This 2015 resource can help states examine their data systems, improve programs, and better serve children and families. The questions are grouped into Child & Family, Practitioner, and Local Program/Local Educational Agency themes. They’re available in PDF and interactive web formats. Critical Questions About Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education Webpage
This 2015 resource compiles a set of Critical Questions that a quality state data system for early intervention (EI) or early childhood special education (ECSE) should provide data to answer. The answers to these questions serve various functions, including supporting the state agency in effectively administering the program, meeting accountability requirements for EI and ECSE, […]
Conference: Division for Early Childhood Date: October 2015 Presenters: Christina Kasprzak & Kathleen Hebbeler This presentation provides current and trend data on child outcomes for the United States and discusses the increasing importance of these data for making decisions about the effectiveness of services in each state. Using Child Outcomes Data to Drive Program Improvement
Conference: Division for Early Childhood Date: October 2015 Presenters: Ross Lemke & Sharon Walsh This 2015 DEC conference presentation informs viewers of the privacy provisions under IDEA Part C, IDEA Part B, and FERPA. It covers the basics surrounding the legal requirements surrounding the protection of personally identifiable information of children with disabilities and where […]
Conference: Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Date: October 2015 Presenter: Kathleen Hebbeler This poster gives a brief overview of the Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (DaSy) including our mission, how we are supporting state data system efforts, and how we are involving families in this process. Poster: Resources to Support Effective Services and […]
Conference: Division for Early Childhood Date: October 2015 Presenters: Kristin Reedy, Christina Kasprzak, & Cornelia Taylor This presentation provides a national snapshot of state SSIPs and discusses what needs to happen to improve outcomes for young children with disabilities. One of it’s objectives is to provide an opportunity to inform and encourage the broader involvement […]
This 2015 collaborative ECTA/DaSy webinar addresses the use of surveys to learn how local programs are implementing the Child Outcomes Summary (COS) process. Information from surveys can be useful for understanding data quality issues and planning improvement strategies. A representative from Idaho Part C describes the state’s experience with surveys and lessons learned. Several examples […]
This 2015 webinar shares common challenges and pitfalls in developing data sharing agreements, as well as effective strategies and best practices for developing these agreements. Presented by Baron Rodriguez, Sharon Walsh, Jill Singer, & Nicholas Ortiz in September, 2015 Webinar Presentation Webinar Recording
This 2015 joint ECTA/DaSy webinar was designed to increase the knowledge of Part C Coordinators about the importance of accurate/verified finance data and provide tools for budget development and management that support tracking fiscal obligations, revenues and expenditures. It’s a companion to our Use of Data for Fiscal Management of State Part C Systems document. […]
Conference: OSEP Leadership Date: July 2015 Presenters: Kathi Gillaspy and staff from several states This presentation featured staff from Colorado and Tennessee sharing information, ideas, and resources for effectively engaging stakeholders in data use. Presentation: Effectively Engaging Stakeholders in Data Use
