Guidance from the Department of Education on inclusive early childhood programs includes key statutory and regulatory requirements, preschool placement options, and guidance about use of IDEA Part B funds. For data data collection purposes, the OSEP guidance also includes the Department’s definition of a Regular Early Childhood Program (see pages 5-6).
The eighth and final session of our popular Child Outcomes Summary process module, The Exit COS Rating, outlines what the team should do for the COS rating at program exit. In this session, you will gain an understanding of how to select COS ratings at exit, the types of progress a child can make in […]
On January 9, 2017, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) released an updated FAQ for the SSIP phase III submission and resources to support phase III work. The updated document is posted on GRADS 360.
On Tuesday, January 10 from 3:00-4:00 pm EST, the State Longitudinal Data Systems Program will host webinar on the recently released report, The Integration of Early Childhood Data: State Profiles and a Report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Education. Representatives from ED and HHS will discuss […]
This 2-1/2 minute video from the IDEA Data Center (IDC) is an engaging animated story that shows how data inform early intervention decisions for a baby with disabilities. The Story of Data: An Early Childhood Tale also illustrates how secure data are combined at the local, state, and national levels to help leaders make informed […]
This resource from the IDEA Data Center (IDC) explores variation among Part C Exiting categories as reported by the 50 states and Washington, D.C., using 2012-13 exiting data. Examination of the Part C Exiting data show that 8 of the 10 categories had relatively wide variation among states. The paper investigates state characteristics that may […]
We know you’re busy, so we’ve revamped our DaSy Data System Glossary to be easier to use. In addition to the alphabetical list, terms are also linked throughout the DaSy website, with “pop-out” definition text for easy reference. Each glossary item includes a definition, the source of the definition, and a link to the relevant […]
On December 22, 2016, the U.S. Department of Education announced $3 million in Pay for Success grants for preschool programs. These grants will allow states, school districts, and other local government agencies to explore whether Pay for Success is a viable financing mechanism for expanding and improving preschool in their communities. The 8 winners were […]
The presentation and recording from our December 15 webinar, Privacy, please! Safeguarding the privacy of young children with disabilities under IDEA & FERPA, are now available on our website. Experts from the U.S. Department of Education addressed answers to frequently asked questions related to privacy and confidentiality for IDEA early childhood programs.
Join ECTA Center for A National Picture of Part C Indicator 4 Family Data on Tuesday, December 13 at 3 pm ET to learn about the national FFY 2014-2015 Part C Indicator 4 family data. ECTA staff will look at trends in the data, as well as overviews of states’ methodology and a review of […]
