This 2012 brief report summarizes four essential elements of high performing, high quality Part C systems. Reliable and current data for decision making is the first essential element. Published by […]
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Data Security and Management Training: Best Practice Considerations
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, […]
OSEP Policy Letter to Edmunds on procedural safeguards
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 […]
FERPA 101
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 […]
Identity Authentication Best Practices
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 […]
Cloud Computing
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 […]
Data Security Threats: Education Systems in the Crosshairs
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 […]
Understanding Early Intervention Data Systems
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 […]
2012 ITCA Tipping Points Survey: Part C Implementation State Challenges and Responses
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) […]
Measuring Quality of ECE Programs for Children with Disabilities (from Quality Measurement in Early Childhood Settings)
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: […]