National estimates were determined by weighting and combining data from states that met criteria for high-quality data. Weighting allows states that serve larger numbers of children to exert more influence on the national estimates.
Author Archives: Keith Heumiller
IDEA Child Outcomes Data Highlights for 2024–2025 (FFY 2024)
This provides an analysis of the FFY 2024 IDEA Child Outcomes highlights. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funds programs providing services designed to assist children with a range of delays and disabilities in achieving individualized developmental and functional goals. There are two types of programs. Part C Early Intervention is for children ages birth–2, and Part B Preschool is for children ages 3–5.
SPP/APR Prep Made Easier: Resources for FFY 2025
November 6, 2026 at 2 pm ET / 11 am PT. Presenters will explore available resources and highlight key tools that can support states throughout the SPP/APR preparation and submission process.
Part C SPP/APR Indicator C12 Office Hour Series
Nov 12 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT. Are you interested in learning more about the requirements for reporting C12? Join our office hours to learn and share!
Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Rating Fidelity Tool
The Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Rating Fidelity Tool provides state, regional, or local staff a systematic way to review COS forms and evidence about the child’s functioning to assess the quality, timeliness, and accuracy of the COS ratings.
Episode 4: From Compliance to Data Culture: Wisconsin’s Journey with the Child Outcome Summary Knowledge Check
In this episode of DaSy Talks, hosts Howard Morrison and Jenna Nguyen sit down with Michelle Ogorek and Sandy Miller to explore how Wisconsin is strengthening child outcomes data quality through the Child Outcome Summary Knowledge Check, or COS-KC.
Collaborating with State Data Partners to Improve Results: The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program Outcomes Dashboard
Learn how state leaders of IDEA and MIECHV programs can collaborate to use this data resource to improve program outcomes.
IDEA Early Childhood Data and ECIDS: Current Status, Challenges, and Advice
This infographic highlights the current status of IDEA early childhood data in ECIDS, the challenges states face building such systems, and states’ advice for successful implementation.
Strengthening Family Engagement Through DaSy TA
This blog discusses how the Family Data Leaders initiative supports Parent Centers and family leaders in developing skills to understand and use data for systems improvement.
Strengthening Accountability and General Supervision Systems
This article highlights how TA centered on DMS 2.0 has led to meaningful system improvements, using Indiana and Montana as examples.