In these unprecedented times, the DaSy team is here to support you. DaSy is working to provide technical assistance (TA) and resources to state agencies as you address the impact of COVID-19 on Part C early intervention and Part B preschool special education programs supported through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
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Key Part C Data Considerations during COVID-19
The purpose of this document is to provide a preliminary set of data considerations for Part C systems to understand the evolving impact of COVID-19 on services, programs and administrative activities, support decisionmaking, and assist in planning for future needs. Suggested citation The DaSy Center (2020). Key Part C data considerations during COVID-19. SRI International. […]
Taking a Critical Look at Your Child Find Efforts
Author: Margaret Gillis, Kathryn Morrison, & Haidee Bernstein 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 is […]
Data Governance Management Toolkit – Content Views Plugin MOCKUP
The DaSy Data Governance and Management Toolkit is a resource containing information, guidance, and templates to assist Part C and Part B 619 program staff with creating or enhancing their data governance policies and procedures. For each data governance topic, an overview, consideration questions, and a fillable Microsoft Word template are provided. The Introduction (first […]
COVID-19 Resources from the U.S. Department of Education
A new suite of resources from the U.S. Department of Education includes considerations for school closures, provision of special education services, impacts on assessments/accountability, flexibility on meal provision, and more.
2020 Conference on Improving Data, Improving Outcomes will NOT be held August 11-13, 2020
DaSy, in collaboration with other early childhood technical assistance Centers, will NOT be hosting a national conference on August 11-13, 2020 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel in Arlington, Virginia due to COVID-19. Preconference and post conference meetings are being planned as well. The IDIO conference is designed for Part C and 619 Coordinators and […]