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 […]
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Data Leadership Competencies Self Assessment
The self-assessment allows individuals and data teams to examine their status on each of the Data Leadership Competencies and develop a plan for building competencies based on the results of the assessment. An individual can use the self-assessment to guide their own professional development as a data leader. The group of individuals who make up […]
DaSy Data System Framework
Supporting Part C and Part B 619 programs developing state data systems.
2021 State of the States Brief: Data Availability for Part B 619 Programs
State Part B data systems that contain high-quality early childhood special education (ECSE, IDEA Section B 619) content and functionality allow state staff to answer critical questions about their programs and the children and families they serve. The 2021 State of the States Survey data show that most ECSE programs had state data systems that […]
Data Linking Toolkit
This DaSy toolkit provides an overview of data linking and tools to support Part C and Part B 619 program staff as they consider, prepare, and successfully link their data.
Exploring National Data About Young Children with Disabilities
The purpose of this brief is to increase states’ awareness of national data resources that can support states in sharing, linking, integrating, and using data on young children with disabilities to enhance the provision of early intervention (EI) and early childhood special education (ECSE) services. The audience for this brief includes states’ early childhood leaders working to improve outcomes for young children with disabilities and their families.
2021 State of the States Brief: Part C Data System Capacity
High-quality state early intervention (IDEA Part C) data systems enable state staff to use data to improve their programs and results for children and families. This Brief provides an overview of states’ early intervention data system capacity and describes differences based on lead agency type.
Supporting Idaho and Washington to Implement Statewide Systems to Improve Outcomes for Young Children with Disabilities and their Families
Since the implementation of SSIP, DaSy and ECTA have tailored TA to meet the specific needs of each state. At a minimum, this involved TA specialists reviewing and providing input on states’ yearly SSIP documentation before submission to OSEP.
Analysis Steps Used to Generate National Estimates for Progress Categories, Summary Statements, and Results FFY 2022
National estimates were determined by weighting and combining data from states that met criteria for high-quality data. Weighting allows states that serve larger numbers of children to exert more influence on the national estimates.
IDEA Child Outcomes Highlights for FFY 2022
This provides an analysis of the FFY 2022 IDEA Child Outcomes highlights. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funds programs providing services designed to assist children with a range of delays and disabilities in achieving individualized developmental and functional goals. There are two types of programs. Part C Early Intervention is for children ages birth–2, and Part B Preschool is for children ages 3–5.