This 2019 online interactive resource offers an easy-to-understand video that explains how individual Child Outcomes Summary (COS) data are converted to the national data reported by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). It also includes a set of calculators to help users explore how the data are converted, as well […]
Tag Archives: Reporting
Lessons Learned in Sharing EHDI and Part C Data Background, Current TA, and a State Story
Many states share data between EHDI and Part C. Recent CDC initiatives and increased data sharing among early childhood programs have emphasized the value of data partnerships. This session will provide a CDC overview on the EDHI program and data reporting requirements, a review of relevant IDEA and FERPA requirements, information about the EDHI Outcomes […]
State Systemic Improvement Plans: Progress and Lessons Learned Thus Far
Conference: Conference on Research Innovations in Early Interventions Date: March 2018 Presenters: Kathleen Hebbeler, Abby Schachner, & Grace Kelley As part of national efforts to improve state systems, practices, and outcomes for children and families with special needs, all state early intervention programs are implementing State Systemic Improvement Plans. This poster shares data based on an […]
Converting COS Data to OSEP Progress Categories/Summary Statements
This new online interactive resource includes an engaging, easy-to-understand video that explains how individual Child Outcomes Summary (COS) data are converted to the national data reported by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). It also includes a set of calculators to help users explore how the data are converted, as […]
Response Rate and Representativeness Calculator
This 2015 Excel-based calculator allows states to easily compute response rates for their family survey data and determine if the surveys they received are representative of the target population. The calculator uses a statistical formula to determine if two percentages should be considered different from each other. The user enters the values by subgroup and […]
IDEA Section 618 Data Products
This website publicly reports the IDEA Section 618 data and associated documentation. This site hosts: IDEA Section 618 data files (historical and newly released data); Data Documentation Files which will provide information about the data elements and format of the data files; data notes associated with the IDEA Section 618 data files; and links to […]
Vermont’s Early Childhood Data Reporting System (ECDRS)
This website is an integrated online toolbox that equips Vermonters to leverage meaningful data for the well-being of children, families and communities. Published by: Building Bright Futures Link to Website
Types of Data Systems
This 2015 brief describes and compares four common types of data systems that support data from Part C/619 programs: static/reporting, transactional, federated, and centralized. By Tate Gould, Amy Nicholas, Tony Ruggiero, William Blandford, Sara Thayer, & Bruce Bull Link to Document (PDF)
Reporting Systems Maintained by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Children’s Bureau
This webpage provides examples of data collection and reporting systems. The Children’s Bureau supports the development of state and tribal child welfare reporting systems to enable the collection and analysis of important information about children and families, as well as improve case practice and management. Published by: U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Children’s Bureau […]
Data Management: Best Practices for Producing High-Quality Data
This 2013 webinar presents an overview of best practices in data management that promote data integrity and ensure that high-quality data are available for reporting, monitoring, and evaluation. Published by: INQUIRE Link to Webinar Recording
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