This online interactive resource includes an engaging, easy-to-understand video that explains how individual Child Outcomes Summary (COS) data are converted to the national data reported by the U.S. Department of Education’s […]
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Introduction to Self-Assessment Comparison Tool
This 2018 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 […]
Pay for Success webinar recording available
In case you missed our September 20 webinar, you can access the recording, presentation, and links to tparticipate in a learning community, participate in an interest group to help you […]
Knowing your why: A DaSy perspective on An Unofficial Guide to the Why and How of State Early Childhood Data Systems
We know that you are being asked to join your state’s Early Childhood Integrated Data Systems (ECIDS) conversations or you are trying to work to get to the table for […]
Video: Improving Family Outcomes
This DaSy-ECTA video describes the importance of supporting families, collecting data on family outcomes, and using the data to improve the program. Using the family data collected by the U.S. […]
Supporting Children By Improving Family Outcomes
All programs that serve young children and their families can improve outcomes for children by making a difference for their families. This video describes the importance of supporting families, collecting […]
IDEA Data Center Part B Data System Framework
The IDEA Data Center Part B Data System Framework is an overarching structure designed to support SEA staff responsible for working with and responding to IDEA Part B requirements related […]
Recording available for Local Child Outcomes Measurements Systems webinar
This August 16, 2017 webinar introduced a new resource, the Local Child Outcomes Measurement System (L-COMS). The L-COMS can support local programs, such as Early Intervention programs or school districts, […]
Engaging Families in Early Childhood Data Initiatives
Data-driven decision-making is transforming education and family services, from personalized learning plans for individual children, to school-level program development, to state-wide systemic changes. As our systems move towards data-driven decision-making […]
DaSy extended through November of 2018!
Great news from the Department of Education: They’ve extended our project for another year! The Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (DaSy Center) is now funded through November 30, […]