States use varied approaches and multiple assessment tools to measure child outcomes. Maps illustrating State Approaches to Child Outcomes Measurement: Part C APR Indicator 3 FFY 2024 (2024–2025) have been updated with new data.
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State Approaches to Child Outcomes Measurement: Part B APR Indicator 7 (Section 619/Preschool) FFY 2024 (2024–2025)
States use varied approaches and multiple assessment tools to measure child outcomes. Maps illustrating State Approaches to Child Outcomes Measurement: Part B APR Indicator 7 (Section 619/Preschool) FFY 2024 (2024–2025) have been updated with new data.
Analysis Steps Used to Generate National Estimates for Progress Categories, Summary Statements, and Results 2024–2025 (FFY 2024)
National estimates were determined by weighting and combining data from states that met criteria for high-quality data. Weighting allows states that serve larger numbers of children to exert more influence on the national estimates.
IDEA Child Outcomes Data Highlights for 2024–2025 (FFY 2024)
This provides an analysis of the FFY 2024 IDEA Child Outcomes highlights. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funds programs providing services designed to assist children with a range of delays and disabilities in achieving individualized developmental and functional goals. There are two types of programs. Part C Early Intervention is for children ages birth–2, and Part B Preschool is for children ages 3–5.
IDEA Part C Dispute Resolution Data Tool for EDPass Submission
Updated on October 2026. This tool is designed to provide assistance to IDEA Part C Data Managers and other EDPass users to submit the state dispute resolution data due November 18, 2026.
Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Rating Fidelity Tool
The Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Rating Fidelity Tool provides state, regional, or local staff a systematic way to review COS forms and evidence about the child’s functioning to assess the quality, timeliness, and accuracy of the COS ratings.
Episode 4: From Compliance to Data Culture: Wisconsin’s Journey with the Child Outcome Summary Knowledge Check
In this episode of DaSy Talks, hosts Howard Morrison and Jenna Nguyen sit down with Michelle Ogorek and Sandy Miller to explore how Wisconsin is strengthening child outcomes data quality through the Child Outcome Summary Knowledge Check, or COS-KC.
Collaborating with State Data Partners to Improve Results: The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program Outcomes Dashboard
Learn how state leaders of IDEA and MIECHV programs can collaborate to use this data resource to improve program outcomes.
Developing Data Sharing Agreements: A Guide for IDEA Part C and ECSE Who Want to Share, Link, or Integrate Data with Other Programs
State EI and ECSE programs are working together to share more data and information with each other and other programs to support effective service delivery. This document offers considerations for entering into a data sharing agreement (DSA), as well as recommended actions for creating and implementing a DSA. It also outlines key differences between a […]
Are You Ready for Part C Child Count and Settings Data Submission?
The July 29, 2026, IDEA Part C Child Count and Settings data submission to the Office of Special Education Programs via EDPass is coming soon. The IDEA Part C Child Count and Settings collection consists of two components: the Child Count data, which reflect the number of children receiving early intervention services; and the Settings data, which report on the primary setting where children receive early intervention services (i.e., home, community, or early childhood programs).