This 2010 report is a case study of Pennsylvania’s progress (as of 2009) toward building and using early childhood data systems. Published by: National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) A […]
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State Longitudinal Data Systems for Tracking Outcomes for Students with Disabilities through Postsecondary Activities
This 2010 policy brief discusses SLDS K-12 and beyond. Although it is not focused on early childhood, it provides important insights on data collection, integration of special and general education […]
Improving Child Outcomes With Data-Based Decision Making: Collecting Data
This 2009 article details how three teachers learn better ways to collect data, choose the right measurement tool, and interpret data to inform their teaching decisions. Published by: Young Exceptional […]
How state education agencies in the Northeast and Islands Region support data-driven decision-making in districts and schools
This 2009 report examines the initiatives of state education agencies in the Northeast and Islands Region to support data-driven decision making in districts and schools and describes the service providers […]
Parent-Teacher Conference Tip Sheets for Principals, Teachers and Parents
These 2009 three tip sheets—for principals, teachers, and parents— were created so that parents and educators enter conferences with shared expectations and increased ability to work together to improve children’s […]
Using Unique Identifiers to Promote Data Sharing Between Part C and Part B
This 2009 policy brief provides an overview of six states that use unique identifiers to link data between Part C and B, and discusses the development of these systems. Published […]
2009 Kids Count Data Book
This 2009 annual data book provides thoughts on the state of data use in systems serving children and describes the need for improvements in early childhood and special education systems […]
ED Facts: Special Education in the New National Education Data System
This 2007 report analyzes the US DOE’s development and implementation of the New National Education Data System. Published by: National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) ED Facts: […]
HIPAA Basics
This 2005 document provides an overview of The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which includes provisions on the sharing of health care data and information. Published […]
Unique Student Identifiers
This 2004 brief summarizes information gathered by Project Forum on states’ use of unique student identifiers. Published by: National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) Unique Student Identifiers