Author Archives: Kate Borelli

2021 State of the States Brief: The COVID-19 Pandemic as Captured by Part C and Part B 619 Data Systems

The COVID-19 pandemic presented unique challenges for states’ Part C and Part B 619 data collection and reporting. The spring 2021 State of the States survey provides a snapshot of the types of data states and territories were able to collect during the early stage of the pandemic (between late 2020 and early 2021) and how they collected the data. Lessons learned from the pandemic can help states improve data collection around telehealth services and prepare for future data disruptions, such as natural disasters.

Application for Technical Assistance (TA) on Integrating Child Outcomes Measurement and IEP Processes

The ECTA Center in collaboration with the DaSy Center is inviting Part B, Section 619 Coordinators to apply to participate in a cohort focused on integrating child outcomes measurement and IEP processes.

Part C Data Tips – Start of A New Reporting Year

The Part C Data Managers Learning Community recommends these top Part C Annual Data tasks to tackle now as “SPP/APR Season” is quickly approaching.

Navigating IDEA and FERPA To Protect Privacy in Today’s Early Childhood World

September 22, 2023. This webinar will discuss the protection of personally identifiable information (PII) and data sharing from the standpoint of IDEA and Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requirements. Topics important to privacy such as – confidentiality, participating agencies, data sharing, access, records, parental consent, increased use of technology in communication and telehealth options will be addressed.

Data Sharing Agreement Checklist: Early Hearing Detection, and Intervention Program (EHDI) and Part C

This checklist has been developed by the EHDI Outcomes Committee as a resource for state Part C and EHDI staff to use as they develop Data Sharing Agreements, consistent with the federal requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Exploring Notification: How Data Are Communicated to Initiate Transition

August 3, 2023. This webinar highlighted examples of data sharing, linking, and integration for transition notification, the initial step of the transition process. The presenters shared key resources, state examples, and strategies for communicating data between EI and ECSE programs.

Timelines for Obligating and Liquidating FFY 2021 Part C ARP and IDEA Funds

On May 17, 2023 OSEP released a memo regarding the obligation of and timelines for liquidating FFY 2021 funds. The OSEP memo addressed questions OSEP had received about FFY 2021 IDEA funds including American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds. (If you missed this memo, it is attached below.) DaSy encourages Part C coordinators to read the memo carefully and share the memo with pertinent staff within your agency, particularly those involved with the fiscal management of the Part C program.

Timely, Purposeful Expenditure of IDEA Funds Webinar

Join CIFR, NCSI, ECTA, and DaSy for this cross-center webinar to deepen your understanding of obligation and liquidation requirements and timelines, the grant funding cycle, and oversight responsibilities.

Part C Data Leadership Convening 2023

The Part C Data Leadership Convening is designed for Part C Data Managers and other state staff who play an important role in data leadership. This in-person event is intended to help Part C Data Managers assess personal and team level Data Leadership Competencies and strengthen those essential to achieving levels of program quality articulated in the DaSy System Framework.

Using Data Processes and Systems Thinking to Drive Impactful, Sustainable Systems Improvement Cohort

DaSy, ECTA, and the Waters Center For Systems Thinking are offering an opportunity for 3-5 states to participate in the Data and Systems Thinking cohort. Focusing on improving states’ ability to collect, report, analyze and use data to support state systems change efforts and will build on previous state systems change work (such as the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)).

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