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.
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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.
The Power of Data Linking: Increasing Your Capacity to Use Data
Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, data linking has never been more urgent. Fortunately, technologies and administrative supports make linking feasible for Part C/619 data leaders. Participants will learn about the many considerations and benefits associated with internal agency data linking and agency-to-agency data linking.
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.
Recent data on the inclusion of children with disabilities in early care and education settings
Conference: Child Care and Early Education Policy Research Consortium Date: April 2019 Presenters: Cornelia Taylor This presentation shared recent data on the inclusion of children with disabilities in early care and […]
What do we Need to Better Understand Special Populations from a National Perspective?
Conference: Child Care and Early Education Policy Research Consortium Date: April 2019 Presenters: Kathleen Hebbeler Disability and special need is defined differently across the early childhood sectors and there is no […]
Young Children with Disabilities and Pay For Success: Options and Challenges
Conference: OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2019 Presenters: Jennifer Tschantz, Alice Ridgeway, and Grace Kelley This presentation provided a brief introduction to Pay For Success and described the experiences of two […]