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618 Data—What’s That? Getting to Know Your 618 DataHave you heard these terms 618, 616, EDFacts, EMAPS, file specifications, OMB-MAX, GRADS360, Data Quality Reports? Do you understand what they are referencing? Do you want to gain a higher knowledge of these terms? Participants in this presentation learned more about IDEA data reporting requirements in relation to the 618 data collections. They also learned about data quality considerations and tools states can use when going through the data collecting and reporting procedures.
Format: Presentations
Data Process MappingDo you ever wonder what other states are doing to ensure high-quality data? Participants of this session learned about the work that the Kentucky Department of Education is undertaking to create data process protocols, build capacity of data stewards, and institute a culture of high-quality data. This work is being accomplished using the new IDC Data Processes Toolkit. Presenters provided an overview of the toolkit, and participants had an opportunity to experience “preparing for this work.”
Format: Applications and Spreadsheets
EDFacts IDEA Discipline Data InfographicThe EDFacts IDEA Discipline Data Infographic provides basic information about the EDFacts file specifications states use to submit IDEA Discipline data to the U.S. Department of Education. The infographic outlines details about Discipline data for children and youth with disabilities ages 3 through 21 that states must include in their annual submission of EDFacts files FS005, FS006, FS007, FS088, FS143, and FS144.
Format: Toolkits and Templates
Educational Environments 3-5 Data Template: Calculating Local Data WorksheetThis data template provides SEAs and LEAs the opportunity to see in real-time the percentages of their children ages 3-5 attending and receiving services in specific educational environments. When the LEA 618 educational environments data is simply entered on the data tab, the percentages will be calculated and displayed on the percentage tab. The use of this tool will allow SEAs to compare the percentages of children within educational environments across LEAs.
Format: Quick Reference
IDC and PSC: Whom Do I Call and When?IDC and the Partner Support Center (PSC) are both available to help states with IDEA Part B 618 data needs. However, each center has a different primary purpose. This resource helps guide states about contacting IDC or PSC when they have Part B 618 data questions or concerns.
Format: Applications and Spreadsheets
IDEA Data Quality: Outlier Analyses ToolsIDC designed these two technical assistance products to be used by state personnel responsible for IDEA 618 and/or 616 data. The products include a step-by-step guide on completing an outlier analysis, with a brief introduction on the principles of outlier analyses, and a tool state staff can use to conduct outlier analyses with their local data. IDEA Part B state staff working with LEAs also can use both products to analyze their local data.
Format: Applications and Spreadsheets
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.