The Department of Education is considering revisions to the IDEA Section 618 Part C Child Count and Settings data collection to include a “home and community-based settings” reporting category to better represent infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services in natural environments.
This letter was jointly developed by offices within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S Department of Education to support increased collaboration between State Early Hearing Detection and Intervention programs and IDEA Part C early intervention programs.
In today’s fast-paced world, harnessing data effectively and understanding systems holistically is crucial for driving meaningful and sustainable improvements. Recognizing this, DaSy, the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA), and the Waters Center for Systems Thinking are collaborating with four states to enhance their Part C and Part B 619 programs.
Designed to provide assistance to IDEA Part C Data Managers and other users of the EDFacts Metadata and Process System (EMAPS). This tool offers a way to ensure accuracy of IDEA Part C Child Count and Settings data prior to official submission. The Part C Child Count and Setting Data Tool allows the state to enter their data and have any errors flagged. Corrections can then be made prior to data entry and submission in EMAPS.
August 6 – 8, 2024, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel in Arlington, VA. Data Managers Meetup Tues, August 6, from 5:45–6:45 p.m. ET in Salon C.
Part C Data Managers are shifting timelines and processes in response to new deadlines around modernization. Dates have been updated to reflect the most recent information (May 2024) from the EDFacts Partner Support Center.
May 21, 2024. Materials now available. Questioning where to start with or how to improve your child find data? DaSy and ECTA hosted this three-part online working series that started with the basic reporting requirements related to child find for Part C and Part B 619
August 25-30, 2024 at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel in Louisiana. Connect, learn from other states, network with peers, and hear the latest early childhood updates from the federal agencies.
DaSy and one state’s journey to link IDEA Part C and Part B 619 datasets to enable analyses and provide a deeper understanding of how children transition from one program to the other.
Explore the Connections tailored for Part C indicators, glean insights from a national early learning organization, and uncover additional CEDS early learning resources.
Discover how over 55 elements with standardized definitions, developed by early learning SMEs, can streamline your Part C reporting.
