State EI and ECSE programs are working together to share more data and information with each other and other programs to support effective service delivery. This document offers considerations for entering into a data sharing agreement (DSA), as well as recommended actions for creating and implementing a DSA. It also outlines key differences between a […]
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Data Leadership Competencies Self Assessment
The self-assessment allows individuals and data teams to examine their status on each of the Data Leadership Competencies and develop a plan for building competencies based on the results of the assessment. An individual can use the self-assessment to guide their own professional development as a data leader. The group of individuals who make up […]
2021 State of the States Brief: Data Availability for Part B 619 Programs
State Part B data systems that contain high-quality early childhood special education (ECSE, IDEA Section B 619) content and functionality allow state staff to answer critical questions about their programs and the children and families they serve. The 2021 State of the States Survey data show that most ECSE programs had state data systems that […]
Maximizing the Potential of Data to Improve Child Find Systems
This presentation from the 2024 IDIO conference provides guidance on how Part C and Part B 619 programs can use data and engage key partners in examining how their child find systems are working.
Partnering for Better Early Childhood Data
In this session, presenters shared the value of an ECIDS (early childhood integrated data system) to IDEA programs, whether your state operates one, and when and how to become an active partner. Utah shared its approach and the process for including Part C data.
Data Beyond IDEA: What Our Partners Know that You Should, Too!
This session provided a multitude of resources available, data sources to guide state-level decision-making, reports to inform current or future goals and outcomes, and organizations to support engagement in the broader ecosystem.
Clear, Complete, and Confident: Submitting a Quality APR​
This presentation at the 2024 IDIO conference provided information and resources to help states to build a solid understanding of the SPP/APR indicators and the nuances of each calculation. Resources highlighed included the “SPP/APR Basics” online training modules, the Checklists and Tips, and the new Data Calculation documents.
Automated Sharing of Transition Data: Next Steps for States
This IDIO Workshop on Data Linking and Integration highlighted tools and strategies to improve DLI for Part C to B transition. Participants collaborated to identify challenges and solutions with their program’s processes.
Cultivating Competencies Growing the Community of Part C Data Managers
The DaSy work highlighted in this session by current State Part C Data Managers is relevant to providing and supporting a strong Part C Data Manager community, which is especially important given the high turnover rate.
FUNdamentals of Sampling for Family Surveys: Why Sample and How to do it Well
The presenters covered concepts relevant to family outcome surveys, including methods such as stratified sampling, the importance of sample size, representativeness, and response rates. Procedures for weighting responses and writing sampling plans were also discussed.