This 2017 self-assessment tool provides a framework for examining key aspects of a State infrastructure that are useful for promoting high quality inclusive practices, programs and policies. The sections of […]
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Including Early Intervention in Early Childhood Integrated Data Systems: Lessons Learned and Benefits Realized
Conference: International Society on Early Intervention (ISEI) Date: June 2016 Presenters: Missy Coffey Cochenour, Kathleen Hebbeler, & Abby Winer Schachner In the last decade there has been a policy shift […]
Data Linkages Between Part C and Part B – Transition Notification
This 2016 state spotlight describes how Kansas and Wisconsin implemented changes to their data systems and program practices to meet new IDEA notification requirements for the transition from Part C […]
Critical Questions About Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education
This 2015 resource compiles a set of Critical Questions that a quality state data system for early intervention (EI) or early childhood special education (ECSE) should provide data to answer. […]
Evidence-Based Policymaking: A Guide for Effective Government
This 2014 report outlines the first comprehensive framework that policymakers can follow to build a system of evidence-based governing. By leveraging the power of this approach, governments can reduce wasteful […]
Making Data Meaningful
This 2013 article provides commentary on how the conversations people are having about education data have changed. It provides key components of effective data-sharing practices. Published by Harvard Family Research […]
ARIS Parent Link: Five Lessons in Linking Families to Student Data Systems
This 2010 article discusses lessons learned from NYC’s Achievement Reporting and Innovation System (ARIS) Parent Link data system. ARIS is an online platform that provides teachers and parents access to […]
Breaking New Ground: Data Systems Transform Family Engagement in Education
This 2011 issue brief discusses how the family-school-community relationship can be strengthened through effective data sharing and how policy can support the creation of a data pathway for families. Published […]
Early Childhood Data Sources
This webpage provides links to national and state-by-state data, policies and initiatives related to early childhood care and education. Published by The Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA Center) ECTA […]
CEDS Connect Tool
This tool allows users to find and create “Connections” among data elements to address practical applications across the P-20W environment, for example, answering policy questions, calculating metrics and indicators, and […]