In 2023-2024, DaSy partnered with the ECTA and the Waters Center for Systems Thinking to facilitate a multi-state cohort on integrating data processes and systems thinking to make meaningful, sustainable change for children with disabilities and their families. This cohort strengthened the capacity of state staff to effectively use data in conjunction with the Habits of a Systems Thinker to guide decision making related to improving access, services, and results for young children with disabilities and their families.
Category Archives: Blog Post
Part C Data Tips: News and Resources for the FFY 2024 SPP/APR
Stay up to date on this year’s templates, changes, and supports. Check out this summary of new guidance, office hours, and important reminders.
National Data About Young Children with Disabilities: Collaborating with State Data Partners
Learn about how DaSy’s brief Exploring National Data About Young Children with Disabilities can support your work.
Part C Data Tips: Getting Ready for Dispute Resolution & More
Stay on track this fall with DaSy’s tips and tools for managing Part C data deadlines, including the November 19 Dispute Resolution submission.
What DaSy Can Do for You: Spotlight on Tools, Resources, and TA Opportunities
Have you ever wondered what the DaSy Center can do for you—or how we can support your state? DaSy’s recent webinar is packed with insights and resources for states. DaSy works with states to improve their capacity to collect, report, analyze and use high-quality IDEA Part C Early Intervention and IDEA Part B 619 Early Childhood Special Education data (IDEA Data Fundamentals).
Are You Ready for IDEA Part C Child Count?
The July 30, 2025, 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).
Part C Data Dashboards: From Idea to Reality
State Part C (early intervention) programs must report annually to the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) about how well the programs supported families to understand their rights, advocate for their children’s needs, and support their children’s learning and development.
Part C Data Tips: You’re Done with SPP APR, Now What?
Now that the SPP/APR submissions are done, take time to reflect, regroup, and prepare—laying the groundwork now will make next year’s process much smoother.
Part C Data Tips: New Resources and Special Office Hours for SPP/APR Season
As Part C Data Managers and Coordinators head into the SPP/APR reporting season, balancing deadlines for data collection, reporting, and compliance is key. For those preparing the SPP/APR, there are several critical resources available to support your work.
Statewide Data Integration Initiatives: IDEA Part C and FERPA Considerations
Have you been approached about having your Part C program participate in a statewide integrated data system initiative, such as an ECIDS or SLDS? Or is your program’s participation already in the works?