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Validity is about more than results—it is determined by the question asked, the data collection design, and analysis. In this session, presenters led a discussion on what the data can, and cannot, say about outcomes, using examples from a selection of Part B and Part C indicators. Questions posed included: What is the difference between student outcomes and program performance? Can your data tell you which states, districts, or programs are performing better? What policy questions would you like to know about that your data currently cannot answer?

The session focused on current national and state data on least restrictive environments and inclusive settings for children aged three to five. Participants shared examples and discussed the ways in which they analyze and share data with local programs. In addition, discussions focused on how educational environments data are used to determine specific state and local program improvement strategies and supports.

This presentation informed participants of the privacy provisions under IDEA Part C, IDEA Part B, and FERPA. It covered the basics surrounding the legal requirements related to the protection of PII about children with disabilities and where to go for help with questions about privacy. The audience for the presentation included administrators and practitioners who are concerned with providing services for children and youth while maintaining the privacy of the children and youth they are serving.

Recordings of a pair of introductory webinar sessions on data visualization are available to watch.

This presentation informed participants of the privacy provisions under IDEA Part C, IDEA Part B, and FERPA. It covered the basics surrounding the legal requirements related to the protection of PII about children with disabilities and where to go for help with questions about privacy. The audience for the presentation included administrators and practitioners who are concerned with providing services for children and youth while maintaining the privacy of the children and youth they are serving.

This 32-page document contains a side-by-side comparison of the confidentiality provisions in the FERPA and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act IDEA.

This presentation provides an overview of definitions, confidentiality provisions, and the latest regulatory changes under the FERPA and Part B of the IDEA. The presentation highlights similarities and differences in the requirements between the two statues.