DEC Recommended Practices: The latest products!
2016 Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference
Part C and Part B 619 Coordinators and Data Managers, mark your calendars to join colleagues from 
DaSy, ECTA Center, IDC, and NCSI August 15-17, 2016 in New Orleans for the 2016 Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference!
- The main conference will be held from mid-day Monday, August 15 through mid-day Wednesday, August 17.
- Pre-conference events will take place on Saturday and Sunday, August 13-14 for early childhood constituency groups including Part C (ITCA sponsored), Section 619 Coordinators, and ICC Chairs/Parents.
- Post-conference events will be held Wednesday after the conference ends and Thursday, August 18th.
DaSy Center will once again provide funding for Part C and Part B 619 Coordinators and Data Managers. We will let you know more information as it becomes available! (November 5, 2015)
System Framework: Self-Assessment
The Framework Self-Assessment is a companion to the System Framework and the DaSy Data System Framework, developed with extensive input from Part C and Section 619 staff from partner states. The Self-Assessment tool allows states to record the current status of their state system and set priorities for improvement.
Demonstration Webinar (added June 25, 2015)
- Streaming Presentation: ECTA/DaSy System Framework Self-Assessment Demonstration (58 minutes)
- Presentation File:
ECTA/DaSy System Framework Self-Assessment Demonstration
ED and HHS Release Guidance on Inclusion
The US Departments of Education and Health and Human Services released guidance on including children with disabilities in high-quality early childhood programs. The guidance sets a vision for action that recommends states, districts, schools and public and private early childhood programs prioritize and implement policies that support inclusion, improve their infrastructure and offer professional development to strengthen and increase the number of inclusive high-quality early childhood programs nationwide. The Departments crafted the guidance with the input of early learning professionals, families and early learning stakeholders. The policy statement also includes free resources for states, local districts, early childhood personnel and families.
See also: 
letter from the Utah Superintendent of Education encouraging school districts to expand preschool inclusion (September 18, 2015)
New resources supporting SSIP Phase II
We've updated our entire set of topical SSIP resources! Some new items include:
Sample SSIP Action Plan Template: This sample action plan template provides states with a suggested, but not required, format and examples of potential content to assist them in completing their Phase II SSIP improvement plan and evaluation plan.- SSIP Phase II Process Guide: The SSIP Phase II Process Guide describes the steps needed to accomplish the work of the three components of Phase II: 1. Infrastructure Development, 2. Support for EIS Programs and/or EIS Provider Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices, and 3. Evaluation.
(November 3, 2015)
National Training Institute on Effective Practices: April 19-22, 2016
The National Training Institute on Effective Practices aims to provide professionals with an in depth, intensive learning experience around the Pyramid Model framework for addressing the social and emotional development and challenging behavior of young children.
- April 19-22, 2016
- Vinoy Renaissance
- St. Petersburg, FL
(September 2, 2015)
Collaborations
Consortium of State IDEA 619 Coordinators
The Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (DaSy)
Early Childhood Personnel Center (ECPC)
Early Learning Challenge Technical Assistance (ELC TA)
The IDEA Data Center (IDC)
IDEA Infant and Toddler Coordinators Association (ITCA)
National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI)
Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention (TACSEI) for Young Children- View all collaborators...
Christina Kasprzak
