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.
This resource highlights recent changes in data sources and measurements for Part B Indicators 1 and 2, comparing SPP/APR tables for FFY 2019 and FFY 2020–2025, and addressing the treatment of "alternate diploma" in the new calculation.
This tool calculates graduation and dropout rates using Section 618 Exiting data, as the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) requires for the FFY 2020–2025 State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR).
The FFY 2020-2025 SPP/APR shares the stakeholder requirements for the FFY 2020-2025 SPP/APR in a simple one page format. This resource can be used with state staff and other partners when planning for the SPP/APR.
This resource defines overrepresentation and three related terms: over-identification, under-identification, and underrepresentation.
This infographic provides information about the EDFacts files states use to submit Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) discipline data to the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).
This resource supports SEA staff who prepare for the data systems and SPP/APR components of DMS 2.0. It includes a review of the Parts B and C—Data and SPP/APR Protocol along with IDC’s suggested evidence that an SEA may provide to OSEP in support of each monitoring question in the protocol.
This resource provides a summary of the data states need to calculate significant disproportionality in the areas of identification, placement, and discipline.
The Data Meeting Toolkit is a suite of tools that groups can use to guide conversation around data and support databased decisionmaking. The toolkit provides resources to support success before, during, and after data meetings.
DC and CIFR have published the revised Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS) Fiscal and Student Data Tracker. The resource is a set of four tools SEAs can use along with their districts, schools, and providers to assist them in tracking the finances, services, and student data associated with CEIS.
This white paper outlines factors for Part C and Part B state agencies to consider when revising SIMR baselines or targets.