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LEA Data Processes Toolkit

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Timely, accurate, valid, and reliable. Your state’s local education agencies (LEAs) should have well-documented processes to ensure that their IDEA data meet all these criteria. But do they? IDC can help. We created this resource to help states support their LEAs as they document their processes for collecting and reporting IDEA data.

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LEA Data Processes Toolkit: Overview

Interested in knowing more? Here’s where to begin. Share this overview resource with your team then talk to your state director of special education about securing the assistance of IDC’s dedicated TA providers.

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616 SPP/APR Indicator Protocols

These protocols cover information about three of the 18 State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR) indicators as defined by Section 616 of IDEA. LEAs collect and report the data that correspond to these indicators. States then analyze and report that data to OSEP via the SPP/APR.

618 Data Collection Protocols

These protocols cover information about five of the seven data collections defined in Section 618 of IDEA. LEAs collect and report these data to their state, who in turn submit them to OSEP via EDFacts.

Other Protocols

This protocol serves as an overview of LEA infrastructure. It covers background information on the state, including descriptions of the data systems, key staff, and general policies and procedures that apply to IDEA data.

Toolkit Components

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618 Data Collection Calendar

This tool helps states plan for and submit the 618 data collections on time and accurately. Each collection report includes a due date with corresponding timelines for tasks and activities.

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2024 Quick References for IDEA Part B 

This quick reference guide brings essential information about IDEA data requirements together in one place. These references may be useful for new and experienced state staff who work with IDEA data and who need an easy way to reference key information.

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