Category Archives: 2014

Data Visualization: A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Numbers

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This 2014 webinar is an encore presentation from the 2013 Improving Data, Improving Outcomes conference and explores the “why’s, what’s and how’s” of visualizing data. Different approaches that some states have used to display data in innovative and visually interesting ways as a means to better understand and communicate data are presented. The accompanying resource […]

SSIP Phase I: Data Analysis

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This information was part of a 2014 SSIP webinar series.  The webinar provided information about the Phase I Data Analysis process; resources and strategies that can support this process; and ideas for engaging stakeholders. Presented by Megan Vinh, Christina Kasprzak, Beth Tolley, Kyla Patterson, & Shannon Dunstan on April 8, 2014. SSIP Phase I: Data Analysis

Everyone On Board: How to Engage Reluctant Stakeholders and Stakeholders Experiencing Leadership Transitions

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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) […]

Health Policy Brief: Transitioning to ICD-10

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 […]

Current Status and Future Priorities: Statewide Data Systems for IDEA Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education

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Conference: Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI) Date: February 2014 Presenters: Donna Spiker, Kathleen Hebbeler, Martha Diefendorf & Taletha Derrington This poster displays selected findings about the current status of Part C and Part B 619 data systems and where states are in moving to improve their data systems. Poster: Current Status and […]

Current State Analysis on FERPA and HIPAA Challenges to Accessing Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education Data

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Conference: Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI) Date: February 2014 Presenters: Baron Rodriguez, Donna Spiker & Missy Cochenour This poster presents multiple case studies from across the country to highlight promising practices about researcher access to state data and understanding of privacy and confidentiality considerations, and ways that data can be used to […]