Category Archives: 2015

Exploring the Role of Part C and Section 619 Participation in Designing and Using Linked/Integrated Early Childhood Data

Conference: DaSy-ECIDS Topical Meeting Date: March 2015 Presenters: Missy Cochenour, Kathi Gillaspy, Grace Kelley, Denise Mauzy, Amy Nicholas, Jeff Sellers, and Sharon Walsh This presentation and associated handouts give states an introduction to the advantages/value of linked/integrated data and participating in their state’s Early Childhood Integrated Data System (ECIDS). It is intended to increase knowledge […]

Early Learning is One of Six Priorities in SLDS Competition

Recently, the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) invited State Educational Agencies to apply for new grants to design, develop, and implement Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS) to accurately manage, analyze, disaggregate, and use individual student data. This competition focuses on enhancing States’ capacity to use longitudinal data systems to identify problems and drive improvement efforts. […]

SSIP Topical Page on ECTA Website

The Early Childhood Technical Assistance (ECTA) Center‘s new State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) topical page highlights information and relevant links from Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) about the SSIP Phase I process, SSIP-related webinars from ECTA Center and other TA partners, and information on joining Communities of Practice focusing on this important work.

Access to and Examination of Records

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This 2015 training module takes a detailed look at a parent’s rights to access and examine the early intervention records of their child. It includes a slideshow presentation, trainer’s guide explaining all content, speakers notes, and multiple handouts. Published by: National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) Access to and Examination of Records Online […]

Introduction to Procedural Safeguards

This 2015 module takes a detailed look at the procedural safeguards included in Part C of IDEA. The procedural safeguards in Part C of IDEA are designed to protect the rights of parents and their infant or toddler with a disability, as well as give families and early intervention lead agencies a way to resolve disputes. Published by: Center […]

IDEA Section 618 Data Products

This website publicly reports the IDEA Section 618 data and associated documentation. This site hosts: IDEA Section 618 data files (historical and newly released data); Data Documentation Files which will provide information about the data elements and format of the data files; data notes associated with the IDEA Section 618 data files; and links to […]

2015 Early Childhood Privacy and Confidentiality Workshop

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Conference: Early Childhood Privacy and Confidentiality Workshop Date: February 2015 Presenters: Baron Rodriguez, Frank Miller, Joyce Popp, Sharon Walsh, Robin Nelson, & Missy Cochenour This presentation is focused on the privacy and security of data in the early childhood sector. State teams were invited to participate in an all-day training where they learned about FERPA […]

DaSy Data System Framework: A Tool for Building High-Quality State Part C and Section 619 Data Systems

This 2015 webinar introduces the key components of the DaSy Data System Framework. DaSy staff and state representatives share the potential uses of the framework for improving Part C and/or 619 data systems and improving the quality and use of IDEA data. The associated self-assessment tool and resource collection are also discussed. Presented by Kellen […]