Participants on the August 28, 2019 Data Sharing Arrangement Webinar requested a follow-up discussion on challenges and strategies in establishing data sharing arrangements between EHDI and Part C. Come share your questions and ideas. Register here
Author Archives: Laura Zimmermann
New Blog Post: Five Considerations for Potential Data Linking Partners
The second blog post in our data linking 2-part series is out! Learn about data linking opportunities for Part C and/or Part B 619 and explore five considerations potential partners should discuss before entering into a data linking partnership. Gain access to resources if partners agree to formalize a data linking partnership or continue exploration. […]
Five Considerations for Potential Data Linking Partners
Authors: Denise Mauzy & Bruce Bull, DaSy Part C and Part B 619 program personnel have many opportunities to link data with partner programs (e.g., early hearing detection and intervention, quality rating and improvement system). Data linking partnerships can yield significant benefits, such as administrative efficiencies and access to additional data to answer policy questions […]
New Blog Post: Why Link Data?
The first blog post in our data linking 2-part series is out! Given the extra time and effort it takes, find out why some programs pursue data linking. Review the benefits two agencies in Alaska experienced as a result of linking their child welfare data with their Part C data. Read the blog post here
Why Link Data?
Authors: Denise Mauzy & Bruce Bull, DaSy There is no requirement for Part C or Part B 619 programs to link data with other programs, but some states do. Given the extra time and effort it takes, why do some programs pursue data linking? The ultimate goal of data linking is to better support children […]
Using IDEA Part C and 619 Data in the PDG 0-5 State Systems Needs Assessment Webinar
States awarded Preschool Development Grants B-5 (PDG B-5) are actively engaged in assessing the current needs for children and their families identified as vulnerable. States are taking a comprehensive approach to exploring needs and are tasked with bringing together key partners to strengthen the diversity of input and contributions to the process. The identification and […]
Linking EHDI and Part C Data Webinar
This interactive webinar highlights stories from Part C Coordinators who have or are developing collaborative data sharing agreements that allow them to share Part C data with their Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program (EHDI). This webinar also allows participants to express their challenges and/or issues and as a group and brainstorm ways to overcome […]
Taking a Critical Look at Your Child Find Efforts
Authors: Margaret Gillis, Kathryn Morrison, & Haidee Bernstein, DaSy In reviewing the data on the percentage of children birth to 3 years old that my state’s Part C program serves, I noticed that we serve a much lower percentage of children as compared with the national average. I want to understand why my state’s percentage […]
New Blog Post: Taking a Critical Look at Your Child Find Efforts
Explore guidance and resources for examining your child find efforts and identifying potential areas for improvement in our new blog post. Read the blog post here
New Blog Post- Do It BEFORE You Need It: Develop a Written State Data System Changes Policy
The third blog post in our data governance 3-part series is out! Consider two scenarios and then review how a written data system change policy can support effective responses to them. Access resources to support your data governance efforts including policy considerations and templates for developing data system change polices. Read the blog post here