The SSIP Phase III Process Guide, developed by ECTA Center in collaboration with DaSy Center, IDEA Data Center, and the National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI), provides key considerations and resources to support states in implementing the SSIP and evaluating implementation progress and outcomes.
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SSIP Phase III Process Guide
This 2016 guide includes key considerations and resources to support states in implementing the SSIP and evaluating implementation progress and outcomes. Particularly useful are the Key Terms section, the lists of resources in each section, and the section compiling all of the guide’s Tools and Resources for Phase III. Published by: ECTA Center, DaSy Center, […]
Now available: COS Module Session 7
In Session 7: Documenting the Child Outcomes Summary Rating, we describe the evidence needed to document quality COS rating decisions and why documentation is important to the COS process. If you’ve already registered for our Child Outcomes Summary Process module, Session 7 will now appear in your menu. If not, you can register for the […]
How Data Empowers Parents
This 2016 resource from the Data Quality Campaign offers both an infographic and a short video with examples of ways that access to data that can help parents participate effectively in their child’s education. Examples of data sharing both from the school to the family and from the family to the school are included. Data […]
Presentations and handouts from #ECIDEA16
This year’s Improving Data, Improving Outcomes conference was packed with interesting and informative sessions. There’s no way you could have attended all that you wanted! Remember, the conference website has the agenda. You can navigate through the days to find sessions that sparked your interest and access the related materials on the ECIDEA16 Conference Website
Preschool Pay For Success Feasibility Pilot Technical Assistance for Eligible Applicants
This final webinar for grant applicants will take place Tuesday, September 20 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm EDT and will provide technical assistance to eligible applicants for the newly-announced Preschool Pay for Success feasibility pilots. The Notice Inviting Applications for the pilot is available in the Federal Register. The deadline for submitting an intent to […]
New data in our State of the States maps
Our maps showing national status of Data Systems for Part C and Part B 619 offer a quick glance at 10 different facets of state early childhood data systems, plus detailed information for each state. This past year, we worked with state staff to update the maps to reflect current information. See what your state’s […]
COS Process module on GRADS360
OSEP’s GRADS360 website is your source for trusted resources to support efforts to improve performance on State Performance Plans. Our Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Process Module: Collecting & Using Data to Improve Programs has now been added to GRADS360’s Featured Resources! Now you can connect to online learning about the COS process and practices that […]
Student Privacy 101: FERPA for Parents and Students
This 2013 short video highlights the key points of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for parents and students. Student Privacy 101 (Video)
What is an Early Childhood Integrated Data System?
This 2016 short video from the SLDS Grant Program describes early childhood integrated data systems (ECIDSs) that collect, integrates, maintain, store, and report information from multiple early childhood programs within a state. What is an Early Childhood Integrated Data System? (Video)