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 […]
The Story of Data: An Early Childhood Tale
Author Archives: Elaine Mulligan
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Data Security
Definition: Protection of data from unauthorized (accidental or intentional) modification, destruction, or disclosure. Source: Taken from the Committee on National Security Systems DaSy Framework Component: Data Governance and Management
Data Quality
Definition: A multi-dimensional measurement of the adequacy of a particular datum or data sets based on a number of dimensions including, but not limited to accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timeliness. […]
Data Linkage
Definition: The process of joining or connecting records in one data set/system with those in another data set/system. Records can be linked through a common identifier in both data sets […]