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 […]
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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).
IDEA Early Childhood Data and ECIDS: Current Status, Challenges, and Advice
This infographic highlights the current status of IDEA early childhood data in ECIDS, the challenges states face building such systems, and states’ advice for successful implementation.
Strengthening Family Engagement Through DaSy TA
This blog discusses how the Family Data Leaders initiative supports Parent Centers and family leaders in developing skills to understand and use data for systems improvement.
Strengthening Accountability and General Supervision Systems
This article highlights how TA centered on DMS 2.0 has led to meaningful system improvements, using Indiana and Montana as examples.
Collecting and Tracking Maintenance of Effort Data
This technical assistance document is to assist LAs in establishing a process for collecting and tracking the budgeting and expenditures of State and local funds each year to determine if MOE is met.
Frequently Asked Questions: Early Childhood Transition
This page presents frequently asked questions about the early childhood transition process, and provides brief answers that summarize federal requirements and OSEP guidance.
Key Findings From the 2023 State of the States Survey on IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems
The 2023 survey collected responses from 96 program leaders across 56 states, territories, and entities, providing a national picture of the capabilities of state EI and ECSE data systems, including how data are stored, linked, and used to support program improvement.
Early Hearing Detection, and Intervention Program (EHDI) and Early Intervention
Partnerships between the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program and Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) program can support and improve outcomes for children who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) and their families. Collaboration between these programs is specified in the IDEA Part C Regulations
Episode 3: Building Trust and Powering Decisions: Utah’s Journey with an Early Childhood Integrated Data System
In this episode of DaSy Talks, hosts Howard Morrison and Jenna Nguyen sit down with Lisa Davenport and Jennifer Floyd to explore how Utah built and strengthened its Early Childhood Integrated Data System (ECIDS) by including Part C data.