DEC. December 2023. This presentation demonstrates ways to apply an intersectional approach to data analysis. DaSy/ECTA staff offer a grounding definition of the approach, highlight various examples of intersectional narratives in everyday media, and walk through a specific example of intersectional analysis of child outcomes data.
Conference: Early Childhood Inclusion Institute Date: May 2023 Presenters: Grace Kelley, Ginger Elliott-Teague, Sally Shepherd A facilitated discussion among participants to map a path to improving understanding of the scope of the use of exclusionary discipline for children with disabilities aged 3-5 years. Topics discussed: –what we already know, and what we are missing –how […]
Conference: NASDSE Date: October 2023 Presenters: Nicholas Ortiz In this presentation from the 2023 NASDSE Conference, DaSy/ECTA staff provide an overview of the preschool child outcomes data, including the rationale for collecting these data; what data are reported; the history of child outcomes reporting at the national level; the various approaches states use to measure […]
Conference: NASDSE Date: October 2023 Presenters: Ginger Elliott-Teague, Howard Morrison This presentation differentiates data sharing, linking, and integration, highlighting the features of each type of data communication in special education and early childhood programs. It also shares when a program should consider “leveling up” to a more comprehensive method of data communication to get access […]
This quick reference guide has important dates, links, and resources in one place to help with IDEA Part C data requirements.
Conference: OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2023 Presenter: Sue Barlow, Michelle Lewis, Nicholas Ortiz, Kellen Reid In this poster from the 2023 OSEP Leadership Conference, DaSy highlights its mission, services, and products, with a spotlight on the Family Data Leadership project and Child Outcomes measurement. Poster: DaSy, The Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems
Conference: NCES STATS-DC Date: August 2023 Presenter: Ginger Elliott-Teague, Erik Friend, Kathi Gillaspy, Leah Piatt The presenters highlighted why states should incorporate data about special child populations into the SLDS and ECIDS, focusing on young children with disabilities, and discussed the benefits and challenges of developing more robust data linkages and integration. Expanding your SLDS […]
Interested persons can submit comments on two recently published Part C information collection packages. Comments for Child Count, Settings, and Exiting (OMB 1820-0557) should be submitted on or before and September 22, 2023. Summaries of the three proposed revisions for this information are as follows: Add new Part B eligibility not determined categories. These new […]
August 22, 2023, 11:00 am-12:00 pm PT / 2:00-3:00 pm ET OSEP’s recently released a guidance document: State’s General Supervision Responsibilities under Parts B and C of the IDEA: Monitoring, Technical Assistance, and Enforcement. This listening session is an opportunity for data managers to provide feedback on the guidance document. A similar opportunity is also […]
Conference: DEC & ISEI Joint Conference 2022 Date: September 28, 2022 Presenters: Naomi Younggren, Lauren Barton, Stephanie Moss, Henry Matthews This session reviewed how children’s functioning relative to age-expectations is essential for quality services and effective outcomes measurement and how these family conversations can be uncomfortable. With shared insight from families and practitioners, tips to […]
