The COVID-19 pandemic presented unique challenges for states’ Part C and Part B 619 data collection and reporting. The spring 2021 State of the States survey provides a snapshot of the types of data states and territories were able to collect during the early stage of the pandemic (between late 2020 and early 2021) and how they collected the data. Lessons learned from the pandemic can help states improve data collection around telehealth services and prepare for future data disruptions, such as natural disasters.
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Application for Technical Assistance (TA) on Integrating Child Outcomes Measurement and IEP Processes
Part C Data Tips – Start of A New Reporting Year
The Part C Data Managers Learning Community recommends these top Part C Annual Data tasks to tackle now as “SPP/APR Season” is quickly approaching.
Poster: DaSy, The Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems
Conference: OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2023 Presenter: Sue Barlow, Michelle Lewis, Nicholas Ortiz, Kellen Reid In this poster from the 2023 OSEP Leadership Conference, DaSy highlights its mission, services, […]
Data Sharing Agreement Checklist: Early Hearing Detection, and Intervention Program (EHDI) and Part C
This checklist has been developed by the EHDI Outcomes Committee as a resource for state Part C and EHDI staff to use as they develop Data Sharing Agreements, consistent with the federal requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Expanding your SLDS to Include Special Populations
Conference: NCES STATS-DC Date: August 2023 Presenter: Ginger Elliott-Teague, Erik Friend, Kathi Gillaspy, Leah Piatt The presenters highlighted why states should incorporate data about special child populations into the SLDS […]
Navigating IDEA and FERPA To Protect Privacy in Today’s Early Childhood World
September 22, 2023. This webinar will discuss the protection of personally identifiable information (PII) and data sharing from the standpoint of IDEA and Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requirements. Topics important to privacy such as – confidentiality, participating agencies, data sharing, access, records, parental consent, increased use of technology in communication and telehealth options will be addressed.
Part C Data Managers Listening Session on OSEP General Supervision Guidance
August 22, 2023, 11:00 am-12:00 pm PT / 2:00-3:00 pm ET OSEP’s recently released a guidance document: State’s General Supervision Responsibilities under Parts B and C of the IDEA: Monitoring, […]
Deficit Narratives: How We Can Change Our Perspective
Deficit narratives imply that the children, not the schools or programs, need to change in order to improve educational outcomes and experiences. How can we turn those statements around to place the responsibility on schools and programs to ensure equitable outcomes for all children, regardless of their identity characteristics, geographic location, socioeconomic status, or any other label?
Cultivating Quality COS Conversations: Tips from Families and Practitioners
Conference: DEC & ISEI Joint Conference 2022 Date: September 28, 2022 Presenters: Naomi Younggren, Lauren Barton, Stephanie Moss, Henry Matthews This session reviewed how children’s functioning relative to age-expectations is […]