State EI and ECSE programs are working together to share more data and information with each other and other programs to support effective service delivery. This document offers considerations for entering into a data sharing agreement (DSA), as well as recommended actions for creating and implementing a DSA. It also outlines key differences between a […]
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IDEA Early Childhood Data and ECIDS: Current Status, Challenges, and Advice
Exploring National Data About Young Children with Disabilities
The purpose of this brief is to increase states’ awareness of national data resources that can support states in sharing, linking, integrating, and using data on young children with disabilities to enhance the provision of early intervention (EI) and early childhood special education (ECSE) services. The audience for this brief includes states’ early childhood leaders working to improve outcomes for young children with disabilities and their families.
Partnering for Better Early Childhood Data
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 Comprehensive Review of State Data Systems Supporting Early Childhood
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.
Create Positive Change Through Data Culture and Systems Thinking
DaSy, ECTA, and the Waters Center for Systems Thinking teamed with four states to improve their Part C/619 programs by increasing the knowledge and skills needed to improve data culture and become systems thinkers.
Data Governance Toolkit
This DaSy toolkit contains information, guidance, and templates to assist Part C and Part B 619 program staff with creating or enhancing their data governance policies and procedures. For each data governance topic, an overview, consideration questions, and a fillable Microsoft Word template is provided.
Data Sharing, Linking and Integration: What is it and How do we Start?
Conference: NASDSE Date: October 2023 Presenters: Ginger Elliott-Teague, Howard Morrison This presentation differentiates data sharing, linking, and integration, highlighting the features of each type of data communication in special education and early childhood programs. It also shares when a program should consider “leveling up” to a more comprehensive method of data communication to get access […]
Data Linking and Integration Learning Community
Nov 29, 2023. The Data Linking and Integration Learning Community will meet monthly to discuss relevant key topics, facilitate in-state and cross-state collaboration and learning, provide strategies and approaches to support states’ challenges, and encourage discussion of critical systems issues relevant to states.
Data Governance Webinar: How Prepared Are You?
October 3, 2022 Presenters: Bruce Bull & Nicholas Ortiz As state agencies increasingly use data for multiple purposes, data governance becomes essential to ensure that clear policies and procedures are in place to protect the integrity and security of the data. This webinar covered: Understanding how to assess your state’s data governance status Reviewing scenarios […]

