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Public Comment Period on Part C Data Collection SY 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28 Now Open

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 ...
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IDEA Part C Indicator 12 Resources

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.
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IDIO 2024 Virtual Encore Series

Session 1 is Dec. 17! Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn from other states, network with peers, and hear the keynotes and some concurrent and DaSyTalk presentations from IDIO 2024…
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Part C Data Tips: New Resources and Special Office Hours for SPP/APR Season

As Part C Data Managers and Coordinators head into the SPP/APR reporting season, balancing deadlines for data collection, reporting, and compliance is key. For those preparing the SPP/APR, there are several critical resources available to support your work.
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IDEA Part C Exiting Data Check Tool

This tool helps states save time as they prepare their IDEA 619 exit data for submission via EDPass. Updated Nov. 2024.
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SPP/APR Submission Guidance

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.
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IDEA Part C Dispute Resolution EMAPS Survey Data Check Tool

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 ...
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Statewide Data Integration Initiatives: IDEA Part C and FERPA Considerations

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?
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The DaSy Center is Awarded Funding Through 2029!

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.
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Part C Data Tips – EDPass and the Start of a New IDEA Reporting Year

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 ...
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State of the States

Updated with 2023 data! Maps of national status of IDEA early childhood data systems for Part C and B.
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Unlocking Early Childhood Data Privacy: Latest Trends and Insights and What You Need to Know

September 11, 2024. Recording now available. An engaging discussion on how the latest policy and data trends affect how States safeguard privacy.
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Ensuring Access and Positive Outcomes for All Young Children: Using Data to Understand and Eliminate the Use of Exclusionary Discipline Practices

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.
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Joint Dear Colleague Letter on Early Hearing Detection and Intervention and Part C Programs (Aug. 5, 2024)

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 ...
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Creating Positive Change Through a Culture of Data Use and Systems Thinking

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 ...
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IDEA Part C EMAPS Child Count and Settings Data Tool

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 ...
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2024 OSEP Combined Leadership and Project Directors’ Conference

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.
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Part C Data Tips: Spring & Summer Resources

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.
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Examining Data to Improve Child Find Systems Working Series

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 ...
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IDIO 2024 Conference Archive

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.
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The DaSy Center Supports North Carolina’s Journey to Link IDEA Part C and Part B 619 Data

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.
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Elevating Family Voices: How ECTA and DaSy Technical Assistance Supports State Innovations for Equitable Family Input

Stories from two states highlight the support that DaSy and/or ECTA can provide to Part C and Part B 619 programs seeking to improve their system, service implementation, and child and family outcomes.
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The Intersection of Part C and CEDS

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 ...
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Webinar Recap: Optimizing Data Communication for Seamless Transitions

Effective data communication plays a pivotal role in ensuring seamless transitions for children moving from one educational program to another.
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Longitudinal Child Outcomes Summary Statement Graphing Template

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.
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Mastering Data Analysis: Unlocking the Potential of Pivot Tables with EC Data University

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 ...
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Part C Indicator 4: Family Outcomes Data FFY 2021

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.
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Automated Data Sharing or Linking Use Case: IDEA Part C to Part B 619 Transition Notification

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 ...
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Part C Data Tips: March Resources

Updated for 2024! We asked DaSy experts for tools that are helpful for this season and for ways to prepare for what’s ahead.
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Part C Data Tips: Choose Simple Steps to Move Priorities Forward

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 ...
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FFY 2021 Child Outcomes Data Highlights

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.
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Part C Data Tips: State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR) Season

Stay focused with these quick tips for State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR) season for Part C Data Managers, Coordinators and staff.
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FFY 2022 Part B and Part C SPP/APR Packages Available

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 ...
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Should I Stay or Should I Go? Leveling Up Your Data Systems

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. ...
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Follow DaSy on LinkedIn!

Follow us to learn about upcoming events, new tools and resources related to IDEA early intervention and early childhood special education state data systems.
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Getting Ready for DMS Monitoring: How to Use the DMS Part B/C Data Protocol and Part C Data Processes Toolkit Crosswalk

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.
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DaSy IDEA Part C Data Reporting Reference Guide

This quick reference guide has important dates, links, and resources in one place to help with IDEA Part C data requirements.
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Quick Reference Guide on the Timely Expenditure of IDEA Funds

This new guide helps state staff and others understand obligation and liquidation requirements and timelines, the grant funding cycle, and oversight responsibilities,
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Application for Technical Assistance (TA) on Integrating Child Outcomes Measurement and IEP Processes

The ECTA Center in collaboration with the DaSy Center is inviting Part B, Section 619 Coordinators to apply to participate in a cohort focused on integrating child outcomes measurement and IEP processes.
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Part C Data Tips – Start of A New Reporting Year

The Part C Data Managers Learning Community recommends these top Part C Annual Data tasks to tackle now as “SPP/APR Season” is quickly approaching.
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Archived News (2019 and earlier)

View archived news posted under the first DaSy grant (2013-2019).