December 2020 The ECTA and DaSy Center staff completed their national child outcomes data analysis. Watch this webinar recording to learn more about national performance data for indicators C3 and […]
Category Archives: ECTA Center
Assessment Tools for Planning Instruction and Monitoring Young Children’s Progress Remotely
This table includes instruments that compare a child’s performance against a set of standards or criteria that often reflect developmental sequences. Assessment Tools for Planning Instruction and Monitoring Young Children’s […]
Norm-Referenced Assessment Tools for Children Birth to Age Five Years with Potential for Remote Administration for Eligibility Determination
This table includes standardized instruments which provide information on a child’s performance relative to a norming group. Norm-Referenced Assessment Tools for Children Birth to Age Five Years with Potential for […]
Screening Tools for Children Birth to Age Five Years with Potential for Remote Administration
This table includes tools which provide information about whether a child’s performance is consistent with age-expected functioning or needs further evaluation. Screening Tools for Children Birth to Age Five Years […]
Recommendations for Re-Opening Face-to-Face Sessions for Inclusionary Preschools and Early Care Centers
ECTA Center and the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI) created a resource to assist classroom practitioners, program directors, and administrators to design inclusive educational environments as early childhood […]
Reaffirming Key Early Childhood Practices During a Pandemic
ECTA Center hosted a series of discussions between Spring-Summer 2020 with teachers, providers, administrators, and families. This resource describes key aspects of appropriate, evidence-based early childhood practices during a pandemic. […]
FAQ: Regarding the Delivery of IDEA Early Childhood Services During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
This resource provides guidance to Part C and Part B 619 coordinators guidance on how to provide IDEA services during the COVID-19 pandemic. FAQs Regarding the Delivery of IDEA Early […]
COVID-19 Family Resources
ECTA Center, an OSEP-funded early childhood TA center that DaSy collaborates with extensively, is designated as the national hub for COVID-19 information for families. This infographic helps families navigate the […]
Determining A Child’s Eligibility for Early Intervention Services Remotely
Included here are guidance, considerations, and resources for state staff and local practitioners who are determining Part C eligibility remotely. As a result of COVID-19, many states are having to […]
IDEA Child Outcomes Highlights for FFY2018
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funds programs providing services designed to assist children with a range of delays and disabilities in achieving individualized developmental and functional goals. The […]