IDC Newsletters
The IDC newsletter is a source of timely and practical information about IDEA data and related issues. IDC emails bi-monthly newsletters to members of the IDC listserves. Contact us to request joining our newsletter emailing list.
The newsletter's standing features, such as From the Directors Welcome, Events, and our Good to Know updates, provide the latest information about TA resources and learning opportunities. Our State Liaison Picks feature takes you directly to useful IDC tools and products, and the Data Spotlight feature provides easy data visualization tips.
The IDC newsletter is also a great way to learn from others who share an interest in high-quality IDEA data. The Cross-Center Collaboration feature highlights joint TA efforts between IDC and other centers, and the TA Spotlight focuses on state use of IDC resources and TA.
2019 Newsletters
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Summer 2019 IDC Newsletter
The Summer 2019 IDC newsletter focuses on data validation and highlights a new IDC resource, the Data Meeting Toolkit. Part B and Part C data managers also will find tips on what they can do now to prepare for fall data collections and submissions.
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The Winter 2019 Newsletter
The Winter 2019 IDC newsletter announces the launch of IDC’s newest Virtual Interactive Meeting (VIM), What Else Can Your IDEA Data Tell You? Making the Most of the Data You Have and the release of a new tool, the Business Rules Documentation Protocol. Readers will also learn about Colorado Part B’s revision of its parent survey and find out how a cross-center technical assistance team supported Florida Part C staff with their State Systemic Improvement Plan.
2018 Newsletters
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Fall 2018
The fall 2018 IDC newsletter announces the release of IDC’s new toolkit on Making the Most of Parent Involvement Data and provides tips for using descriptive data to help inform continuous improvement efforts. The TA Spotlight features stories on IDC’s work with Delaware Part C state staff and with Kentucky Part B state staff.
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May/June 2018
The May/June 2018 IDC newsletter highlights IDC TA and resources available to support effective SPP/APR public reporting. This issue’s Part B TA Spotlight describes how IDC and North Dakota staff used a new tool, The Assessment Data Journey: Are We There Yet?, to enrich documenting the state’s Indicator B3 data processes. The Part C TA Spotlight features Alaska’s and Maine’s work with IDC’s Peer Learning Group on Data Analysis and Use.
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March/April 2018
The March/April 2018 IDC newsletter highlights IDC TA and resources available to support effective data reporting. This issue’s Part B TA Spotlight highlights the Interactive Institutes 2018: Building a Culture of High-Quality Part B Data and the Part C TA Spotlight showcases IDC’s new Peer Learning Groups.
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January/February 2018
The January/February 2018 IDC newsletter highlights IDC TA and resources available to support effective data analysis. This issue’s Part B TA Spotlight describes how the New Mexico Public Education Department (NM PED) is working with IDC to build capacity with staff and stakeholders to collect, analyze, and use high-quality data in their Results Driven Accountability (RDA) efforts. The Part C TA Spotlight shows how IDC staff connected Indiana and Tennessee early intervention staff to address IDEA data quality challenges.
2017 Newsletters
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November/December 2017
The November/December 2017 IDC newsletter offers resources and tips for supporting the collection of high-quality IDEA data. Readers will also learn how Part B staff at the Bureau of Indian Education and Part C staff in Kansas worked with IDC to document data processes.
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September/October 2017
The September/October 2017 IDC newsletter offers resources to help communicate the importance of high-quality with stakeholders and provides tips for successful data governance. Readers also will find information about upcoming webinars in IDC’s Back-to-Basics (B2B) webinar series.
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July/August 2017
The July/August 2017 IDC newsletter highlights IDC's IDEA Part B SSS - IDEA Crosswalk and offers tips on effective data visualization. This issue’s TA Spotlight showcases work the Washington State Part C program and IDC have done together to document the state’s 618 data processes.
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May/June 2017
The May/June 2017 IDC newsletter announces the release of two new tools. A Comparison of Mandatory Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CCEIS) and Voluntary Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS) outlines the differences between CCEIS and voluntary CEIS. Equity Requirements in IDEA compares and contrasts the three distinct IDEA equity requirements. Readers also will find information about upcoming webinars in IDC’s Back-to-Basics (B2B) webinar series.