This presentation provides an introduction to qualitative data collection and analysis, including methods for incorporating equity considerations. It provided information about designing effective qualitative data collection instruments and about using thematic analysis techniques to analyze qualitative data.
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Engaging Stakeholders to Increase Feedback from Underrepresented Families
This presentation included strategies generated from multiple states involved in technical assistance to improve Family Outcomes representativeness and equity.
Critical Need to have Families at the Table
Families are key stakeholders in state and local data conversations. They provide a unique perspective that is critical for program improvement. This session introduced the Family Data Leader Pilot project. This project is a collaboration between the Center for Parent Information and Resources and Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems. Participants increased their knowledge about what types of data there are, why data is collected and how data drives improvement with a focus on equity. Participants also gained strategies to successfully participate in data discussions.
Visualize Success! Data Viz Tips, Tricks, and Equity Considerations for Part C and 619 Data
In this interactive session, participants learned about best practices, tips, and tricks to sharpen their data visualizations, with an emphasis on key equity considerations. The session included examples of effective data visualizations and a live demonstration in Microsoft Excel using early intervention/early childhood special education data.
Deadline Extended! OSEP Seeking Input to Prioritize and Advance Equity
Send an email to SPPAPR@ed.gov with the subject line “Determinations Feedback” if you’d like to express your thoughts. The deadline for comments has been extended from September 30, 2022 to […]
Hearing From All Families: Improving Family Outcome Survey Methodology
This session addressed strategies for improving survey methodology for collecting family outcome survey data that yield quality data for making informed program decisions for ALL families across dimensions of diversity.
Using Data to Advance Racial Equity – Special Collection
As part of DaSy’s commitment to advancing racial equity, we have assembled this special collection that encompasses a variety of data-related topics that intersect with equity, such as data collection, analysis, and reporting. These resources are designed for helping state Part C and Part B 619 staff in using data to identify and address racial disparities.
Look! Think! Act! Unlocking the Power of Data to Address Equity
Conference: OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2022 Presenter: Cindy Weigel, Lisa Backer, Thomas McGhee In this presentation, DaSy staff presented the free online Look! Think! Act! learning module to build knowledge and […]
Introducing: Identify Sorting Dials
Part C and Part B 619 staff can use the dials to support decision-making around how to collect, analyze and present data about sub-groups.
More Than Numbers: A Guide Towards Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Data Collection
The guide is useful to staff who design program forms and surveys that involve the collection of disability, gender, or race/ethnicity information.