The Department of Education is considering revisions to the IDEA Section 618 Part C Child Count and Settings data collection to include a “home and community-based settings” reporting category to better represent infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services in natural environments.
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IDEA Part C Indicator 12 Resources
New tools to support States reporting requirements on the correction of findings of noncompliance in the new SPP/APR Indicator C12 beginning with the FFY 2023 SPP/APR.
IDIO 2024 Virtual Encore Series
Session 1 is Dec. 17! Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn from other states, network with peers, and hear the keynotes and some concurrent and DaSyTalk presentations from IDIO 2024…
Part C Data Tips: New Resources and Special Office Hours for SPP/APR Season
As Part C Data Managers and Coordinators head into the SPP/APR reporting season, balancing deadlines for data collection, reporting, and compliance is key. For those preparing the SPP/APR, there are several critical resources available to support your work.
IDEA Part C Exiting Data Check Tool
This tool helps states save time as they prepare their IDEA 619 exit data for submission via EDPass. Updated Nov. 2024.
SPP/APR Submission Guidance
These resources help states prepare and submit the SPP/APR, including the SPP/APR Basics online training series, checklists and tips (updated October 2024), and new calculations guidance that specifies the data to include in the calculations for each SPP/APR indicator.
IDEA Part C Dispute Resolution EMAPS Survey Data Check Tool
Updated in October 2024, the IDEA Part C Dispute Resolution EMAPS Survey Data Check Tool is designed to be used by lead agencies in states as they prepare their data for submission in EMAPS. The tool can identify potential format errors and validation errors and check for year-to-year changes in the data.
Statewide Data Integration Initiatives: IDEA Part C and FERPA Considerations
Have you been approached about having your Part C program participate in a statewide integrated data system initiative, such as an ECIDS or SLDS? Or is your program’s participation already in the works?
The DaSy Center is Awarded Funding Through 2029!
We will continue our critical work with states, ensuring they have the tools and capacity needed to build high-quality data systems and to use data to improve outcomes for young children with disabilities and their families.
Part C Data Tips – EDPass and the Start of a New IDEA Reporting Year
Look here for important deadlines for 2024… As we begin a new IDEA reporting year, it’s time to get ready for the data tasks ahead! Staying on track with key deadlines is essential, so we’ve reached out to DaSy experts for tools to help you stay organized and plan for what’s coming next. Most notably, the transition from EMAPS to EDPass is beginning with the IDEA Part C Exiting Survey for the 2023-24 data submission.