November 6, 2026 at 3 pm ET / 12 pm PT. Connect with colleagues in other states and learn from their experiences procuring, implementing, or upgrading their IDEA Part C data system.
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Episode 3: Building Trust and Powering Decisions: Utah’s Journey with an Early Childhood Integrated Data System
In this episode of DaSy Talks, hosts Howard Morrison and Jenna Nguyen sit down with Lisa Davenport and Jennifer Floyd to explore how Utah built and strengthened its Early Childhood Integrated Data System (ECIDS) by including Part C data.
2021 State of the States Brief: Data Availability for Part B 619 Programs
State Part B data systems that contain high-quality early childhood special education (ECSE, IDEA Section B 619) content and functionality allow state staff to answer critical questions about their programs and the children and families they serve. The 2021 State of the States Survey data show that most ECSE programs had state data systems that […]
Improving Hawaii’s Child Find System through Technical Assistance from DaSy, ECTA, and the Waters Center for Systems Thinking
In 2023-2024, DaSy partnered with the ECTA and the Waters Center for Systems Thinking to facilitate a multi-state cohort on integrating data processes and systems thinking to make meaningful, sustainable change for children with disabilities and their families. This cohort strengthened the capacity of state staff to effectively use data in conjunction with the Habits of a Systems Thinker to guide decision making related to improving access, services, and results for young children with disabilities and their families.
Episode 2: Beyond the Tip of the Iceberg: Transforming Child Find Through Systems Thinking
In this episode of DaSy Talks, Jenna and Howard sit down with Tracy Benson of the Waters Center and Luke Kusumoto from Hawaii’s Department of Health to explore how systems thinking can transform data use in early childhood programs.
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.
Transform State Early Childhood Data to Meet the Needs of Children, Families, and Those Who Support Them
Better data is critical to improving the early childhood ecosystem. This resource is meant to help states understand the return on investment of improving their early childhood data capacity, provide guidance about how to make the improvements they need, and support them in laying a strong foundation for connecting robust early childhood data with statewide longitudinal data systems.
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.