The Call for Proposals for the 2015 OSEP Leadership Conference has been extended! Submit your proposal for a one-hour breakout session or poster session by Thursday, May 7 at 5:00 p.m. ET. The OSEP Leadership Conference will be July 27-29 at the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, DC.
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IDC Interactive Institute in Albuquerque, NM
This week is the first of three IDC Interactive Institutes on High-Quality Data & the SSIP. These collaborative two-day Institutes will build capacity of states to obtain and use high-quality data to plan, implement, and evaluate their SSIP. Hosted by the IDEA Data Center in collaboration with DaSy Center, ECTA Center, NCSI, and NTACT, the […]
What does “DaSy” stand for?
DaSy is short for data systems—specifically, the Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems. IDEA is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. There are two early childhood programs in IDEA: early intervention (Part C of IDEA), which is for children ages birth through 2 with delays and disabilities and their families, and preschool special education […]
What is the main purpose of DaSy?
The main purpose of DaSy is to provide state Part C and Part B preschool programs with technical assistance in developing and enhancing integrated early childhood data systems to improve state capacity to collect, analyze, and report high-quality IDEA data. Back to FAQ page
Why is it important for states to develop and enhance integrated early childhood data systems?
Data systems are tools to improve programs and, ultimately, outcomes for children and families. Young children with disabilities are served in early intervention and preschool special education programs, but they also may be served in other early childhood programs in their communities such as Early Head Start, Head Start, child care, and state prekindergarten. Having […]
Who funds DaSy?
The DaSy Center is funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). Back to FAQ page
How long is DaSy being funded?
DaSy was originally funded for five years, from December 1, 2012, through November 30, 2017. They received an extension for a Year 6 and are funded through November 30, 2018. On September 30, 2019, DaSy was awarded a new five-year cooperative agreement. Back to FAQ page
Who are the DaSy staff members?
The DaSy staff is composed of people from several organizations with expertise in early childhood and data system topics. If you are looking for someone in particular, please check the Our People page. DaSy staff members are from the following organizations: SRI International Frank Porter Graham (FPG) Child Development Institute at the University of North […]
How can I contact DaSy Center staff?
For general questions, please contact DaSy online or call 650-859-2390. Mailing Address: The DaSy Center 333 Ravenswood Avenue, BS140 SRI International Menlo Park, CA 94025 For individual DaSy staff members, please use the Our People page. Back to FAQ page
How can I keep informed about DaSy’s work?
You can see the latest news from DaSy on the home page of this website. You can also obtain updates by following @DaSyCenter on Twitter. DaSy staff members also make presentations at national meetings and conferences, and these are announced on the center website. Back to FAQ page