Data Sharing Agreement Checklist: Early Hearing Detection, and Intervention Program (EHDI) and Part C
This checklist has been developed by the EHDI
Outcomes Committee as a resource for state Part C and EHDI staff to use as they develop
Data Sharing Agreements, consistent with the federal requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ...
Read moreNavigating IDEA and FERPA To Protect Privacy in Today’s Early Childhood World
This webinar will discuss the protection of
personally identifiable information (PII) and data sharing from the standpoint of IDEA and Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (
FERPA) requirements. Topics important to privacy such as – confidentiality, participating agencies, data sharing, ...
Read moreDeficit Narratives: How We Can Change Our Perspective
Deficit narratives imply that the children, not the schools or programs, need to change in order to improve educational outcomes and experiences. How can we turn those statements around to place the responsibility on schools and programs to ensure equitable ...
Read moreTimelines for Obligating and Liquidating FFY 2021 Part C ARP and IDEA Funds
On May 17, 2023 OSEP released a memo regarding the obligation of and timelines for liquidating FFY 2021 funds. The OSEP memo addressed questions OSEP had received about FFY 2021 IDEA funds including American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds. (If you ...
Read moreFamily Data Leaders Advance States’ Efforts
Multiple family voices at the table are essential. Family members will reveal unseen successes, barriers, issues, or problems. They will suggest and recommend improvements. They will define and celebrate successes. With well-supported and compensated Family Data Leaders with flexible opportunities ...
Read moreIDEA Part C EMAPS CC 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 ...
Read moreOSEP Blog: Suspension, Expulsion & Informal Removals: Unexpected Realities in Preschool
DaSy Director Grace Kelley and DaSy TA Specialist Jennifer Tschantz contributed to OSEP Director Valerie C. Williams’ May Discipline Discussions Blog. This month she addressed the important topic of suspensions, expulsions, and other forms of exclusionary discipline that remove children ...
Read morePart C Data Tips: Spring Resources
Part C Data Managers are shifting timelines and processes in response to new deadlines around modernization. Top Part C Data tasks to tackle this quarter are focused around OSEP’s modernization of the data submission system.
Read more2023 State Learning Opportunities
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.
Read moreChild Outcomes Summary Knowledge Check (COS-KC)
Does your state or program use the ECO Child Outcomes Summary (COS) process for measuring child outcomes? How much do you know about
practitioner knowledge of the COS process? Well-equipped practitioners are one key to high quality child outcomes data, ...
Read moreData Processes Toolkit and Data DMS Protocol Crosswalk
Do you need help identifying possible gaps in documentation required for OSEP’s differentiated monitoring and support process? This crosswalk is designed to provide an overview of the major themes covered in the Differentiated Monitoring and Support (DMS) Part B/C Data ...
Read moreEvaluating Implementation of Evidence-based Practices Webinar
Need practical strategies for evaluating how practitioners are doing with implementing
evidence-based practices? Not sure what to do with all the data you’ve already collected? Not sure where to start? In this webinar, presenters will discuss and share tips on ...
Read morePreventing Suspensions and Expulsions in Early Childhood Settings
Suspensions and expulsions of young children are not developmentally appropriate
practices. Yet, recent data indicate that suspension and expulsion occur regularly in early childhood settings. These exclusionary practices, which disproportionately impact children of color, deprive children of valuable learning experiences ...
Read moreData System Disruptions Brief: Preparation and Response Considerations for Part C and Part B 619 Leaders
This resource is intended to help Part C and Part B 619 leaders understand, prepare for, and respond to various types of
data system disruptions. Part C and Part B 619 programs rely on their data systems to support everyday ...
Read moreEarly Hearing Detection, and Intervention Program (EHDI) and Early Intervention
Partnerships between the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program and Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) program can support and improve outcomes for children who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) and their families. ...
Read morePart C Indicator 4: Family Outcomes Data FFY 2020
DaSy and ECTA staff discuss FFY 2020 results from the Indicator C4 Family Outcomes data, including state approaches to surveys,
data quality, performance trends, and resources.
Read moreJoin Heather Krause for Data Equity: How to Align Your Data with Your Mission on March 17th
Session 4 of the IDIO Encore Virtual Series, will repeat the recording of We All Count’s Heather Krause’s Opening Plenary Data Equity: How to Align Your Data with Your Mission. This recording from the IDIO in-person Conference in August 2022, ...
Read moreFiscal Data Trend Profile Template (2023)
For a Part C system, the fiscal data profile depicts demographic, service delivery, infrastructure, and administrative data in a variety of ways to make the fiscal data more comprehensible to users.
Read moreStreamline Steps: Using DaSy’s Data Linking Toolkit with Common Education Data Standards (CEDS) Tools
Data linking is often necessary to address critical questions about program quality and to improve results for young children with disabilities and their families. Yet data linking can be challenging. Learn about ways to streamline this process.
Read moreRemembering Judy Heumann
A tireless activist and advocate, Judy helped develop legislation that would become the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and she was a key figure in other federal legislation to increase access and inclusion for people with disabilities.
Read moreResponse Rate and Representativeness Calculator (2023)
Compute response rates for your state’s family survey data and determine if the surveys you received are representative of the target population.
Read moreA Data Linking Success Story in North Carolina
DaSy’s State of the States report shows that many early intervention (Part C) and early childhood special education (Part B, 619) state coordinators and data managers are interested in increasing data linking between IDEA programs. We share the story of ...
Read moreDaSy Dynamic Impact
Improving programs and changing systems can be hard, DaSy Dynamic Impact is an easy-to-use approach that provides a consistent, successful, and sustainable process to support your team.
Read moreNational-State Family Data State Approaches Graph Creator 2020-21 (FFY 2020) (2023)
Compare your state’s C4 family outcomes data to the national data in the three sub-indicator areas. Make comparisons to subgroups of states that use the same survey and scoring approach
Read moreMap of Approaches to Family Outcomes Measurement: Part C APR Indicator 4 FFY 2020 (2020–2021)
Some states used additional tools/approaches to measure other family variables. States use survey methods to collect family outcomes data, but the questions and processes vary.
Read moreSPP/APR Checklists and Tips
Developed to help states determine if all required fields in the SPP/APR platform have been completed and all relevant, required content is addressed for each indicator.
Read moreFFY 2020 Child Outcomes Data Highlights
ECTA and DaSy Center staff discuss the national performance data for indicators C3 and B7, including national data, state variations in performance, and TA resources
Read moreWe renovated! Check Out DaSy’s Updated and Easier-to-use Data Visualization Toolkit
Learn about the refresh of our ever-popular Data Vis Toolkit. Now with guidance on how to consider equity and inclusion when creating data visualizations and new resources and tools!
Read moreImproving Data, Improving Outcomes (IDIO) 2022 Encore
Join DaSy for the IDIO Encore, a virtual event to connect, learn from other states, network with peers, and hear the latest early childhood updates from the federal partners.
Read moreFFY 2021 Part B and Part C SPP/APR Packages Available
The FFY 2021 Part B and Part C SPP/APR packages are now available. The final versions of the FFY 2021 SPP/APR packages are located on Resources for Grantees page of the IDEA section of the U.S. Department of Education website. ...
Read moreCEDS Master Class Series
Join the Common Education Data Standards (CEDS) Master Class Series, beginning November 17, to learn how to get involved with CEDS, which CEDS tools are right for you, and to learn from your peers.
Read moreData Leadership Competencies for Part C and Part B 619
Data can help Part C and Part B 619 program coordinators, data managers and staff improve outcomes for children and families by strengthening their understanding of the needs of the children and families served and by operating the program more ...
Read moreLook! Think! Act! Using Data for Program Improvement
A simple process for state and local program leaders to use data to make organizational and program decisions.
Read moreIDEA Child Outcomes Highlights for FFY 2020
For Part C Early Intervention, a comparison of national averages from FFY 2019 to FFY 2020 showed increases in some outcomes and decreases in others. There was an increase in the percent of children making greater than expected progress in ...
Read moreAnalysis Steps Used to Generate National Estimates for Progress Categories, Summary Statements, and Results FFY 2020
National estimates were computed using three methods: (1) Computing weighted national estimates for all states, (2) Computing the unweighted national estimates for all states, and (3) Computing the weighted national estimates for the reduced set of states with high-quality data
Analysis ...
Read moreState Approaches to Child Outcomes Measurement: Part C APR Indicator 3 FFY 2020 (2020–2021)
States use several different approaches to measure child outcomes, as illustrated in these maps compiled by DaSy & ECTA. Most states use the Child Outcomes Summary Process, a team process for summarizing information about a child’s functioning across multiples sources.
State ...
Read moreState Approaches to Child Outcomes Measurement: Part B APR Indicator 7 (Section 619/Preschool) FFY 2020 (2020–2021)
States use several different approaches to measure child outcomes, as illustrated in these maps compiled by DaSy & ECTA. Most states use the Child Outcomes Summary Process, a team process for summarizing information about a child’s functioning across multiples sources.
State ...
Read moreFinding a Way Forward: How to Create a Strong Legal Framework for Data Integration
Created by Actionable Intelligence for Social Policy (AISP) to support the essential and challenging work of exchanging, linking, and using data across government agencies. Cross-sector data sharing and integration has become more routine and commonplace, and for good reason.
Read moreUsing Data to Advance Racial Equity – Special Collection
As part of DaSy’s commitment to advancing racial equity, we have assembled this special collection that encompasses a variety of data-related topics that intersect with equity, such as data collection, analysis, and reporting. These resources are designed for helping state ...
Read moreIntroduction to DaSy’s Data Linking Toolkit
The toolkit comprises multiple sections that include downloadable tools to support Part C and Part B 619 program staff as they consider, prepare, and successfully link their data.
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