters: Kathi Gillaspy, Lynne Kahn, Anne Louise Thompson, Abby Winer, & Jana Rosborough This gallery focuses on potential ways to ...Read more
Child Outcomes and Data QualityConference: IDC Interactive Institutes on High-Quality Data & the SSIP Date: Spring 2015 Presenters: Siobhan Colgan, Taletha Derrington, Lynne Kahn, Christina Kasprzak, Kathleen Hebbeler, & Donna Spiker This presentation provides some strategies for ...Read more
Building State Capacity About Key Measurement and Evaluation IssuesConference: IDC Interactive Institutes on High-Quality Data & the SSIP Date: Spring 2015 Presenters: Ellen Schiller, Jose Blackorby, Tony Ruggiero, Susan Davis, & Abby Winer This workshop focused on three IDC SSIP white ...Read more
Exploring Early Childhood Funding Streams and Resources to Build Infrastructure Capacity and Support ImplementationConference: IDC Interactive Institutes on High-Quality Data & the SSIP Date: Spring 2015 Presenters: Grace Kelley & Katy McCullough This presentation offers information about how to leverage federal, state, and local funding streams ...Read more
Tools for SSIP Evaluation: System Framework and Benchmarks of QualityConference: IDC Interactive Institutes on High-Quality Data & the SSIP Date: Spring 2015 Presenters: Christina Kasprzak, Megan Vinh, Anne Lucas, Jill D. Lammert, & Sharon Walsh This presentation provides practical suggestions and guidance ...Read more
Understanding Phase II Evaluation RequirementsConference: IDC Interactive Institutes on High-Quality Data & the SSIP Date: Spring 2015 Presenters: Megan Vinh & Holly Cavender This presentation reviews OSEP’s requirements for the evaluation of the SSIP. Presentation: Understanding Phase II ...Read more
Other Conferences
Does Your Data System Answer Your Critical Questions?Conference: STATS-DC Date: July 2015 Presenters: Abby Winer, Grace Kelley, & Brendan Ibe This session discusses the critical questions a high-quality data system must be able to answer and the ...Read more
Assessing Young Children with DisabilitiesConference: National Meeting on Early Learning Assessment (NOLA) Date: June 2015 Presenter: Kathleen Hebbeler This presentation highlights key items to consider when assessing children with disabilities. It goes over various ...Read more
Exploring the Role of Part C and Section 619 Participation in Designing and Using Linked/Integrated Early Childhood DataConference: DaSy-ECIDS Topical Meeting Date: March 2015 Presenters: Missy Cochenour, Kathi Gillaspy, Grace Kelley, Denise Mauzy, Amy Nicholas, Jeff Sellers, and Sharon Walsh This presentation and associated handouts give states ...Read more
2015 Early Childhood Privacy and Confidentiality WorkshopConference: Early Childhood Privacy and Confidentiality Workshop Date: February 2015 Presenters: Baron Rodriguez, Frank Miller, Joyce Popp, Sharon Walsh, Robin Nelson, & Missy Cochenour This presentation is focused on the ...Read more
Big Data for Little Kids: The Importance and Utility of Early Childhood Integrated Data SystemsConference: Zero to Three National Training Institute Date: December 2015 Presenters: Taletha Derrington & Missy Cochenour This poster empowers viewers to participate in the creation and use of Early Childhood Integrated Data Systems ...Read more
2014
Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Conference
What Practitioners Need to Know about Measuring EI and ECSE OutcomesConference: Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Date: October 2014 Presenters: Kathleen Hebbeler & Lynne Kahn This presentation discusses how OSEP is planning to use national outcomes data for children with ...Read more
Data, Now What? Skills for Analyzing and Interpreting DataConference: Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Date: October 2014 Presenters: Abby Winer, Christina Kasprzak, & Kathleen Hebbeler This presentation had participants engaging in several data analysis activities using child and ...Read more
NCES STATS-DC
ECIDS and DaSy: Frameworks for Building Better Data SystemsConference: NCES STATS-DC Data Conference Date: July 2014 Presenters: Colleen Murphy, Jaci Holmes, Kathleen Hebbeler, & Missy Cochenour This presentation shares an overview of the ECIDS Toolkit and DaSy framework ...Read more
Benefits and Challenges of Integrating Data in Early Childhood: The Case of Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special EducationConference: NCES STATS-DC Data Conference Date: July 2014 Presenters: Linda Goodman, Kathleen Hebbeler, Abby Winer, & Meredith Miceli This presentation discusses how young children with disabilities, who often are served ...Read more
Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI)
- Current Status and Future Priorities: Statewide Data Systems for IDEA Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special EducationConference: Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI) Date: February 2014 Presenters: Donna Spiker, Kathleen Hebbeler, Martha Diefendorf & Taletha Derrington This poster displays selected findings about ...Read more
- Current State Analysis on FERPA and HIPAA Challenges to Accessing Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education DataConference: Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI) Date: February 2014 Presenters: Baron Rodriguez, Donna Spiker & Missy Cochenour This poster presents multiple case studies from across the country ...Read more
Other Conferences
Using Needs Assessments to Identify and Evaluate Technical Assistance: Results of a National Survey about Statewide Data Systems for IDEA Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special EducationConference: American Evaluation Association (AEA) Date: October 2014 Presenters: Missy Cochenour, Donna Spiker, Kathleen Hebbeler, Martha Diefendorf, Taletha Derrington, & Lynne Kahn This presentation describes how DaSy conducted a needs ...Read more
High Quality Child Outcomes Data in Early Childhood: More Important than EverConference: Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Project Directors Meeting Date: July 2014 Presenters: Kathleen Hebbeler, Christina Kasprzak, & Lynne Kahn This presentation discusses how using child outcomes data became ...Read more
Collaboration through Information Sharing: Building Early Childhood Integrated Data SystemsConference: Head Start’s 12th National Research Conference on Early Childhood Date: July 2014 Presenters: Jennifer Tschantz, Missy Cochenour, Donna Spiker, Lynne Kahn, Kathleen Hebbeler, Lauren Barton, & Suzanne Raber These ...Read more
2014 Early Childhood Privacy and Confidentiality WorkshopConference: Early Childhood Privacy and Confidentiality Workshop Date: April 2014 Presenters: Baron Rodriguez, Michael Hawes, Frank Miller, Sharon Walsh, Ann Agnew, & Missy Cochenour This workshop focused on the implications ...Read more
Data Linkages Between Public Health and Education Programs for Young Children with Special NeedsConference: American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting Date: November 2014 Presenter: Taletha Derrington This poster compares states in terms of cross-system linkages between early childhood intervention and special education ...Read more- Data Linkages Between Health, Education, and Social Service Programs: Making the Connection for Young Children with Special NeedsConference: CityMatCH Leadership and MCH Epidemiology Conference Date: September 2014 Presenters: Taletha Derrington, Donna Spiker, Kathleen Hebbeler, & Martha Diefendorf This 2014 poster shares the results of the DaSy State ...Read more
2013
OSEP Leadership
Data Sharing: Federal TA Efforts, What We Know & What We Need to KnowConference: OSEP Leadership Date: July 2013 Presenters: Sharon Walsh, Jennifer Tschantz, Evelyn Shaw, & Baron Rodriguez This presentation provides an overview of Federal TA investments funded to assist in privacy ...Read more
CEDS: Common Data Elements and Definitions for Part C and 619 ProgramsConference:OSEP Leadership Date: July 2013 Presenters: Missy Cochenour, Suzanne Raber, Meredith Miceli, & Lisa Backer This presentation provides an opportunity for participants to discuss the benefits and challenges of developing data ...Read more
Other Conferences
Introducing the DaSy CenterConference: FPG Seminar Series Date: November 2013 Presenters: Kellen Reid & Martha Diefendorf This presentation is an overview of the DaSy Center and its goals and activities including the ...Read more
What is the problem? Broad Data and Infrastructure AnalysisConference: WRRC Regional Leadership Forum Date: October 2013 Presenters: Kathleen Hebbeler, Christina Kasprzak & Cornelia Taylor This presentation provides opportunities for Part C and 619 Coordinators and key leadership staff ...Read more- Improving Outcomes Through Knowledge: The Power of Early Childhood State DatabasesConference: Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Date: October 2013 Presenters: Martha Diefendorf, Taletha Derrington, Kathleen Hebbeler, Donna Spiker, & Lynne Kahn This presentation summarizes where states are in building such ...Read more
Data Partnerships to Ensure that Professionals Who Work with Children with Special Needs are RepresentedConference: National Registry Alliance Meeting Date: October 2013 Presenters: Denise Mauzy & Missy Cochenour This 2013 presentation discusses the importance of including IDEA programs and services in states’ registries and ...Read more
Introducing the DaSy CenterConference: Multiple Dates: Multiple dates in 2013 Presenters: Kathleen Hebbeler & Donna Spiker This introductory presentation outlines the purpose and activities of the DaSy Center and has been given to ...Read more
Privacy and Security in Early Childhood Data UseConference: Early Childhood Data Privacy Meeting Date: August 2013 Presenters: Robin Nelson, Missy Cochenhour, & Baron Rodriguez This presentation discusses key privacy issues in using data in early childhood, how ...Read more
National Perspective on Coordinated Early Childhood Statewide Data Systems – Lessons LearnedConference: NCES STATS-DC Date: July 2013 Presenters: Kathleen Hebbeler, Carlise King, & Missy Cochenour This presentation provides an overview of where states are in creating early childhood data systems and ...Read more
Preparing the Next Generation of Professionals to Use Child Outcomes Data to Improve Early Intervention and Preschool Special EducationConference: OSEP Project Directors Date: July 2013 Presenters: Kathleen Hebbeler & Lynne Kahn This presentation provides background information on the federal collection of child outcomes data and the state approaches ...Read more
Formative Assessment: So What Happens Next?Conference: NAECS-SDE Annual Meeting Date: June 2013 Presenter: Kathleen Hebbeler This presentation discusses formative assessment validity and using the results of formative assessments within the Findings – Meaning – Action ...Read more
Sharing is Good for KidsConference: NERRC Meeting of the Part C Coordinators Date: April 2013 Presenter: Presented by Kathleen Hebbeler This presentation makes the case for why sharing, in terms of collecting, connecting, and ...Read more
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