Resource Library
Guides. Briefs. Toolkits. Quick reference information. IDC and its partners created these data quality resources to help states better prepare to address their existing or emerging IDEA data quality needs. Use our search and filtering tools to navigate the library.
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Format: Applications and Spreadsheets
Section 618 Public Reporting RequirementsThis tool provides an overview of the public reporting requirements for IDEA Section 618 and processes for fulfilling the requirements. The tool annotates Section 618 legislation to name relevant data collections, file specifications documents, and user guides. Through a question-and-answer format, the tool highlights common processes and critical considerations to complete the requirements and points to external resources for further support.
Format: Applications and Spreadsheets
Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Reduction Eligibility Decision TreeThe Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Reduction Eligibility Decision Tree guides SEAs and LEAs/ESAs through a series of questions to determine an LEA’s/ESA's eligibility to reduce MOE.
Format: Applications and Spreadsheets
Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Reduction Eligibility WorksheetsThe Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Reduction Eligibility Worksheets includes two documents to assist SEAs and LEAs/ESAs with MOE reduction. The first is an Excel-based worksheet that facilitates the calculation of the maximum allowable amount of MOE reduction and CEIS for the LEA/ESAs. The second document is an Excel-based worksheet that facilitates the calculation of the maximum allowable amount of MOE reduction and CEIS for all the LEAs/ESAs within the SEA.
Format: Applications and Spreadsheets
Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS)—Resources Step-By-StepThis online tool is designed to help districts with step-by -step processes for required and/or voluntary use of CEIS funds. The site also contains information about TA Centers available for assistance with each of the steps and related resources from OSEP, OSEP-funded TA centers, and other TA centers.
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IDEA Part B Indicator 12 Transition Template: Calculating Data WorksheetThe tool converts state and LEAs early childhood transition data into percentages. Use of the tool enables states to see real-time percentages of children ages 3-5 in the transition reporting categories and compare the percentages of children within the categories across LEAs.
Format: Applications and Spreadsheets
Interactive Public Reporting EngineThe Interactive Public Reporting Engine displays the complete set of IDEA data that states collect and submit to OSEP to meet the requirements of Section 618 of IDEA. This tool displays each dataset and the required disaggregations such as race/ethnicity, gender, and age. It provides a more dynamic way for states to meet the 618 public reporting requirements, and linking to the tool fulfills the public reporting requirements. In addition, use of the tool promotes conversations about how to improve results among families, teachers, schools, related service providers, administrators, policymakers, and other interested stakeholders.
Format: Applications and Spreadsheets
Educational Environments Ages 3-5: B6 Reporting Tools 2017-2018 Clarifications and Interactive ApplicationThe Reporting Educational Environments resource has been updated with 2017-18 clarifications. State data managers, 619 coordinators, local 619 personnel, technical assistance providers, and other interested parties can use the resource to help with reporting Educational Environments data for children ages 3-5 with disabilities as required for the OSEP Child Count and SPP/APR Indicator 6. States can use the resource's materials as “standalone” tools or as a set.