Category Archives: Tool

COS Form and Documenting Evidence

The Child Outcomes Summary Form is a mechanism to document rating decisions and provide evidence that supports the rating from multiple sources.

Crosswalk Comparisons of FFY 2024 to FFY 2023 Part B & Part C SPP/APR Templates

These Crosswalks detail the changes in the Part B & C SPP/APR FFY 2024 Templates compared to the Part B & C SPP/APR FFY 2023 Templates.

Preparing for DMS 2.0

Preparation is the foundation to a successful DMS 2.0 process. ECTA, CADRE, DaSy, and CIFR developed clear steps to help you get prepared.

IDEA Part C Dispute Resolution Data Tool for EDPass Submission

Updated on Oct. 8, 2025. This tool is designed to provide assistance to IDEA Part C Data Managers and other EDPass users to submit the state dispute resolution data due November 19, 2025.

Summary Statement Calculator

Convert your state’s OSEP progress category data for the three child outcomes to the summary statements. This calculator can be used by all states to generate percentages related to the summary statements, regardless of the child outcomes measurement approach.

IDEA Part C Child Count and Settings Data Tool for EDPass Submission

This tool provides assistance to IDEA Part C Data Managers and other EDPass users to submit the state 2024 child count and settings data due July 30. The tool offers a way to ensure accuracy of IDEA Part C Child Count and Settings data prior to official submission.

Instructions for Reviewing and Submitting the State FS029 Directory File in EDPass

Office Hours DaSy is hosting open, ‘come and go’ office hours for reviewing and submitting the Directory file on May 7 and 14 at 1:00 PT / 4:00pm ET. Learn […]

Child Outcomes Year-to-Year and Local-to-State Meaningful Differences Calculator

Use this tool to compare child outcomes summary statements across years and compare local child outcomes data to the rest of the state. This Excel-based calculator uses statistical formulas to determine if local and state level differences and the year-to-year differences in summary statements are likely due to factors other than chance (i.e., statistically different).

Timeline of Common Child Outcomes Measurement-Related Activities: Part B Preschool

This tool provides a timeline of common activities that state and local Part B preschool programs undertake to collect and use early childhood outcomes data. The tool presents activities essential for federal reporting as well as other best practices.