Developed by DaSy and ECTA, the self-assessment is an Excel-based tool that provides a structure for state Part C and Section 619/Preschool programs to record the current status of their state system and set priorities for improvement.
This electronic book provides guidance to increase project management competence and foster sustained success for projects. Published by: New York State Office for Technology Project Management Guidebook: System Development Life Cycle
This 2015 webinar introduces the key components of the DaSy Data System Framework. DaSy staff and state representatives share the potential uses of the framework for improving Part C and/or 619 data systems and improving the quality and use of IDEA data. The associated self-assessment tool and resource collection are also discussed. Presented by Kellen […]
This 2015 state spotlight document describes how Alaska Part C improved the referral of children from Child Welfare to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C Program by an automated transfer of data from Child Welfare to Part C for substantiated cases of child maltreatment (i.e., child abuse and/or neglect). By Taletha Derrington, […]
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 Types of Data Systems (PDF)
This 2014 document provides an overview of the critical role of fiscal data in state Part C systems. The information is intended to help state Part C lead agency staff better understand strategic fiscal policy questions, the fiscal data elements needed to address those questions, and the benefits of using these data. By Maureen Greer, […]
This 2014 document is an adaptation of the 2012 release of Frequently Asked Questions – Disclosure Avoidance intended for K-12 audiences. Presented here in the form of responses to frequently asked questions (FAQs) are suggestions intended to provide guidance to IDEA Part C early intervention and Part B 619 preschool special education agencies and programs […]
This 2014 webinar explores different approaches to building early childhood integrated data systems (ECIDS) and considerations when undertaking ECIDS projects. Presented by the Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SDLS) State Support Team (SST) in May 2014. Webinar Recording Webinar Presentation
This 2012 presentation reviews security threats to education data systems, including common ways in which these systems can be exploited. It also offers suggestions on assessing system vulnerabilities and mitigating the risks. Presented at the 2012 STATS DC Conference Data Security Threats: Education Systems in the Crosshairs/a>
This 2011 electronic book is the second in a four-part series about longitudinal data systems (LDS). It discusses the critical planning and development phases of a longitudinal data system project and guides readers through the process of engaging a wide variety of stakeholders to create a vision for an LDS, build support for the undertaking, […]
