This 2014 letter provides guidance on the amendments to FERPA by the Uninterrupted Scholars Act that permit educational agencies and institutions to disclose education records of students in foster care to State and county social service agencies or child welfare agencies. The statute also amended the requirement that educational agencies and institutions notify parents before […]
This 2014 letter from OSEP asserts that states may permit the use of electronic mail to distribute IEPs and related documents, such as progress reports, to parents, provided that the parents and the school district agree to use the electronic mail option, and the states take the necessary steps to ensure that there are appropriate […]
This 2014 template is intended to assist states with the creation of a one-page overview of their early childhood integrated data system to share with external audiences. The template includes prompts for developing a statement of purpose including the scope and benefits of the system. Published by: State Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS) State Support Team […]
This 2014 publication provides guidance on handling situations in which engaging stakeholders may be challenging, such as working with stakeholders who have goals that compete with those of the project or maintaining stakeholders through transitions. The resource provides helpful advice on identifying, educating, and articulating expectations to stakeholders. Published by: State Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS) […]
This 2014 policy brief discusses the transition to International Classification of Diseases – 10th revision (ICD-10), a revised coding system to track diagnoses and procedures. As of October 1, 2014, all health plans, health data clearinghouses, and health care providers that transmit health information electronically must use this new, significantly broader, coding system diagnoses and […]
This 2014 report summarizes the responses to an annual survey of all Part C coordinators on implementation issues and challenges. Published by: IDEA Infant & Toddler Coordinators Association (ITCA) 2014 Infant Toddler Coordinators Association (ITCA) Tipping Points Survey (PDF)
This 2014 report outlines the first comprehensive framework that policymakers can follow to build a system of evidence-based governing. By leveraging the power of this approach, governments can reduce wasteful spending, expand innovative programs, and strengthen accountability. Published by: Pew Charitable Trusts Evidence-Based Policymaking: A Guide for Effective Government (PDF)
This 2014 report describes our nation’s progress in providing free appropriate public education for all children with disabilities and early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families; ensuring the rights of these children and their families are protected; assisting states and localities in providing education to these children; and assessing the […]
This 2013 document describes the steps to collecting and analyzing data to answer causal questions about what has produced outcomes and impacts that have been observed. Published by: Better Evaluation Understand Causes of Outcomes and Impacts
This 2015 revision of a 2012 document summarizes the requirements for the written agreements under the studies exception and the audit or evaluation exception as specified in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Published by: Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Written Agreement Checklist
