Authors: Bruce Bull and Denise Mauzy Data, data, everywhere. And how do we get that data to answer our questions? Data from other sources can sometimes help. You can share, link, and/or integrate data from other sources with your Part C and Part B 619 data to answer critical questions1 that cannot otherwise be answered. […]
Tag Archives: Data Linkages
The Power of Data Linking: Increasing Your Capacity to Use Data

Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, data linking has never been more urgent. Fortunately, technologies and administrative supports make linking feasible for Part C/619 data leaders. Participants will learn about the many considerations and benefits associated with internal agency data linking and agency-to-agency data linking.
Five Considerations for Potential Data Linking Partners

Authors: Denise Mauzy & Bruce Bull, DaSy Part C and Part B 619 program personnel have many opportunities to link data with partner programs (e.g., early hearing detection and intervention, quality rating and improvement system). Data linking partnerships can yield significant benefits, such as administrative efficiencies and access to additional data to answer policy questions […]
Why Link Data?

Authors: Denise Mauzy & Bruce Bull, DaSy There is no requirement for Part C or Part B 619 programs to link data with other programs, but some states do. Given the extra time and effort it takes, why do some programs pursue data linking? The ultimate goal of data linking is to better support children […]
Linking EHDI and Part C Data Webinar

August 28, 2019 This interactive webinar highlights stories from Part C Coordinators who have or are developing collaborative data sharing agreements that allow them to share Part C data with their Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program (EHDI). This webinar also allows participants to express their challenges and/or issues and as a group and brainstorm […]
2018 — The Future is Data Linking (Jan. 31)

During this one-hour webinar on data linking, DaSy will provide a high-level overview of the advantages, preparation for, and processes associated with linking Part C and 619 data with other early childhood data. We will also share an opportunity for up to six states to receive data linking TA from DaSy. State specific TA will […]
Linking Part C and Part B 619 Data – What to Know Before You Go

Conference: OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2017 Presenters: Sharon Walsh & Denise Mauzy This presentation discusses the steps to prepare both Part C and Part B 619 for linking data, and presents examples of two state who are in the process of linking early childhood data from C to B 619. View Linking Part C […]
Stay on the Linking Path: Don’t Forget Privacy

This second of three mini-webinars presented during Linking Week 2017, featured guidance from the Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), as well as lessons learned from North Carolina on ensuring privacy and confidentiality when linking. Presented by Baron Rodriguez, Barbara Simpson, Kelley Blas, & Sharon Walsh in May 2017 Webinar Recording Webinar Presentation
Data linking between Part C and Part B 619: Start here!

This first of three mini-webinars presented during Linking Week 2017, focused on helping state staff think through the data governance and technology considerations related to linking data. Colorado and South Dakota Part C and Part B 619 staff shared updates on their governance and technology related work as they pursue Part C and 619 data […]
Linking Data to Increase Access to Part C Services for Young Children who have Experienced Abuse or Neglect

Conference: Division for Early Childhood’s (DEC) 32nd Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families Date: October 2016 Presenters: Lisa Balivet, Kenneth Smith, Christy Scott, Lenita Hartman, Lorendia Schmidt, Haidee Bernstein, Kathleen Hebbeler, Donna Spiker, & Taletha Derrington The presentation shares information on the data linkages that Alaska and Colorado implemented […]