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.
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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.
Five Considerations for Potential Data Linking Partners
Check out our blog post: Five Considerations for Potential Data Linking Partners Part C and Part B 619 program personnel have many opportunities to link data with partner programs (e.g., early hearing detection and intervention, quality rating and improvement system). Data linking partnerships can yield significant benefits, such as administrative efficiencies and access to additional […]
Why Link Data?
The first blog post in our data linking 2-part series is out! Given the extra time and effort it takes, find out why some programs pursue data linking. Review the benefits two agencies in Alaska experienced as a result of linking their child welfare data with their Part C data. Read the blog post
Taking a Critical Look at Your Child Find Efforts
Explore guidance and resources for examining your child find efforts and identifying potential areas for improvement in our new blog post. Read the blog post on child find efforts.
New Blog Post- Do It BEFORE You Need It: Develop a Written State Data System Changes Policy
The third blog post in our data governance 3-part series is out! Consider two scenarios and then review how a written data system change policy can support effective responses to them. Access resources to support your data governance efforts including policy considerations and templates for developing data system change polices. Read the blog post
New Blog Post: It’s Data Culture Time! How Are We Doing?
The second blog post in our data culture 2-part series is out! Consider two scenarios about supporting and enhancing a strong data culture. Access information, guidance, and templates to assist Part C and Part B 619 program staff with building effective data teams and supporting conditions for a culture of data use at the state […]
New 619 Child Outcomes Data Completeness Calculator
This 619 Child Outcomes Data Completeness Calculator is an Excel template that determines the percent of children exiting the program with complete child outcomes data as a proportion of the 3 – 5 child count. The calculator is designed to support state staff in monitoring child outcomes data completeness across programs. Go to the 619 […]
New blog post: Data Breach of Personally Identifiable Information
The second blog post in our data governance 3-part series is out! Read two likely data breach scenarios that you may encounter. Explore how you can support responses to data breaches and how to avoid them. Read the blog post
New blog post: Embrace the Data Culture!
Access resources to support your team’s efforts to enhance data culture in our first post of a two-part blog series. Read a scenario about a Coordinator immersed in data work who is considering whether her organization has a strong data culture. Read the blog post