Save the Date: Please join us for the 2027 Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference (IDIO) on September 12-17, 2027 in St. Louis, Missouri! The conference theme is Better Data, Brighter Futures”. IDIO is designed for IDEA Part C and Section 619 coordinators and Part C and Part B data managers, parent leaders, and others working […]
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New SPP/APR Special Collection
A new SPP/APR Special Collection is now available on the DaSy website, designed to support states in preparing and submitting their State Performance Plan (SPP)/Annual Performance Report (APR). The collection, curated by DaSy and ECTA, offers a wide range of both general resources and indicator-specific resources, which are organized by each Part C Early Intervention […]
State Approaches to Child Outcomes Measurement: Part C APR Indicator 3 FFY 2024 (2024–2025)
States use varied approaches and multiple assessment tools to measure child outcomes. Maps illustrating State Approaches to Child Outcomes Measurement: Part C APR Indicator 3 FFY 2024 (2024–2025) have been updated with new data.
State Approaches to Child Outcomes Measurement: Part B APR Indicator 7 (Section 619/Preschool) FFY 2024 (2024–2025)
States use varied approaches and multiple assessment tools to measure child outcomes. Maps illustrating State Approaches to Child Outcomes Measurement: Part B APR Indicator 7 (Section 619/Preschool) FFY 2024 (2024–2025) have been updated with new data.
Family Outcomes Data Community of Practice
December 10, 2026 at 1 pm PT / 4 pm ET. This COP allows individuals to share issues and resources related to family outcomes measurement.
Developing Data Sharing Agreements: A Guide for IDEA Part C and ECSE Who Want to Share, Link, or Integrate Data with Other Programs
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 […]
Data Leadership Competencies Self-Assessment
This 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.
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.