OSEP provides differentiated monitoring and support (DMS) to states as part of its Results Driven Accountability (RDA) system. Under RDA, OSEP shifted from monitoring solely on compliance to monitoring and support focused on both compliance and improving results for children with disabilities.
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IDEA Part C Data Notes
The IDEA Part C Data Notes brief describes the purpose of data notes for Part C 618 data collections and how they are used in OSEP’s data quality review process. This resource also provides tips and best practices for writing and submitting data notes. IDEA Part C Data Notes
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2018 SPP/APR Indicator Analyses for Part B and Part C
On November 23, 2020, The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) released its annual report on implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Please share widely as states are beginning their new SPP/APR submissions. OSEP will host a session in January 2021 to seek feedback on the FFY 2018 […]
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.
OSEP’s Fast Facts: Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities
In 2018-2019, 409,315 infants and toddlers, birth through age 2, with disabilities and their families received early intervention services under IDEA Part C. OSEP’s newest Fast Facts: Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities takes a closer look at what their data tells us about this population.
OSEP Launches IDEA Data Collection Infographics Initiative!
OSEP announced a new initiative featuring a series of products called OSEP Fast Facts. The first Fast Facts looks at data surrounding students with autism.
SSIP Evaluation Workshops: Introductory Webinar
This webinar introduced an exciting opportunity to participate in two online workshop series for Part C and Part B 619 program staff: evaluating infrastructure improvements, and evaluating early intervention/early childhood special education practice change and fidelity. Each workshop series will involve hands-on work and offer concrete strategies for improving or fine-tuning your SSIP evaluation plan. […]