The first in a 3-part series, this March 29 webinar addressed the meaning of family engagement. Presenters from the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and the National Center on Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (NCPFCE) shared results of a synthesis of key policies, frameworks, and the DEC Recommended Practices on family engagement, including related […]
Our Data Sharing Agreement Checklist summarizes the requirements for the written agreements under the audit or evaluation exception that is specified in FERPA and that also applies to the IDEA for Part C early intervention and Part B 619 preschool special education. This 2014 document is an adaptation of the Privacy Technical Assistance Center’s 2012 […]
The cross-center Recommended Resources for Evaluating Program Improvement Efforts (including the SSIP) collection has now been revised to reflect the changing needs of states in Phase III of the SSIP. The resource collection includes new exercises and examples that may be used to support data-based decision-making by state leaders and stakeholders during Phase III. This […]
Released in February 2017 by the Regional Educational Laboratory Program (REL), this IES four-part report series summarizes what is currently known about Social Emotional Learning (SEL) for students ages 3-8 and identifies effective SEL program characteristics. In the reports, you can find information about federal, state and district policies that support the implementation of SEL […]
Wondering if the data you collect is covered by HIPAA? We can help! Our Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Frequently Asked Questions document provides an orientation to HIPAA for Part C and Part B 619 agencies and answers common questions that arise in early childhood programs. The FAQ contains an introduction and distinct […]
This December 2016 webinar addressed the national FFY 2014-2015 Part C Indicator 4 family data. TA staff presented trends in the data as well as overviews of states’ survey methodology, including survey type, distribution and return methods, and scoring. This webinar also discussed the family outcomes data quality profiles, which provide an individualized analysis of […]
On January 19, 2017, The U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services released a joint statement providing recommendations to states, territories, and tribal entities on how to identify and enhance opportunities for collaboration and coordination between MIECHV and IDEA Part C Programs. The statement includes an overview of both programs, current opportunities for […]
Guidance from the Department of Education on inclusive early childhood programs includes key statutory and regulatory requirements, preschool placement options, and guidance about use of IDEA Part B funds. For data data collection purposes, the OSEP guidance also includes the Department’s definition of a Regular Early Childhood Program (see pages 5-6).
The eighth and final session of our popular Child Outcomes Summary process module, The Exit COS Rating, outlines what the team should do for the COS rating at program exit. In this session, you will gain an understanding of how to select COS ratings at exit, the types of progress a child can make in […]
On January 9, 2017, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) released an updated FAQ for the SSIP phase III submission and resources to support phase III work. The updated document is posted on GRADS 360.
