On January 19, 2017, The U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services released a joint statement providing recommendations to states, territories, and tribal entities on how to identify […]
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OSEP guidance on reporting preschool educational environments
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 […]
Now available: COS process module session 8
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. […]
Updated FAQ for SSIP Phase III submission
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 […]
Today! ED & HHS webinar on integration of early childhood data
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 […]
The Story of Data: An Early Childhood Tale
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 […]
IDC White Paper: Examining Part C Exiting Data Variation
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 […]
Hover glossary definitions feature
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 […]
8 Preschool Pay For Success Pilots Funded
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 […]
Recording available: EC data privacy under IDEA & FERPA
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 […]