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.
The IDEA Part B Data Manager Competencies tool outlines foundational knowledge and skills necessary for typical data manager roles and responsibilities. The competencies reflect principles for effective management, support, and use of high-quality IDEA Part B data and fall under one of three overarching categories: content knowledge and skills, technical knowledge and skills, and interpersonal skills.
States can use these interactive checklists to meet IDEA Section 618 public reporting requirements by enumerating data collections and the specific subgroups by which they are required to publicly report the data.
This infographic provides an overview of the public reporting requirements for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Section 618 and the processes for fulfilling these requirements. 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.
The Interactive Public Reporting Engine dynamically displays IDEA data, fulfilling Section 618 requirements. It disaggregates by race/ethnicity, gender, and age, promoting discussions on improving results among families, educators, administrators, and policymakers.
This suite of tools helps SEAs and LEAs/ESAs as they navigate the process of MOE reduction. Each individual resource is designed to support a specific step in determining eligibility and calculating allowable reductions.
This technical assistance document focuses on helping SEAs and LEAs better understand voluntary CEIS and its reporting requirements. It also provides examples of various data collection and reporting methods states use to collect and report voluntary CEIS data.
The LEA Data Processes Toolkit is a collection of templates to document all state-level IDEA data collection and reporting procedures and activities. Using this toolkit to create protocols for all data collections will establish a well-managed process for data collection, analysis, and reporting. States can use the toolkit to establish and support consistent practices that produce valid and reliable data, build the capacity of data stewards, and create and maintain a culture of high-quality data.
Using the SEA IDEA Data Processes Toolkit to document data processes for all 616 and 618 data collections will establish a well-managed process for data collection, validation, and submission. In collaboration with IDC State Liaisons, states can use the toolkit to create and maintain a culture of high-quality data and establish and support consistent practices that produce valid and reliable data, while building the capacity of state staff.
This suite of four resources can help states navigate the long and complicated process related to Part B Indicator 3 data. The process begins when a student is registered as a test-taker in a state assessment system and ends with public reporting via the State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR).
CIFR’s quick reference guides are intended to assist states and other stakeholders in better understanding the basics of fiscal reporting requirements set forth in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The guides may be developed in collaboration with other national technical assistance centers.