IDIO 2020: Data Leadership in the Age of COVID-19 was designed for Part C and 619 Coordinators, Part C and Part B Data Managers, and parent leaders working on improving systems, programs, and practices; data and data systems; and outcomes for young children with disabilities and their families. The sessions helped participants increase their knowledge and skills related to the collection, analysis, and use of data to support children and families, including during disruptions such as COVID-19, and building the organizational capacity to support the implementation of evidence-based practices, including during disruptions such as COVID-19.

Meeting Agenda

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Monday October 19

Opening Plenary

• Welcome to IDIO 2020
  Welcome to the 1010 Improving Data, Improving Outcomes (IDIO) Virtual Convening, from Donna Spiker and Kathy Hebbeler, the Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (DaSy) Co-Directors. Over the next four days, we’ve designed what we hope will be interesting ...
• Welcome from OSEP
  Welcome to the the 2020 Improving Data, Improving Outcomes (IDIO) Virtual Convening from the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) by Larry Wexler, Division Director, and David Cantrell, Deputy Director, with an introduction by Meredith Miceli, DaSy Program Officer.
• Keynote: Information and Inquiry in Leadership
  This presentation focuses on the role of data systems that align states, districts, and principal preparation programs in supporting school leaders who use information effectively for informed, collaborative decision-making in leadership practice.
• Keynote: A Mother’s View: My Experience Raising a Son with Special Education Needs
  Judy Woodruff speaks about raising her oldest son, who was born with Spina Bifida, and who was presented with some learning challenges as he navigated K – 12. She also talks about his college experience.

Role-Alike Sessions

• What You Need to Know: Part C IDEA Data Reporting and Monitoring Updates
  Part C Coordinators are invited to join OSEP staff to hear updates related to the Part C SPP/APR, including the SSIP, as well as the launch of Differentiated Monitoring and Support (DMS) 2.0. OSEP will share information related to the ...
• What I Wish I Knew Then: Lessons Learned Designing and Managing State Data Systems
  In this DaSy presentation, former data managers share lessons they’ve learned designing and managing data systems based on their own state experience and their technical assistance with dozens of states.
• Change is a Given: New Requirements for Reporting Educational Environments for Preschoolers
  In this session, facilitated by IDC and ECTA staff, we will present information and have a discussion of the changes to the 618 Child Find data collection for preschool educational environments. Educational environments for children ages 3–5 will now require ...
• Essential Participation of Family Leaders and Shared Leadership in Part C and 619 Programs
  Calling all Part C and 619 Family Leaders! It takes teamwork to build effective state and local systems for young children with disabilities. You are an essential member of those teams, working in partnership with the other players.

Tuesday October 20

Concurrent Sessions, Block A

• Part C Data During COVID-19: Navigating the Next Six Months Together
  Given the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, states have many challenges and questions about the collection, reporting, interpretation, and use of their Part C data. In this session, we will focus on supporting Part C leaders with addressing the ...
• Race Equity and Leadership: Working to Strengthen Our Leadership and Build More Equitable Systems
  At this pivotal opportunity in history, we need strong leaders who are willing to ask tough questions, challenge the status quo, and call out biases and structural oppression. How can you become that kind of leader? This session is designed ...
• State Systemic Improvement Plans (SSIP): Where Do We Go From Here?
  Considering SSIP modifications due to COVID-19? Planning statewide scale-up or thinking about how to sustain infrastructure and practice improvements proposed in your SSIP? Considering a new State Identified Measurable Result (SIMR) or implementing different evidence-based practices? If you answered yes ...
• Using the Preschool Development Grants (PDG) to Build Inclusive Systems
  The Preschool Development Grants (PDG) present an opportunity for states to build more coordinated, inclusive state systems to better address the needs of all young children and their families including those with disabilities. Come learn about how Part C and ...
• Building A Culture of Data Use: You TOO Can Become a Data Leader!
  What is data leadership? How do data leaders create and sustain a culture of data use? How do we know what to focus on and if we’re doing it right? Join this interactive session to explore these questions and learn ...
• What It Takes for Practice Change: Evidence-Based Practices for Social-Emotional Outcomes
  The improvement of social and emotional outcomes for young children depends on practitioners using evidence-based practices in the support of families and the instruction of young children. Join this session to discuss what it takes to improve and sustain practice ...

Concurrent Sessions, Block B

• The Power of Data Linking: Increasing Your Capacity to Use Data
  Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, data linking has never been more urgent. Fortunately, technologies and administrative supports make linking feasible for Part C/619 data leaders. Participants will learn about the many considerations and benefits associated with internal agency data linking ...
• Leadership: Purpose with Passion
  Join a panel of state leaders who will share their roles in the development and pilot of the Part C and Part B/619 Leadership Initiative sponsored by the Early Childhood Personnel Center (ECPC). Strengthening the knowledge and skills of the ...
• Unlocking the Power of Qualitative Data with Data Visualization
  Data visualization is a powerful tool to report many types of data, including qualitative data. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, state and local Part C and 619 programs have had to think creatively and strategically about how to provide services ...
• System Supports for Virtual Coaching
  In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many states continue to provide Part C and 619 services online or via a hybrid model of remote and in-person. For programs that have moved to in-person, access is often limited to only ...
• Using Part C Family Outcomes Data to Examine Equity and Representativeness
  This presentation can help Part C staff and other stakeholders gain strategies for identifying representativeness in response rates and how to ensure all families’ voices are represented in family survey data.
• Using Child Outcomes Data to Understand Equity
  Part C and Part B 619 staff can learn from the reflections of their peers on analyzing child outcomes data with an equity mindset.

Wednesday October 21

Concurrent Sessions, Block B

• The Power of Data Linking: Increasing Your Capacity to Use Data
  Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, data linking has never been more urgent. Fortunately, technologies and administrative supports make linking feasible for Part C/619 data leaders. Participants will learn about the many considerations and benefits associated with internal agency data linking ...
• Leadership: Purpose with Passion
  Join a panel of state leaders who will share their roles in the development and pilot of the Part C and Part B/619 Leadership Initiative sponsored by the Early Childhood Personnel Center (ECPC). Strengthening the knowledge and skills of the ...
• Unlocking the Power of Qualitative Data with Data Visualization
  Data visualization is a powerful tool to report many types of data, including qualitative data. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, state and local Part C and 619 programs have had to think creatively and strategically about how to provide services ...
• System Supports for Virtual Coaching
  In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many states continue to provide Part C and 619 services online or via a hybrid model of remote and in-person. For programs that have moved to in-person, access is often limited to only ...
• Using Part C Family Outcomes Data to Examine Equity and Representativeness
  This presentation can help Part C staff and other stakeholders gain strategies for identifying representativeness in response rates and how to ensure all families’ voices are represented in family survey data.
• Using Child Outcomes Data to Understand Equity
  Part C and Part B 619 staff can learn from the reflections of their peers on analyzing child outcomes data with an equity mindset.

Concurrent Sessions, Block A

• Part C Data During COVID-19: Navigating the Next Six Months Together
  Given the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, states have many challenges and questions about the collection, reporting, interpretation, and use of their Part C data. In this session, we will focus on supporting Part C leaders with addressing the ...
• Race Equity and Leadership: Working to Strengthen Our Leadership and Build More Equitable Systems
  At this pivotal opportunity in history, we need strong leaders who are willing to ask tough questions, challenge the status quo, and call out biases and structural oppression. How can you become that kind of leader? This session is designed ...
• State Systemic Improvement Plans (SSIP): Where Do We Go From Here?
  Considering SSIP modifications due to COVID-19? Planning statewide scale-up or thinking about how to sustain infrastructure and practice improvements proposed in your SSIP? Considering a new State Identified Measurable Result (SIMR) or implementing different evidence-based practices? If you answered yes ...
• Using the Preschool Development Grants (PDG) to Build Inclusive Systems
  The Preschool Development Grants (PDG) present an opportunity for states to build more coordinated, inclusive state systems to better address the needs of all young children and their families including those with disabilities. Come learn about how Part C and ...
• Building A Culture of Data Use: You TOO Can Become a Data Leader!
  What is data leadership? How do data leaders create and sustain a culture of data use? How do we know what to focus on and if we’re doing it right? Join this interactive session to explore these questions and learn ...
• What It Takes for Practice Change: Evidence-Based Practices for Social-Emotional Outcomes
  The improvement of social and emotional outcomes for young children depends on practitioners using evidence-based practices in the support of families and the instruction of young children. Join this session to discuss what it takes to improve and sustain practice ...

Thursday October 22

Closing Plenary

• Closing Keynote: Responding to the Moment: Harnessing Data to Promote Equity
  This IDIO 2020 keynote provides Part C and Part B 619 staff with foundational concepts related to date and equity.
• OSEP Updates & Implementation of Part B and Part C of IDEA during the Pandemic
  Laurie VanderPloeg leads OSEP in the work to improve the outcomes of children with disabilities and families through the funding of the IDEA Part B formula grants as well as the IDEA discretionary programs by issuing idea determinations and most ...
• Closing Comments on IDIO 2020
  Many thanks to all of our presenters, TA centers, the DaSy center, and our core planning team led by Kathryn Morrison and Ruth Littlefield who kept everything running on time. We also thank all the Part C and 619 coordinators ...

Sponsors

IDIO 2020 was sponsored by DaSy, in collaboration with the Early Childhood Technical Assistance ( ECTA) Center, the Early Childhood Personnel Center (ECPC), and the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI).