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EC Data University – Using Data to Understand Child Find Systems
This new EC Data U course provides an introduction to child find and related data reporting requirements and suggestions for how states and local programs can use federally-reported and other data while engaging key partners to understand how their child find system is working.
Improving Hawaii’s Child Find System through Technical Assistance from DaSy, ECTA, and the Waters Center for Systems Thinking
In 2023-2024, DaSy partnered with the ECTA and the Waters Center for Systems Thinking to facilitate a multi-state cohort on integrating data processes and systems thinking to make meaningful, sustainable change for children with disabilities and their families. This cohort strengthened the capacity of state staff to effectively use data in conjunction with the Habits of a Systems Thinker to guide decision making related to improving access, services, and results for young children with disabilities and their families.
SPP/APR Submission Guidance, Checklists & Tips
New C12 guidance! These resources help states prepare and submit the SPP/APR, including the SPP/APR Basics online training series, checklists and tips and new calculations guidance that specifies the data to include in the calculations for each SPP/APR indicator.
Part C Data Tips: News and Resources for the FFY 2024 SPP/APR
Stay up to date on this year’s templates, changes, and supports. Check out this summary of new guidance, office hours, and important reminders.
Crosswalk Comparisons of FFY 2024 to FFY 2023 Part B & Part C SPP/APR Templates
These Crosswalks detail the changes in the Part B & C SPP/APR FFY 2024 Templates compared to the Part B & C SPP/APR FFY 2023 Templates.
Episode 2: Beyond the Tip of the Iceberg: Transforming Child Find Through Systems Thinking
In this episode of DaSy Talks, Jenna and Howard sit down with Tracy Benson of the Waters Center and Luke Kusumoto from Hawaii’s Department of Health to explore how systems thinking can transform data use in early childhood programs.
Preparing for DMS 2.0
Preparation is the foundation to a successful DMS 2.0 process. ECTA, CADRE, DaSy, and CIFR developed clear steps to help you get prepared.
Episode 1: Unlocking State Data Superpowers with the DaSy Framework
Check out the NEW DaSy Talks Podcast! In this inaugural episode, DaSy TA Staff Howard and Jenna are joined by Dr. Kathy Hebbeler, Senior Principal education Researcher at SRI and one of the developers of the DaSy Data System Framework.
Part C Data Tips: Getting Ready for Dispute Resolution & More
Stay on track this fall with DaSy’s tips and tools for managing Part C data deadlines, including the November 19 Dispute Resolution submission.