The three child outcomes, measured by early intervention and early childhood special education systems, encompass functional skills and behaviors that are meaningful for a child’s participation in everyday routines. They cut across developmental domains to represent the integrated nature of how children develop, learn, and thrive. The breadth of these outcomes provides a framework for […]
Conference: Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Conference Date: March 2021 Presenters: Haidee Bernstein, DaSy; Evelyn Shaw, ECTA; Sharon Walsh, DaSy The goal of this session was to help participants increase their understanding of Part C and EHDI purposes and requirements, the value of strong partnerships between EHDI and Part C, elements of successful partnerships between […]
This DaSy guide provides guidance for determining measurable and rigorous benchmarks for results-based indicators.
This DaSy and ECTA checklist provides guidance to Part C leaders to use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 28, 2021 In this webinar, ECTA, ITCA and DaSy joined with NCDB to provide an overview of the Deaf-Blind TA Network and the unique opportunities that exist for inter-agency collaboration through training and technical assistance. In concert with NCDB, state deaf-blind projects provide technical assistance to help ensure that family members, early intervention providers, […]
This community is intended for state Part C and Part B 619 staff who work directly with collecting, analyzing, and using Child Outcomes Summary (COS) data. The goal of the community is to help participants promote/maintain practices that lead to high-quality COS data and the ability to use those data in meaningful ways. Participants learn […]
This group is for interested individuals to share experiences using the Battelle Developmental Inventory (BDI) for outcomes reporting. The group focuses on a variety of topics including quality assurance, data collection and analysis, and training and technical assistance. The group meets via conference call several times a year and in person, when possible, at national […]
This community offers a way for interested individuals to share experiences using the Teaching Strategies (TS) GOLD for outcomes reporting. The group focuses on a variety of topics including training assessors, procedural issues, reporting, and new features. The group meets monthly. States identify questions/issues to discuss each month and one state leads the discussion. States […]
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires states to monitor and enforce IDEA Part C and Part B requirements, with a primary focus on those requirements that are most closely related to improving results and functional outcomes for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities.
These video interviews recounting state stories, a planning tool, and related presentations are integrated components to maximize your learning and provide the information you need to be successful expanding coverage for Early Intervention.
