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Early Childhood Data Collaborative’s (ECDC’s) 10 Fundamentals of coordinated state ECE data systems.
This 2010 webpage outlines ECDC’s 10 Fundamentals for building coordinated state early childhood data systems and includes specific examples of what states are doing in each area . These Fundamentals […]
Frequently Asked Questions: IDEA Early Childhood – Disclosure Avoidance
This 2014 document is an adaptation of the 2012 release of Frequently Asked Questions – Disclosure Avoidance intended for K-12 audiences. Presented here in the form of responses to frequently […]
OSEP Policy Letter to Janice Breton on electronic correspondence
This 2014 letter from OSEP asserts that states may permit the use of electronic mail to distribute IEPs and related documents, such as progress reports, to parents, provided that the […]
Data Sharing: Federal TA Efforts, What We Know & What We Need to Know
Conference: OSEP Leadership Date: July 2013 Presenters: Sharon Walsh, Jennifer Tschantz, Evelyn Shaw, & Baron Rodriguez This presentation provides an overview of Federal TA investments funded to assist in privacy […]
Written Agreement Checklist
This 2015 revision of a 2012 document summarizes the requirements for the written agreements under the studies exception and the audit or evaluation exception as specified in the Family Educational […]
What Every Parent Should Be Asking About Education Data
This 2013 document provides questions parents can ask school officials to ensure that their child is on track to graduate college and career ready. Published by Data Quality Campaign (DQC) […]
OSEP Policy Letter to Flinn on FERPA
This 2013 letter from OSEP provides guidance on the need for an Early Intervention Service (EIS) provider to obtain parental consent upon disclosing personally identifiable information to a potential funding […]
Data Sharing Under FERPA
This 2012 webinar presentation reviews key regulatory changes in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) related to data sharing and summarizes FERPA mandatory provisions and best practices for […]
PTAC Case Study #2: Head Start Program
This 2012 case study illustrates how specific provisions of FERPA may be implemented, specifically how an SEA shares data with a Head Start Program. Published by: Privacy Technical Assistance Center […]