This 2009 document focuses on a model and processes for creating sustainable systems change in state early intervention and early childhood special education programs administered under IDEA. It describes how […]
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Improving Child Outcomes With Data-Based Decision Making: Collecting Data
This 2009 article details how three teachers learn better ways to collect data, choose the right measurement tool, and interpret data to inform their teaching decisions. Published by: Young Exceptional […]
Choosing a Common Language: Terms and Definitions Used in the State Performance Plan (SPP) and the Annual Performance Report (APR)
This document defines terminology used in the SPP/APR development process. Published by: Michigan Department of Education Choosing a Common Language: Terms and Definitions Used in the State Performance Plan (SPP) […]
How state education agencies in the Northeast and Islands Region support data-driven decision-making in districts and schools
This 2009 report examines the initiatives of state education agencies in the Northeast and Islands Region to support data-driven decision making in districts and schools and describes the service providers […]
Parent-Teacher Conference Tip Sheets for Principals, Teachers and Parents
These 2009 three tip sheets—for principals, teachers, and parents— were created so that parents and educators enter conferences with shared expectations and increased ability to work together to improve children’s […]
Using Unique Identifiers to Promote Data Sharing Between Part C and Part B
This 2009 policy brief provides an overview of six states that use unique identifiers to link data between Part C and B, and discusses the development of these systems. Published […]
2009 Kids Count Data Book
This 2009 annual data book provides thoughts on the state of data use in systems serving children and describes the need for improvements in early childhood and special education systems […]
ED Facts: Special Education in the New National Education Data System
This 2007 report analyzes the US DOE’s development and implementation of the New National Education Data System. Published by: National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) ED Facts: […]
HIPAA Basics
This 2005 document provides an overview of The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which includes provisions on the sharing of health care data and information. Published […]
Unique Student Identifiers
This 2004 brief summarizes information gathered by Project Forum on states’ use of unique student identifiers. Published by: National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) Unique Student Identifiers