Strengthening SSIP Evaluations with Qualitative Methods offers an overview of qualitative methods that could be used for SSIP activities. The document outlines the advantages and disadvantages of focus groups, interviews […]
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Response to AUCD critique of child outcomes measures
The Perils of Confusing Performance Measurement with Program Evaluation blog is a response to a recent paper and webinar critiquing the child outcomes performance indicator for Part C and Part […]
Fiscal Data Profile Template for Part C Systems
The DaSy/ECTA Fiscal Data Profile Template is an easy-to-use tool for displaying fiscal data reflective of the state Part C system. The Excel template converts raw program-level fiscal data that […]
ESSA Preschool Data Reporting Workgroup
The SLDS Technical Assistance program is offering a virtual group for states who are working to determine how they will calculate the preschool count required under ESSA. Those responsible for […]
Introducing the Stakeholder Knowledge Toolkit
Check out our Stakeholder Knowledge Toolkit, which provides Part C and Part B 619 stakeholders with an orientation to IDEA data and other data-related topics to help them meaningfully participate […]
2015-16 IDEA Section 618 data
OSEP has released 10 new 2015-16 data files on the IDEA Section 618 Data Products website, including Part B Child Count and Educational Environments, Part B Personnel, Part B Exiting, […]
SSIP Evaluation Collection: State SiMR statements
State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) Phase III Year 1 State Identified Measureable Results Statements and Reports lists each state’s selected child or family outcome that they are working to improve […]
Guidance document on creating SSIP infographics
Telling Your SSIP Story in an Infographic: Strategies, Tips, and Examples offers guidance on the varied uses/audiences for infographics, best practices for creating infographics, and examples of state SSIP infographics. […]
CEDS Version 7.1 release
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) recently announced the release of the Common Education Data Standards (CEDS) Version 7 and enhancements to the CEDS tools. Version 7.1 spans P-20W […]
Toolkit: Including IFSP Information in Your Part C Data System
In planning a new data system or enhancing an existing system, one important decision for Part C programs is determining what, if any, IFSP data to include in the system. […]