ECDataWorks (ECDW) supports state early care and education systems to advance policy and programs through the strategic use of integrated data. To continue to support state teams, ECDW will be hosting a national meeting on BUILDING RESILIENT DATA ANALYTICS on February 22–26, 2021. Learn more and sign up to receive information about this convening,
Author Archives: Patti Schank
New IDEA Part C Data Notes Brief
The new IDEA Part C Data Notes brief describes the purpose of data notes for Part C 618 data collections and how they are used in OSEP’s data quality review process. This resource also provides tips and best practices for writing and submitting data notes.
IDEA Part C Data Notes

The IDEA Part C Data Notes brief describes the purpose of data notes for Part C 618 data collections and how they are used in OSEP’s data quality review process. This resource also provides tips and best practices for writing and submitting data notes. IDEA Part C Data Notes
Save the Date: January 19 Webinar on Creating Accessible Documents and Reports – Part 2 of a 2-part series on 508 Compliance
Want to get familiar with the standards and best practices for creating accessible reports and documents? Join us on January 19, from 1-2:30 PM ET, for the Creating Accessible Documents and Reports Webinar – Part 2 of a 2-part series on 508 Compliance. Registration information will be available the first week of January.
Creating 508 Compliant Reports to Ensure Accessibility for All – Part 1 of 2

December 8, 2020 How do you ensure that your reports and documents are 508 compliant Want to make sure your reports meet OSEP approval? This webinar took an in-depth look at the standards and best practices for creating accessible reports and documents. We’ll also covered displaying data tables in report documents and using Word’s built-in […]
FFY 2018 Child and Family Outcomes Data Highlights

The ECTA and DaSy Center staff completed their national child outcomes data analysis. Watch this webinar recording to learn more about national performance data for indicators C3 and B7, including national data, state variations in performance, and TA resources. Webinar Archive
Assessment Tools for Planning Instruction and Monitoring Young Children’s Progress Remotely

This table includes instruments that compare a child’s performance against a set of standards or criteria that often reflect developmental sequences. Assessment Tools for Planning Instruction and Monitoring Young Children’s Progress Remotely
Norm-Referenced Assessment Tools for Children Birth to Age Five Years with Potential for Remote Administration for Eligibility Determination

This table includes standardized instruments which provide information on a child’s performance relative to a norming group. Norm-Referenced Assessment Tools for Children Birth to Age Five Years with Potential for Remote Administration for Eligibility Determination
Screening Tools for Children Birth to Age Five Years with Potential for Remote Administration

This table includes tools which provide information about whether a child’s performance is consistent with age-expected functioning or needs further evaluation. Screening Tools for Children Birth to Age Five Years with Potential for Remote Administration
2018 SPP/APR Indicator Analyses for Part B and Part C
On November 23, 2020, The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) released its annual report on implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Please share widely as states are beginning their new SPP/APR submissions. OSEP will host a session in January 2021 to seek feedback on the FFY 2018 […]