This 2015 resource compiles a set of Critical Questions that a quality state data system for early intervention (EI) or early childhood special education (ECSE) should provide data to answer. The answers to these questions serve various functions, including supporting the state agency in effectively administering the program, meeting accountability requirements for EI and ECSE, […]
This 2015 compliation provides fifteen high quality tools that you can use to track family progress toward their goals and efforts of early care and education staff to help families advance toward those goals. Published by: The National Center on Parent, Family, and Community Engagement, Head Start Tracking Progress in Early Care and Education (PDF)
This 2015 brief explores how integrated data systems (IDS) data may be an important and cost-efficient resource for better understanding public service use among low-income Hispanics in the United States. Published by: National Research Center on Hispanic Children & Families Integrated Data Systems: An Emerging Tool to Support Services for Low-Income Hispanic Families with Young […]
Conference: Division for Early Childhood Date: October 2015 Presenters: Christina Kasprzak & Kathleen Hebbeler This presentation provides current and trend data on child outcomes for the United States and discusses the increasing importance of these data for making decisions about the effectiveness of services in each state. Using Child Outcomes Data to Drive Program Improvement
Conference: Division for Early Childhood Date: October 2015 Presenters: Ross Lemke & Sharon Walsh This 2015 DEC conference presentation informs viewers of the privacy provisions under IDEA Part C, IDEA Part B, and FERPA. It covers the basics surrounding the legal requirements surrounding the protection of personally identifiable information of children with disabilities and where […]
Conference: Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Date: October 2015 Presenter: Kathleen Hebbeler This poster gives a brief overview of the Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (DaSy) including our mission, how we are supporting state data system efforts, and how we are involving families in this process. Poster: Resources to Support Effective Services and […]
Conference: Division for Early Childhood Date: October 2015 Presenters: Kristin Reedy, Christina Kasprzak, & Cornelia Taylor This presentation provides a national snapshot of state SSIPs and discusses what needs to happen to improve outcomes for young children with disabilities. One of it’s objectives is to provide an opportunity to inform and encourage the broader involvement […]
This 2015 report summarizes the responses to an annual survey of all Part C coordinators on implementation issues and challenges. Published by: IDEA Infant Toddler Coordinators Association (ITCA) 2015 Infant Toddler Coordinators Association (ITCA) Tipping Points Survey (PDF)
This 2015 webinar shares common challenges and pitfalls in developing data sharing agreements, as well as effective strategies and best practices for developing these agreements. Presented by Baron Rodriguez, Sharon Walsh, Jill Singer, & Nicholas Ortiz in September, 2015 Webinar Presentation Webinar Recording
Conference: OSEP Leadership Date: July 2015 Presenters: Kathleen Hebbeler This presentation gives a brief background on Kindergarten Entry Assessments (KEA) by discussing its history and current trends. Issues around making sure kindergarteners with disabilities can be included in the KEA are also discussed. Presentation: Kindergarten Entry Assessment (KEA): Getting it Right for All Children
