Data visualization experts discuss the ethical uses of racial data, including considerations for computing averages, disaggregating data across multiple factors, using discretion in reporting certain data, and democratizing data use among diverse stakeholders. The webinar also covers how dismantling systemic racism can be operationalized in data visualization tools and design processes. Discussants cover specific resources, […]
Author Archives: Patti Schank
Data is a key resource in developing equitable pre-K systems
The Early Childhood Data Collaborative at Child Trends—with funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation—is developing a Pre-K Data Equity Framework (Framework) to improve the availability of actionable data. A data framework is a tool that can help pre-K decision makers identify, organize, and connect different types of data into a unified information data […]
Tools for Improving Child Find
Tools designed by DaSy and ECTA to support the collection, review, and improvement of child find systems including 618 data, including the OSEP Part B 619 Child Find Self-Assessment (CFSA), OSEP Part C Child Find Self-Assessment (CFSA), Part C Child Find Funnel Chart Tool, Identifying Meaningful Differences in Child Find Calculator, and Contributing Factor Tool.
What’s the Difference Between Data Sharing, Data Linking and Data Integration?
Authors: Bruce Bull and Denise Mauzy Data, data, everywhere. And how do we get that data to answer our questions? Data from other sources can sometimes help. You can share, link, and/or integrate data from other sources with your Part C and Part B 619 data to answer critical questions1 that cannot otherwise be answered. […]
Getting Started: Where Does Your Agency’s Existing Data Governance Live?
You can’t have data quality without data governance. And data governance is complex and complicated—but it doesn’t have to be this way.
The Revised DaSy Data System Framework
March 30, 2022 DaSy staff presented the updated Data System Framework, which assists Part C and Part B 619 programs in developing and enhancing high-quality state data systems. Originally developed in 2014, the Framework has been revised to make it easier for states to use. Webinar slides Webinar video
Developing Data Sharing Arrangements between EHDI and Part C to Improve Early Identification and Services
Conference: Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Conference Date: March 2022 Presenters: Haidee Bernstein, Karl White, Evelyn Shaw, Sharon Walsh The goal of this session was to help participants (1) Increase their understanding of the privacy requirements (e.g., under IDEA, FERPA and HIPAA) and important technical aspects needed to address data sharing, (2) Gain knowledge of data […]
The Revised DaSy Data System Framework is Now Available
This updated Framework assists Part C and Part B 619 programs in developing and enhancing high-quality state data systems. Originally developed in 2014, the Framework has been revised to make it easier for states to use.
Data Dating: Cultivating Effective Stakeholder Relationships
Imagine there is someone special with whom you would like to build a new relationship. Would you ask that someone out on a date, set a time and place to meet, have the date, set a second date, but not communicate directly with that someone? That relationship is doomed from the start, and yet this happens regularly in the world of stakeholder engagement.
Data Sharing Partnerships Improve Systems
Partnerships between the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program and Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) program can support and improve outcomes for children who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) and their families. Data Sharing Partnerships Improve Systems