To address the impact of privacy regulations on the exchange of information among EHDI, Part C, health providers, and families, NCHAM has gathered information from various states regarding how they facilitate the exchange of information with other EHDI stakeholders.
Category Archives: 2021
IDEA Child Outcomes Highlights for FFY2019
Between FFY2018 and 2019 there were declines in the percentage of children making gains (Summary Statement 1) and those reaching age expectations (Summary statement 2) in Part C and the percentage of children reaching age expectations (Summary statement 2) in Preschool Part B. The percentage of children making gains (Summary Statement 1) in Part B Preschool held relatively steady from FFY2018 to FFY 2019. Reasons states have provided for declines in state performance include: changes to state data collection methods, data quality issues, and potential impacts of COVID-19. Further analyses are needed to understand this trend.
Summary of State and Jurisdictional Eligibility Definitions for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities Under IDEA Part C
This infographic summarizes national variations in eligibility policies for infants and toddlers from birth to age 3 enrolling in early intervention programs under Part C of IDEA.
Authentic Stakeholder Engagement: Why, How and What (Purpose, Process and Results)
Our early childhood community, including state and local personnel, families, and the larger community, has an interest in supporting our young children with disabilities.
Evaluation During Disruptions: Course Corrections and Other Considerations
What should you do when a large-scale disruption makes your evaluation impossible to implement as planned? Evaluators across the nation are facing this problem as a result of the extraordinary […]
Improving Part C Results and Compliance: A Six-Step Inquiry Cycle
This six-step inquiry process helps states improve educational results and functional outcomes for children with disabilities while ensuring compliance with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) through state monitoring activities.
Part C Data Processes Toolkit
This DaSy toolkit provides customizable data collection protocols to document data processes for the lead agency.
Breadth of the Three Child Outcomes
The three child outcomes, measured by early intervention and early childhood special education systems, encompass functional skills and behaviors that are meaningful for a child’s participation in everyday routines. They […]
Building Effective Virtual Teams for Stakeholder Engagement
Having a robust stakeholder engagement plan is important. As states work to engage a broad range of stakeholders on an ongoing basis, virtual strategies and methods continue to be important – even as face-to-face gatherings start to increase after the pandemic.
Using Data to Lead for Equity in Early Childhood
This presentation provides Part C and Part B 619 staff with an introduction to the importance of data leadership in promoting equity.