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.
Tag Archives: Data Sharing
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.
Data Beyond IDEA: What Our Partners Know that You Should, Too!
This session provided a multitude of resources available, data sources to guide state-level decision-making, reports to inform current or future goals and outcomes, and organizations to support engagement in the broader ecosystem.
Statewide Data Integration Initiatives: IDEA Part C and FERPA Considerations
Have you been approached about having your Part C program participate in a statewide integrated data system initiative, such as an ECIDS or SLDS? Or is your program’s participation already in the works?
Joint Dear Colleague Letter on Early Hearing Detection and Intervention and Part C Programs (Aug. 5, 2024)
This letter was jointly developed by offices within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S Department of Education to support increased collaboration between State Early Hearing Detection and Intervention programs and IDEA Part C early intervention programs.
Leading Data Linking and Integration Initiatives Learning Community
Final session: July 25, 2024. This learning community is intended to support Part C program staff by building capacity and confidence in leading and managing data linking and integration (DLI) initiatives.
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.
Webinar Recap: Optimizing Data Communication for Seamless Transitions
Effective data communication plays a pivotal role in ensuring seamless transitions for children moving from one educational program to another.
U.S. Department of Education Shares IDEA Data Sharing MOU Template
This document provides an example memorandum of understanding (MOU) that can used between the State Agency under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA Part B,619 and Part C) and the State Autism Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Program (State ADDM) funded by the Center for Disease Control. The purpose of the MOU is to share key data about the characteristics of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other disabilities in communities.
Automated Data Sharing or Linking Use Case: IDEA Part C to Part B 619 Transition Notification
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.