On Tuesday, January 10 from 3:00-4:00 pm EST, the State Longitudinal Data Systems Program will host webinar on the recently released report, The Integration of Early Childhood Data: State Profiles and a Report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Education. Representatives from ED and HHS will discuss […]
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The Story of Data: An Early Childhood Tale
This short IDEA Data Center (IDC) video is an engaging animated story that shows how data inform early intervention decisions for a baby with disabilities. The Story of Data: An Early Childhood Tale also illustrates how secure data are combined at the local, state, and national levels to help leaders make informed decisions that support […]
The Importance of High-Quality IDEA Data
The Importance of High-Quality IDEA Data features state early intervention and special education professionals and OSEP staff describing how high-quality IDEA data help ensure that children with disabilities receive the early intervention and special education services to which they are entitled. This video from IDEA Data Center (IDC) also provides a brief introduction to the […]
The Story of Data: An Early Childhood Tale
This 2-1/2 minute video from the IDEA Data Center (IDC) is an engaging animated story that shows how data inform early intervention decisions for a baby with disabilities. The Story of Data: An Early Childhood Tale also illustrates how secure data are combined at the local, state, and national levels to help leaders make informed […]
Best Practices in Family and Community Engagement video series
This video series is designed to support program efforts toward systemic and integrated engagement. Rooted in the Office of Head Start (OHS) Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE) Framework, the videos highlight examples of innovative approaches to engagement that foster strong relationships with families and lead to positive outcomes for children and families. Both the […]
IDC White Paper: Examining Part C Exiting Data Variation
This resource from the IDEA Data Center (IDC) explores variation among Part C Exiting categories as reported by the 50 states and Washington, D.C., using 2012-13 exiting data. Examination of the Part C Exiting data show that 8 of the 10 categories had relatively wide variation among states. The paper investigates state characteristics that may […]
Hover glossary definitions feature
We know you’re busy, so we’ve revamped our DaSy Data System Glossary to be easier to use. In addition to the alphabetical list, terms are also linked throughout the DaSy website, with “pop-out” definition text for easy reference. Each glossary item includes a definition, the source of the definition, and a link to the relevant […]
8 Preschool Pay For Success Pilots Funded
On December 22, 2016, the U.S. Department of Education announced $3 million in Pay for Success grants for preschool programs. These grants will allow states, school districts, and other local government agencies to explore whether Pay for Success is a viable financing mechanism for expanding and improving preschool in their communities. The 8 winners were […]
Data System Enhancement
Definition: A noteworthy improvement to a data system as part of a new version of it. The term is also sometimes used to distinguish an improvement (enhancement) of some existing data system from a totally new data system. DaSy Framework Component: System Design and Development
Data System
Definitions: 1. (as used in the DaSy framework) The hardware, software, and other applications that enable Part C and Section 619 programs to collect data about children, families, workforce, and/or program characteristics (e.g., program quality), as well as the analysis, reporting, and data use practices associated with those data. 2. (general use) An electronic system […]