This CIFR-developed reference guide provides an overview of the IDEA requirements regarding restricted indirect costs that a state may wish to charge to their Part C grant. This guide provides information on key terminology and concepts needed to understand the key components of the IDEA no-supplanting provisions that require indirect costs to be charged on […]
Author Archives: Patti Schank
Transition 101 Topical Series
July 30, 2026 from 12-1:30 pm PT / 3-4:30 pm ET. This webinar focuses on IDEA requirements related to early childhood transition and accurate reporting in the SPP/APR.
Considerations of the Impact of COVID-19 on APR Indicator Data
The COVID-19 pandemic caused unintended changes to state Part C program policies, procedures, and practices that may have impacted program performance. State data collection and reporting activities were also disrupted, presenting challenges to data completeness and other aspects of data quality.
Analysis Steps Used to Generate National Estimates for Progress Categories, Summary Statements, and Results FFY2019
Learn about the three methods used to compute national estimates for progress categories, summary statements, and results FFY2019.
Supporting Child and Student Social, Emotional, Behavioral and Mental Health
The U.S. Department of Education has released a new resource, Supporting Child and Student Social, Emotional, Behavioral and Mental Health to provide information and resources to enhance the promotion of mental health and the social and emotional well-being among children and students. This resource highlights seven key challenges to providing school- or program-based mental health […]
Look! Think! Act! Unlock the Power of Your Data!
Conference: Division for Early Childhood’s 37th Annual Conference Date: September 2021 Presenters: Lisa Backer, TA Consultant, DaSy Center; Alice E. Ridgway, MS CCC-SLP, Part C Coordinator, CT Office of Early Childhood; Sarah Argue, Education Researcher, SRI International, DaSy Center Look! Think! Act! is a simple and powerful way for state and local program leaders to […]
Using Child Outcomes to Shift the Focus from Problems to Possibilities
Conference: Division for Early Childhood’s 37th Annual Conference Date: September 2021 Presenters: Naomi Younggren, TA Consultant, ECTA Center; Lauren Barton, TA Consultant, DaSy Center/ECTA Center Join us to explore how using the three child outcomes can change meaningful conversations about children, from domain-based delays to functional possibilities. With insight from parents and practitioners, we’ll examine […]
Where are Our Children? Using Integrated Data to Inform Critical Questions
Conference: Division for Early Childhood’s 37th Annual Conference Date: September 2021 Presenters: Debbie Cate, Technical Assistance Specialist, ECTA Center/DaSy Center; Bill Huennekens; Fred Edora, Technical Assistance Provider, DaSy/AEM Examining IDEA environments data and data on family chosen care provides insight into settings for young children with disabilities. Integrating data to answer critical questions underscores relationships […]
Planning for Systems Change: Effective Teaming for State and Local Data Use
Conference: Division for Early Childhood’s 37th Annual Conference Date: September 2021 Presenters: Michelle Lewis, Director, New Hampshire Parent Information Center/TA Provider, DaSy Center; Dawn Meskil, NC DPI Preschool Exceptional Children (619); Janet Sockwell, Associate Director, NC Early Learning Network Explore how creating strong data teams can lead to effective action planning. In this session, we […]
DEC Position Statement on LBW and Prematurity and State Part C Eligibility
Conference: Division for Early Childhood’s 37th Annual Conference Date: September 2021 Presenters: Kathryn Morrison, Senior Education Researcher, SRI International, DaSy Center; Evelyn Shaw, Educational Consultant, ECTA Center; Donna Spiker, Senior Early Childhood Researcher, SRI International, DaSy Center The DEC Position Statement on low birth weight (LBW) and prematurity summarized developmental outcomes of these infants and […]