Tap Into the Power of IDEA 618 Data!

Tap Into the Power of IDEA 618 Data!

 

Are you looking for information on the special education data that states collect, but unsure where to start? In these seven IDC videos, you can find high-level introductions to the data states must report as part of Section 618 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The Section 618 data collections provide information about students with disabilities who receive special education and related services under IDEA, Part B. States submit most of the Section 618 data collections to the federal government as EDFacts files (see more about EDFacts files).

Who will benefit from watching these videos? Anyone who wants to know more about these data and how they can be used! This includes state staff who might be unfamiliar with these special education data, staff from local education agencies, families, and other stakeholders. These data can highlight areas of need for students with disabilities, helping states identify priorities, strategies, and ways to allocate resources to best serve students.

To learn more about these collections and to access the publicly available datasets, visit data.ed.gov.