Author Archives: Elaine Mulligan

Creating a Culture of Data Use at the Local Level: Resources to Get Started

Identify the questions the data teams wants to answer with data. Select from the Critical Questions for Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education. Select or clarify your process for data-informed decision making. Explore these state examples: Massachusetts Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education District Data Team Toolkit Stimulate discussion inspiration. Draw from the Perspectives from the […]

Revamped IDEA website!

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The U.S. Department of Education recently launched its revamped IDEA website. The new site design drew on user input and includes improved site navigation and design, expanded search options, resources for specific audiences, and expanded content organized into topics. Check out the new IDEA website.

Linking Early Childhood Data collection featured on Early Learning website

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The U.S. Department of Education’s Early Learning initiative page now features our special collection of resources related to linking data across programs. The collection includes resources from the DaSy Center, Center for the Integration of IDEA Data (CIID), Common Education Data Standards (CEDS), Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), U.S. Department of Education, and more. Read […]

Linking Early Childhood Data

Remember to include: Leadership, Data Staff, Program Staff, Information Technology Staff

This infographic from DaSy’s 2017 Focus on Linking Part C and Part B 619 Data week offers an illustration of some important steps for states to consider when linking data between Early Intervention (EI) and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE). It can be a useful tool to share when approaching conversations with data partners about […]

Where are the Data?

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This infographic from DaSy’s 2017 Focus on Linking Part C and Part B 619 Data week offers illustrations of four different scenarios for housing Early Intervention (EI) and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) data in a state. It can be a useful tool to share when approaching conversations with data partners about linking.