The Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Rating Fidelity Tool provides state, regional, or local staff a systematic way to review COS forms and evidence about the child’s functioning to assess the quality, timeliness, and accuracy of the COS ratings.
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Episode 4: From Compliance to Data Culture: Wisconsin’s Journey with the Child Outcome Summary Knowledge Check
In this episode of DaSy Talks, hosts Howard Morrison and Jenna Nguyen sit down with Michelle Ogorek and Sandy Miller to explore how Wisconsin is strengthening child outcomes data quality through the Child Outcome Summary Knowledge Check, or COS-KC.
Collaborating with State Data Partners to Improve Results: The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program Outcomes Dashboard
Learn how state leaders of IDEA and MIECHV programs can collaborate to use this data resource to improve program outcomes.
Developing Data Sharing Agreements: A Guide for IDEA Part C and ECSE Who Want to Share, Link, or Integrate Data with Other Programs
State EI and ECSE programs are working together to share more data and information with each other and other programs to support effective service delivery. This document offers considerations for entering into a data sharing agreement (DSA), as well as recommended actions for creating and implementing a DSA. It also outlines key differences between a […]
Are You Ready for Part C Child Count and Settings Data Submission?
The July 29, 2026, IDEA Part C Child Count and Settings data submission to the Office of Special Education Programs via EDPass is coming soon. The IDEA Part C Child Count and Settings collection consists of two components: the Child Count data, which reflect the number of children receiving early intervention services; and the Settings data, which report on the primary setting where children receive early intervention services (i.e., home, community, or early childhood programs).
IDEA Early Childhood Data and ECIDS: Current Status, Challenges, and Advice
This infographic highlights the current status of IDEA early childhood data in ECIDS, the challenges states face building such systems, and states’ advice for successful implementation.
Strengthening Family Engagement Through DaSy TA
This blog discusses how the Family Data Leaders initiative supports Parent Centers and family leaders in developing skills to understand and use data for systems improvement.
Key Findings From the 2023 State of the States Survey on IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems
The 2023 survey collected responses from 96 program leaders across 56 states, territories, and entities, providing a national picture of the capabilities of state EI and ECSE data systems, including how data are stored, linked, and used to support program improvement.
Part C Directory File Submission Office Hours (2025–26)
As the 2025–2026 EDPass submission cycle begins, DaSy is offering support for the Part C Directory file (FS029).
Episode 3: Building Trust and Powering Decisions: Utah’s Journey with an Early Childhood Integrated Data System
In this episode of DaSy Talks, hosts Howard Morrison and Jenna Nguyen sit down with Lisa Davenport and Jennifer Floyd to explore how Utah built and strengthened its Early Childhood Integrated Data System (ECIDS) by including Part C data.