Category Archives: 2026

Developing Data Sharing Agreements: A Guide for IDEA Part C and ECSE Who Want to Share, Link, or Integrate Data with Other Programs

State EI and ECSE programs are working together to share more data and information with each other and other programs to support effective service delivery. This document offers considerations for entering into a data sharing agreement (DSA), as well as recommended actions for creating and implementing a DSA. It also outlines key differences between a […]

Are You Ready for Part C Child Count and Settings Data Submission?

The July 29, 2026, IDEA Part C Child Count and Settings data submission to the Office of Special Education Programs via EDPass is coming soon. The IDEA Part C Child Count and Settings collection consists of two components: the Child Count data, which reflect the number of children receiving early intervention services; and the Settings data, which report on the primary setting where children receive early intervention services (i.e., home, community, or early childhood programs).

Data Linking and Integration – Special Collection

Special Collections » Data Linking and Integration Overview Checking Data & Assessing Partner Readiness Formalizing Data Linking Linking & Analyzing Data Sustaining Data Linking & State Examples This collection provides resources specifically helpful for states as they work toward linking data between Part C and Part B 619 programs and/or with other programs within a […]