Inequities can exist throughout early intervention and early childhood special education service delivery process, from pre-referral though transition, and will remain invisible unless identified and addressed by committed leaders. This session will provide an introduction to what it means to use data to lead for equity through the use of critical questions that program leaders should ask to gain greater understanding of inequities. By becoming aware of how equity needs to be addressed in every step of the data use process, from data collection design through interpretation and reporting.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Understand and embrace their roles as leaders in asking questions about equity and using data to answer those questions.
• Understand the multiple “equity touchpoints” in the delivery of early intervention and preschool special education services.
• Gain awareness of the importance of addressing equity at each step across the data collection, analysis, reporting, and use cycle.
• Acquire introductory knowledge of how to address equity at each step across the data collection, analysis, reporting, and use cycle.

This webinar is by invitation and is intended for State Part C and Part B 619 Coordinators. Coordinators can invite other program leaders who may benefit from this session.

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