In planning a new data system or enhancing an existing system, one important decision for Part C programs is determining what, if any, IFSP data to include in the system. […]
Author Archives: Elaine Mulligan
Leveraging Early Childhood Data for Better Decision Making
A new article from the National Association of State Boards of Education explores state capacity around Early Childhood Integrated Data Systems (ECIDS) and offers examples of successful efforts, as well […]
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The U.S. Department of Education’s Early Learning newsletter provides monthly updates to subscribers on early learning initiatives led by the Department and its partners across agencies and in the field. […]
Introduction to Self-Assessment Comparison Tool
This 5-minute video is designed to help you get starting with using the Excel-based Self-Assessment Comparison Tool to examine changes over time in the implementation of the ECTA and DaSy […]
Register for SSIP Evaluation online workshops
Registration is open for two interactive workshop series, each comprised of three 90-minute online sessions that build on one another. Evaluation of Infrastructure will take place on 1/24, 2/7, and […]
SSIP Evaluation Workshops intro webinar now available
Presentation slides and recording from our December 13 webinar are now available on the DaSy website. Learn about two new online workshop series for Part C and Part B 619 […]
Pay for Success Feasibility Tool kit: Considerations for State and Local Leaders
Released in October 2017, this tool kit provides general information on PFS and discusses important elements to consider during the feasibility phase of a PFS project. The tool kit gives […]
State Child Outcomes Measurement System (S-COMS) Framework and Self-Assessment
This framework developed by ECTA and DaSy identifies 7 key components of a high-quality child outcomes measurement system at the local level. The following resources were developed for local Part […]
How to convert Child Outcomes Summary data to OSEP reporting categories
Converting COS Data to OSEP Progress Categories/Summary Statements includes an engaging, easy-to-understand video that explains how individual Child Outcomes Summary (COS) data are converted to the national data reported by […]
Updated Data Governance Toolkit!
The Toolkit now offers assistance in addressing Data Quality, Data Security & Access, Data System Changes, and Public Reporting. Each includes an Overview, Considerations, and a downloadable Word Template for […]