DaSy is short for data systems—specifically, the Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems. IDEA is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. There are two early childhood programs in IDEA: early intervention (Part C of IDEA), which is for children ages birth through 2 with delays and disabilities and their families, and preschool special education […]
The main purpose of DaSy is to provide state Part C and Part B preschool programs with technical assistance in developing and enhancing integrated early childhood data systems to improve state capacity to collect, analyze, and report high-quality IDEA data. Back to FAQ page
Data systems are tools to improve programs and, ultimately, outcomes for children and families. Young children with disabilities are served in early intervention and preschool special education programs, but they also may be served in other early childhood programs in their communities such as Early Head Start, Head Start, child care, and state prekindergarten. Having […]
The DaSy Center is funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). Back to FAQ page
DaSy was originally funded for five years, from December 1, 2012, through November 30, 2017. They received an extension for a Year 6 and are funded through November 30, 2018. On September 30, 2019, DaSy was awarded a new five-year cooperative agreement. Back to FAQ page
The DaSy staff is composed of people from several organizations with expertise in early childhood and data system topics. If you are looking for someone in particular, please check the Our People page. DaSy staff members are from the following organizations: SRI International Frank Porter Graham (FPG) Child Development Institute at the University of North […]
For general questions, please contact DaSy online or call 650-859-3881. Mailing Address: The DaSy Center 333 Ravenswood Avenue, BS140 SRI International Menlo Park, CA 94025 For individual DaSy staff members, please use the Our People page. Back to FAQ page
You can see the latest news from DaSy on the home page of this website. You can also obtain updates by following @DaSyCenter on Twitter. DaSy staff members also make presentations at national meetings and conferences, and these are announced on the center website. Back to FAQ page
DaSy’s Home page and Events page are the best places to look for news and upcoming events and activities. Back to FAQ page
The Resources page on the DaSy website is the best place to find resources developed by DaSy as well as resources developed by other projects and organizations. Back to FAQ page
