Since the implementation of SSIP, DaSy and ECTA have tailored TA to meet the specific needs of each state. At a minimum, this involved TA specialists reviewing and providing input on states’ yearly SSIP documentation before submission to OSEP.

Now that the SPP/APR submissions are done, take time to reflect, regroup, and prepare—laying the groundwork now will make next year’s process much smoother.

August 5 – 6, 2025, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel in Arlington, VA. Conference registration and call for proposals is now open! The theme of the 2025 conference is Progress, Potential, and Possibilities.

Use this tool to compare child outcomes summary statements across years and compare local child outcomes data to the rest of the state. This Excel-based calculator uses statistical formulas to determine if local and state level differences and the year-to-year ...

This provides an analysis of the FFY 2022 IDEA Child Outcomes highlights. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funds programs providing services designed to assist children with a range of delays and disabilities in achieving individualized developmental and functional ...

This tool provides a timeline of common activities that state and local Part B preschool programs undertake to collect and use early childhood outcomes data. The tool presents activities essential for federal reporting as well as other best practices.

The OSEP-funded Early Childhood Technical Assistance (TA) Centers are pleased to announce a variety of new and ongoing opportunities to build individual and state capacity around implementation of IDEA 0-5 in 2023. We hope this information will assist you as ...

Newly updated! The Part C Exiting Data Tool is designed to be used by states as they prepare their IDEA 618 exit data for submission via EDPass.

These resources help states prepare and submit the SPP/APR, including the SPP/APR Basics online training series, checklists and tips (updated October 2024), and new calculations guidance that specifies the data to include in the calculations for each SPP/APR indicator.

New tools to support States reporting requirements on the correction of findings of noncompliance in the new SPP/APR Indicator C12 beginning with the FFY 2023 SPP/APR.

Updated in October 2024, the IDEA Part C Dispute Resolution EMAPS Survey Data Check Tool is designed to be used by lead agencies in states as they prepare their data for submission in EMAPS. The tool can identify potential format ...

Have you been approached about having your Part C program participate in a statewide integrated data system initiative, such as an ECIDS or SLDS? Or is your program’s participation already in the works?

We will continue our critical work with states, ensuring they have the tools and capacity needed to build high-quality data systems and to use data to improve outcomes for young children with disabilities and their families.

Look here for important deadlines for 2024… As we begin a new IDEA reporting year, it’s time to get ready for the data tasks ahead! Staying on track with key deadlines is essential, so we’ve reached out to DaSy experts ...

Updated with 2023 data! Maps of national status of IDEA early childhood data systems for Part C and B.

September 11, 2024. Recording now available. An engaging discussion on how the latest policy and data trends affect how States safeguard privacy.

The Department of Education is considering revisions to the IDEA Section 618 Part C Child Count and Settings data collection to include a “home and community-based settings” reporting category to better represent infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services in ...

This guide provides cross-sector teams at the state, territory, tribal, and local levels with strategies for collecting and using data across the mixed delivery system of early care and education programs.

This letter was jointly developed by offices within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S Department of Education to support increased collaboration between State Early Hearing Detection and Intervention programs and IDEA Part C early intervention ...

In today’s fast-paced world, harnessing data effectively and understanding systems holistically is crucial for driving meaningful and sustainable improvements. Recognizing this, DaSy, the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA), and the Waters Center for Systems Thinking are collaborating with four ...

Designed to provide assistance to IDEA Part C Data Managers and other users of the EDFacts Metadata and Process System (EMAPS). This tool offers a way to ensure accuracy of IDEA Part C Child Count and Settings data prior to ...

August 6 – 8, 2024, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel in Arlington, VA. Data Managers Meetup Tues, August 6, from 5:45–6:45 p.m. ET in Salon C.

Part C Data Managers are shifting timelines and processes in response to new deadlines around modernization. Dates have been updated to reflect the most recent information (May 2024) from the EDFacts Partner Support Center.

May 21, 2024. Materials now available. Questioning where to start with or how to improve your child find data? DaSy and ECTA hosted this three-part online working series that started with the basic reporting requirements related to child find for ...

August 25-30, 2024 at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel in Louisiana. Connect, learn from other states, network with peers, and hear the latest early childhood updates from the federal agencies.

DaSy and one state’s journey to link IDEA Part C and Part B 619 datasets to enable analyses and provide a deeper understanding of how children transition from one program to the other.

Explore the Connections tailored for Part C indicators, glean insights from a national early learning organization, and uncover additional CEDS early learning resources.  Discover how over 55 elements with standardized definitions, developed by early learning SMEs, can streamline your Part C ...

Effective data communication plays a pivotal role in ensuring seamless transitions for children moving from one educational program to another.

This tool can be used to chart the child outcomes summary statements (Indicator C3/B7) over time. It displays trends in child outcomes in the form of line charts, which makes it easy to track progress and interpret the data.

Are you looking for an easy tool to help you begin analyzing your data? In this video tutorial series, you will learn about the pivot table, a powerful tool in Microsoft Excel that lets you quickly slice and dice your ...

April 2024. DaSy and ECTA staff discuss FFY 2021 results from the Indicator C4 Family Outcomes data, including state approaches to surveys, data quality, performance trends, and resources.

This is a resource for Part C and Part B 619 program staff looking to share or link their IDEA Part C to Part B 619 transition notification data. This resource contains both an example use case and a sample ...

Updated for 2024! We asked DaSy experts for tools that are helpful for this season and for ways to prepare for what’s ahead.

Part C and Part B 619 Data Managers and Coordinators have ongoing reporting deadlines. So, what do you do with high priorities that lurk on the radar with no time to address them? Here are the areas to make space ...

In this January 2024 presentation, DaSy and ECTA staff discuss the national performance data for indicators C3 and B7, including national data, state variations in performance, and TA resources.

Stay focused with these quick tips for State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR) season for Part C Data Managers, Coordinators and staff.

The FFY 2022 Part B and Part C SPP/APR packages are now available. The final versions of the packages are located on the Resources for Grantees page of the IDEA section of the U.S. Department of Education website. Additional resources ...

This is a common question that data teams face as technology becomes more advanced and the need to answer complex questions increases. Learn about considerations for deciding whether to level up your data system connections through data linking and integration. ...

Follow us to learn about upcoming events, new tools and resources related to IDEA early intervention and early childhood special education state data systems.

DaSy’s DMS Crosswalk between the Part C Data Processes Toolkit and OSEP’s DMS Data Protocol helps states identify possible gaps in documentation required for OSEP’s differentiated monitoring and support process.