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.
Part C Data Tips: You’re Done with SPP APR, Now What?

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.
In this session, presenters shared the value of an ECIDS (early childhood integrated data system) to IDEA programs, whether your state operates one, and when and how to become an active partner. Utah shared its approach and the process for including Part C data.
A collection of self-directed modules that provide a basic understanding of the IDEA Part C and Part B 619 SPP/APR indicators and their requirements.
NASDSE. December 2024. Using IDEA program data from a recent national survey, the presenters discussed the features and capabilities of state ECSE data systems, including typical child record content; access to standard workforce or financial data; associations with EI, Big B data, general ed/SLDS, health and foster care systems (ECIDS); and planned enhancements.
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.
In this IDIO 2024 presentation, DaSy/ECTA staff cover the basics for child outcomes measurement and reporting, including an overview of how they were developed, what the outcomes are, how the indicators are calculated, what approaches to measurement states use, what the national results look like, how to consider child outcomes data quality, and where to access additional resources.
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.
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.
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 template for states and territories to use.
Updated for 2024! We asked DaSy experts for tools that are helpful for this season and for ways to prepare for what’s ahead.