Author Archives: Patti Schank

Everything You Need to Know to Successfully Link Data: A New Resource and a State Story

During this session, DaSy staff discussed how Part C and Part B program staff can leverage data linking to answer complex questions of interest. The presenters showed and described the new Data Linking Toolkit which is comprised of multiple sections that include downloadable tools to support Part C and Part B 619 program staff as they consider, prepare, and successfully link their data. In addition, North Carolina shared their recent experience linking Part C and Part B 619 data in their state across two state agencies.

Engaging & Empowering Families in Child Outcomes Conversations: Tips from Families and Practitioners

Tips to address challenges in COS conversations were gathered from family members and practitioners. This presentation summarized those tips and highlighted related resources to incorporate those tips into Child Outcomes Summary (COS) team discussions.

Using Qualitative Data to Inform Programming and Engage Stakeholders

This presentation provides an introduction to qualitative data collection and analysis, including methods for incorporating equity considerations. It provided information about designing effective qualitative data collection instruments and about using thematic analysis techniques to analyze qualitative data.

Improving Data Quality Using the Child Outcomes Summary Knowledge Check (COS-KC) with Practitioners

The COS-KC assessment checks if practitioners have background knowledge needed to participate in a high-quality Child Outcomes Summary process. These presentation slides are from an IDIO Conference session introducing the COS-KC and helping state staff consider how the COS-KC might enhance their outcomes data collection and professional development activities.

Engaging Stakeholders to Increase Feedback from Underrepresented Families

This presentation included strategies generated from multiple states involved in technical assistance to improve Family Outcomes representativeness and equity.

Tune-up Your Family Outcomes Processes: Improving Response Rates and Representativeness

This presentation included strategies generated from multiple states involved in technical assistance to improve Family Outcomes representativeness and equity.

Data Leadership Competencies: A New Resource to Build Part C and Part B 619 Data Leadership

This presentation introduced DaSy’s newly developed data leadership competencies. These competencies describe what a state data leader or state team must know and be able to do in order to effectively lead the development of a state data infrastructure and culture.

Critical Need to have Families at the Table

Families are key stakeholders in state and local data conversations. They provide a unique perspective that is critical for program improvement. This session introduced the Family Data Leader Pilot project. This project is a collaboration between the Center for Parent Information and Resources and Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems. Participants increased their knowledge about what types of data there are, why data is collected and how data drives improvement with a focus on equity. Participants also gained strategies to successfully participate in data discussions.

Practical Tips for Evaluating and Analyzing Data on Practitioners’ Use of Evidence-based Practices

In this presentation, presenters share tips for high quality practice evaluation and analysis and present an example from Hawaii’s experience.

Promoting Equity in Access to Part C Using Child Find

This presentation by the three OSEP-funded Child Find Model Demonstration projects highlights the three approaches the projects are taking, how interest holders are involved, and how data can enhance system improvements.

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