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Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference

Change is a Given: New Requirements for Reporting Educational Environments for Preschoolers

In this session, facilitated by IDC and ECTA staff, we will present information and have a discussion of the changes to the 618 Child Find data collection for preschool educational environments. Educational environments for children ages 3–5 will now require a count of children who are 3 through 5 years of age on the state-determined collection date who are receiving preschool services but will no longer include those children who are age 5 and in kindergarten.

What I Wish I Knew Then: Lessons Learned Designing and Managing State Data Systems

In this DaSy presentation, former data managers share lessons they’ve learned designing and managing data systems based on their own state experience and their technical assistance with dozens of states.

What You Need to Know: Part C IDEA Data Reporting and Monitoring Updates

Part C Coordinators are invited to join OSEP staff to hear updates related to the Part C SPP/APR, including the SSIP, as well as the launch of Differentiated Monitoring and Support (DMS) 2.0. OSEP will share information related to the FFY 2019 and FFY 2020 SPP/APR submissions will provide a general overview of OSEP’s vision to incorporate State system improvement efforts into DMS.

Keynote: A Mother’s View: My Experience Raising a Son with Special Education Needs

Judy Woodruff speaks about raising her oldest son, who was born with Spina Bifida, and who was presented with some learning challenges as he navigated K – 12. She also talks about his college experience.

Keynote: Information and Inquiry in Leadership

This presentation focuses on the role of data systems that align states, districts, and principal preparation programs in supporting school leaders who use information effectively for informed, collaborative decision-making in leadership practice.

Welcome from OSEP

Welcome to the the 2020 Improving Data, Improving Outcomes (IDIO) Virtual Convening from the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) by Larry Wexler, Division Director, and David Cantrell, Deputy Director, with an introduction by Meredith Miceli, DaSy Program Officer.

Welcome to IDIO 2020

Welcome to the 1010 Improving Data, Improving Outcomes (IDIO) Virtual Convening, from Donna Spiker and Kathy Hebbeler, the Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (DaSy) Co-Directors. Over the next four days, we’ve designed what we hope will be interesting and engaging sessions.

Race Equity and Leadership: Working to Strengthen Our Leadership and Build More Equitable Systems

At this pivotal opportunity in history, we need strong leaders who are willing to ask tough questions, challenge the status quo, and call out biases and structural oppression. How can you become that kind of leader? This session is designed to inspire and support state Part C and Section 619 leaders in building their capacity to address issues of inequity in their systems.

Part C Data During COVID-19: Navigating the Next Six Months Together

Given the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, states have many challenges and questions about the collection, reporting, interpretation, and use of their Part C data. In this session, we will focus on supporting Part C leaders with addressing the next 6 months of federal and state data requirements.

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