BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//DaSy Center - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:DaSy Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dasycenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for DaSy Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115734 CREATED:20201110T215318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220903T043029Z UID:8223-1605794400-1605798000@dasycenter.org SUMMARY:State-Researcher Partnerships to Improve Equity in EI/ECSE DESCRIPTION:Learn about the ongoing collaboration between the Oregon Department of Education and researchers at University of Oregon and Oregon Health and Sciences University\, using state-level data systems to characterize variability in access to EI/ECSE in early intervention (Part C) and early childhood special education (Part B).\nPresenters will share the findings of two studies which used Oregon’s EI/ECSE electronic records system to examine differences in referrals\, evaluation\, and eligibility placement by children’s ethnicity and home language background.\nPresenters will also share how this collaboration may result in solutions aimed at enhancing equity in Oregon’s EI/ECSE systems.\nLearn a process for establishing state-researcher partnerships to examine state-level trends regarding service provision to diverse children in your states and develop policy recommendations that reduce such concerns.\n  \nState-Researcher Partnerships to Improve Equity in EI/ECSE\nNovember 19\, 2020\n2-3 pm ET URL:https://dasycenter.org/eventcalendar/state-researcher-partnerships-to-improve-equity-in-ei-ecse/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="DaSy Center":MAILTO:dasycenter@sri.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115734 CREATED:20201117T172537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210403T004758Z UID:8260-1607090400-1607094000@dasycenter.org SUMMARY:Digging Deeper into Inclusion in Colorado: National Implications for the Utility of Indicator Six and Quality Improvement DESCRIPTION:While Colorado as a state has the highest Indicator 6 data in the country\, the Preschool Team at the Colorado Department of Education sought to more deeply understand the quality of inclusive practices being implemented in publicly funded preschool classrooms across the state. This webinar will describe a study that was conducted to gather information from special educators and related service providers on how inclusive practices are implemented in programs and inform barriers to inclusion at the local policy and procedural level. Results of this study will be shared along with next steps the state will take to move forward to improve the dosage and quality of inclusive practices delivered to children.\nDigging Deeper into Inclusion in Colorado: National Implications for the Utility of Indicator Six and Quality Improvement\nDecember 4\, 2020 2-3 pm ET URL:https://dasycenter.org/eventcalendar/digging-deeper-into-inclusion-in-colorado-national-implications-for-the-utility-of-indicator-six-and-quality-improvement/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210119T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210119T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115734 CREATED:20201223T004753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210108T175902Z UID:8459-1611061200-1611061200@dasycenter.org SUMMARY:Creating Accessible Documents and Reports – Part 2 of a 2-part series on 508 Compliance DESCRIPTION:Creating Accessible Documents and Reports Webinar\nWant to get familiar with the standards and best practices for creating accessible reports and documents? Join us on January 19\, from 1-2:30 PM ET\, for the Creating Accessible Documents and Reports Webinar – Part 2 of a 2-part series on 508 Compliance. \nThis introductory-level webinar will address the standards and best practices for creating accessible reports and documents. Learn about the core accessibility principles that creators should keep in mind when authoring original documents or remediating inaccessible documents. These principles can be applied to the creation of Excel and PDF documents. \nWe will share tools and resources to aid participants in determining if documents meet accessibility criteria. \nThis webinar is for Data Managers and Coordinators looking to ensure their reports are 508 compliant so that people with disabilities can access and use the documents. \nNote: For accessibility information specific to Microsoft Word\, view Part 1 of this series – Creating 508 Compliant Reports to Ensure Accessibility for All – presented on December 8\, 2020 and available on the DaSy Center website.\n\nRegister for this Webinar URL:https://dasycenter.org/eventcalendar/creating-accessible-documents-and-reports-part-2-of-a-2-part-series-on-508-compliance/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115734 CREATED:20210420T142427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T164032Z UID:8963-1619622000-1619625600@dasycenter.org SUMMARY:Identification and Referral of Children with Deaf-Blindness DESCRIPTION:The identification and referral of infants and toddlers who are deaf-blind requires coordination and collaboration at state and national levels. A key responsibility of the National Center on Deaf-Blindness (NCDB) and state deaf-blind projects (SDBPs) is to work with national and state partners and systems to identify and refer children who are deaf-blind as early as possible in order to link families to appropriate services\, resources\, and support. \nIn this webinar\, ECTA\, ITCA and DaSy will join with NCDB to provide an overview of the Deaf-Blind TA Network and the unique opportunities that exist for inter-agency collaboration through training and technical assistance. In concert with NCDB\, state deaf-blind projects provide technical assistance to help ensure that family members\, early intervention providers\, special and general education teachers\, and related services personnel have access to the specialized training and tools needed to address the early intervention\, educational and related services needs of children who are deaf-blind. \nPart C Coordinators are invited to share the registration link with other Part C staff for them to register for this event. Live captions will be avaialable. URL:https://dasycenter.org/eventcalendar/identification-and-referral-of-children-with-deaf-blindness/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115734 CREATED:20210423T204846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T145107Z UID:8968-1620144000-1620147600@dasycenter.org SUMMARY:Opportunities Under ARP for State Data System Development or Enhancements DESCRIPTION:The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was signed into law on March 11\, 2021. Under ARP\, $250 million will be allocated for IDEA Part C grant awards as a one-time only supplemental to the FFY 2021 funds. \nJoin DaSy and other state staff on Tuesday\, May 4 at 4pm ET to chat with your colleagues\, discuss the available ARP funds\, learn about possibilities for developing or enhancing a state data system using ARP funds\, and review DaSy resources\, including the availability of technical assistance to support Part C systems in these efforts. \nNote** Registration for this discussion is only open to Part C Coordinators\, Part C Data Managers\, and state monitoring and data staff.** \n Register for this event URL:https://dasycenter.org/eventcalendar/opportunities-under-arp-for-state-data-system-development-or-enhancements/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210621T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210621T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115734 CREATED:20210602T215722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T051242Z UID:9067-1624291200-1624294800@dasycenter.org SUMMARY:What DaSy Can Do for You! Webinar DESCRIPTION:Looking for more information on the Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (DaSy)\, but don’t know where to start?\n\n \nJoin us on June 21 at 4 pm ET for the What DaSy Can Do for You! webinar.\n \nGet information about current and upcoming technical assistance opportunities for your state’s Part C and Part B 619 programs. We’ll share the wide range of data-related activities and supports we have available. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n\nWhat new tools and resources we have to support your work;\nWhat the current opportunities are to collaborate with other states; and \nHow to reach us for individualized state assistance.\n\n This webinar is intended for Part C Coordinators\, Part C Data Managers\, and Part B 619 Coordinators.\n \n \nThe Center for IDEA Data Systems (DaSy Center) is a national technical assistance center funded by the U.S Department of Education\, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). We provide technical assistance and resources to help state Part C and Part B 619 programs build capacity within their state to collect\, analyze\, and report high-quality data required under IDEA and assist with the development of or enhancement to state data systems. Learn more about us and access relevant resources on dasycenter.org. URL:https://dasycenter.org/eventcalendar/save-the-date-what-dasy-can-do-for-you-webinar/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="DaSy Center":MAILTO:dasycenter@sri.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115734 CREATED:20210601T172356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T202951Z UID:9058-1624372200-1624377600@dasycenter.org SUMMARY:Targeted Leadership TA Series\, Session 4: Data Leadership - What it Means for Equity DESCRIPTION:Inequities can exist throughout early intervention and early childhood special education service delivery process\, from pre-referral though transition\, and will remain invisible unless identified and addressed by committed leaders. This session will provide an introduction to what it means to use data to lead for equity through the use of critical questions that program leaders should ask to gain greater understanding of inequities. By becoming aware of how equity needs to be addressed in every step of the data use process\, from data collection design through interpretation and reporting. \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to:\n\nUnderstand and embrace their roles as leaders in asking questions about equity and using data to answer those questions.\nUnderstand the multiple “equity touchpoints” in the delivery of early intervention and preschool special education services.\nGain awareness of the importance of addressing equity at each step across the data collection\, analysis\, reporting\, and use cycle.\nAcquire introductory knowledge of how to address equity at each step across the data collection\, analysis\, reporting\, and use cycle.\n\nThis webinar is by invitation and is intended for State Part C and Part B 619 Coordinators. Coordinators can invite other program leaders who may benefit from this session. URL:https://dasycenter.org/eventcalendar/targeted-leadership-ta-series-session-4-data-leadership-what-it-means-for-equity/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T143000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115734 CREATED:20210615T171318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210806T044816Z UID:9120-1626354000-1626359400@dasycenter.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Building Effective Virtual Teams for Stakeholder Engagement DESCRIPTION: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. \nHow do you build an infrastructure for virtual engagement? \nJoin us on July 15 from 1-2:30 ET for the Building Effective Virtual Teams for Stakeholder Engagement webinar.\n\nConcerned about the new stakeholder requirements for SPP/APR and engaging a broad range of individuals on an ongoing basis?\nDuring this webinar you’ll learn to:\n\nIdentify different levels of stakeholder engagement\, \nUse virtual strategies aligned to each level\, and\nUse a protocol for effective teaming. \n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn strategies to engage stakeholders for informing\, networking\, and collaborating with your state teams. \nThis webinar is intended for all state clients and TA providers. URL:https://dasycenter.org/eventcalendar/building-effective-virtual-teams-webinar/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="DaSy Center":MAILTO:dasycenter@sri.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115734 CREATED:20220223T200215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T200215Z UID:9804-1646316000-1646319600@dasycenter.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Evidence-based Hearing Screening and Evaluation Practices for Children Ages 0–5 DESCRIPTION:Each day\, children with hearing loss attend early childhood programs. It’s important for staff to learn how to identify these children. Join us in this webinar to discuss improving the quality of hearing screening and evaluation practices for children ages birth to 5. Find resources to support the development and sustainability of high-quality hearing screening and follow-up methods in Head Start and Early Head Start programs. \nLearn more and register URL:https://dasycenter.org/eventcalendar/introduction-to-evidence-based-hearing-screening-and-evaluation-practices-for-children-ages-0-5/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T144500 DTSTAMP:20260406T115734 CREATED:20220315T163300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T215123Z UID:9845-1648648800-1648651500@dasycenter.org SUMMARY:Webinar: The DaSy Data System Framework Has Been Revised! DESCRIPTION:The DaSy Data System Framework has been revised! The Data System Framework assists Part C and Part B 619 programs in developing and enhancing high-quality state data systems for the collection\, analysis\, reporting\, and use of their IDEA data. Originally developed in 2014\, the Framework has been revised to make it easier for states to use. \n\nDo you need guidance on data system design and development?\nAre you looking for ways to improve your program’s use of data?\nAre you working on data governance and management policies?\n\nThe new and improved Data System Framework addresses these topics and much more! Join this webinar for more information about the revised Framework and Self-Assessment. \nIntended Audience: Part C and Part B 619 Coordinators\, Data Managers\, and others interested in data system processes are invited to join us. \nQuestions? Contact DaSy. URL:https://dasycenter.org/eventcalendar/webinar-dasy-data-system-framework-revisions/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR