This 2011 brief (updated in 2015) provides best practices for data security and data management trainings for educational leaders. The brief discusses key training concepts to follow, content, delivery methods, and possible audiences for these trainings. Published by Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Data Security and Management Training: Best Practice Considerations
This 2012 letter from OSEP determines that the term “early intervention records” is the same as “education records” for the purposes of the confidentiality protections under Part C of the IDEA and FERPA and exempt as “Protective Health Information” under the HIPAA Privacy Rule. Published by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) OSEP Policy […]
This 2011 webinar provides a basic overview of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The webinar is intended to inform education officials, teachers and staff at state and local agencies and institutions about the requirements of FERPA. Presented by Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) FERPA 101 Recording and Transcript
This 2012 brief offers best practice recommendations for developing and implementing effective authentication processes to help ensure that only appropriate individuals and entities have access to education records. General suggestions provided in the brief are applicable to all modes of data access, be it in person, over the phone, by mail, or electronically. Published by […]
This 2015 update of a 2012 document is designed to assist educational agencies and institutions that are considering using cloud computing solutions for education data. It contains responses to frequently asked questions about meeting necessary data privacy and data security requirements, including compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, to ensure proper protection […]
This 2012 presentation reviews security threats to education data systems, including common ways in which these systems can be exploited. It also offers suggestions on assessing system vulnerabilities and mitigating the risks. Presented at the 2012 STATS DC Conference Data Security Threats: Education Systems in the Crosshairs/a>
This 2012 two-page family handout was developed by Pennsylvania to explain key points about the PA early intervention data system, including what data is stored there, benefits to families, and family access. Published by Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) Understanding Early Intervention Data Systems
This report presents and discusses the results of a 2012 survey of Part C Coordinators regarding Part C issues and challenges. Published by IDEA Infant & Toddler Coordinators Association (ITCA) 2012 ITCA Tipping Points Survey: Part C Implementation State Challenges and Responses
This 2011 chapter from the book Quality Measurement in Early Childhood Settings addresses the measurement of quality of early care and education (ECE) programs for children with disabilities. Published by: Donna Spiker, Kathleen Hebbeler, & Lauren Barton Measuring Quality of ECE Programs for Children with Disabilities
This 2011 document examines the planning phase of the Early Childhood Data Use Framework through the experiences of Arkansas’s and Washington State’s State Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS) P-20W agencies. Published by: Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SDLS) State Support Team (SST) Planning for Early Childhood Data Use, Part 1
