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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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)
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 […]
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
This 2013 session focuses on Educational Environments data for preschool aged children and Indicator B6 APR reporting. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss data collection methods, related strengths, challenges, and strategies for how these data can be used to improve service delivery to children and families. Presented by: 2013 Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference […]
This 2013 session presents the progress in its examination of the viability of using a birth cohort methodology as another measure of Part C participation. Presented at the Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference in 2013. Link to Presentation