Special education staff have been asking to hear from staff in other states and districts about what they’re doing that’s working and lessons they’ve learned, so we’re throwing a spotlight on your IDEA data stories. Join your host, Amy Bitterman, as she chats with state and district special education staff, who, just like you, are dealing with IDEA data every day. We hope that by sharing these real experiences, you’ll be able to feel more connected to colleagues in other states doing the same work, grow together, and, ultimately, improve your data quality.
Section 619 of IDEA’s Part B focuses on the important element of early childhood special education services and supports. However, the various nature of preschool programs can make collecting high-quality data a challenge even for those with an iron—or should we say steel—will. In Mississippi,...
Published 05/23/24
New Jersey might call itself the Garden State, but for Director of Special Education Kim Murray and 619 Data Coordinator Jennifer Nicosia, every day is not a mere skip down flowered paths. This garden needs tending, specifically LEAs who need a hand submitting accurate or complete 619 data. In...
Published 05/09/24