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• March 8, 2023
  1. Remembering the Humanity of Judy Heumann
     Source: https://youtu.be/mjjoa_-qvc8
  2. Indicator 4: Family Outcomes Data FFY 2020
     Source: https://ectacenter.org/eco/pages/familyoutcomes.asp#nationaldata
  3. Data Sharing Agreement Template for Early Hearing Detection, and Intervention Program (EHDI) and Early Intervention Programs
     Source: https://ectacenter.org/topics/earlyid/ehdi.asp
  4. Application for TA on Improving Equity in Family Outcomes
     Source: https://ectacenter.org/~docs/eco/2023-2025-Equity-in-Family-Outcomes-Cohort-Application.docx
  5. Town Hall Meetings on Race and Ethnicity Statistical Standards
     Source: https://uscensusevents.webex.com/uscensusevents/j.php?MTID=ma2c4fb243cc59ffd29a9cf4c36f38c5a
  6. National Child Count of Children and Youth who are Deaf-Blind
     Source: https://www.nationaldb.org/products/national-child-count/report-2021
  7. Governors' State of the State Addresses: Education-Related Proposals
     Source: https://www.ecs.org/governors-state-of-the-state-addresses-education-related-proposals/
  8. Using Collective Impact to Develop a Community-Led Initiative for Improving Black Infant Mortality
     Source: https://doi.org/10.1177/15248399211061319
• February 20, 2023
  1. Response Rate and Representativeness Calculator (2023)
     Source: https://ectacenter.org/eco/pages/familyoutcomes-calc.asp#response
  2. Visual Supports for Toddlers
     Source: https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/vs-toddlers
  3. Funding Opportunity from Health Resources and Services Administration
     Source: https://bphc.hrsa.gov/funding/funding-opportunities/fy-2023-early-childhood-development
  4. NBCDI Fellowship to Amplify Diverse Voices
     Source: https://www.nbcdi.org/public-voices-fellowship
  5. ACF Announces New Birth to Five Grants Totaling Nearly $300 Million for 42 States
     Source: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ecd
  6. OSEP Chief Discusses Impact and Harm of Exclusionary Discipline
     Source: https://sites.ed.gov/osers/2022/12/discipline-discussions-the-impact-and-harm-of-exclusionary-discipline/
  7. Roadmap for Advancing Family-Engaged Developmental Monitoring
     Source: https://helpmegrownational.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/A-Roadmap-for-Advancing-Family-Engaged-Developmental-Monitoring-FINAL.pdf
  8. 2022 March of Dimes Report Card
     Source: https://www.marchofdimes.org/report-card
  9. Child Maltreatment Report 2021
     Source: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/cb/report/child-maltreatment-2021
  10. Adverse Childhood Experiences, Stress, and Resilience Among Early Childhood Teachers
      Source: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecresq.2022.08.007
• January 10, 2023
  1. Fact Sheet: Advancing Racial Equity in Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education
     Source: https://ectacenter.org/topics/racialequity/factsheet-racialequity-2023.asp
  2. National-State Family Data State Approaches Graph Creator 2020-21 (FFY 2020)
     Source: https://ectacenter.org/eco/pages/familyoutcomes-calc.asp#national
  3. Additions to Modules on State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report
     Source: https://dasycenter.org/spp-apr-checklists-and-tips/
  4. State Personnel Development Grant Application Available for Fiscal Year 2023 Competition
     Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/12/19/2022-27367/applications-for-new-awards-state-personnel-development-grants
  5. Biden-Harris Administration Promotes Access to Early Intervention Services
     Source: https://sites.ed.gov/osers/2022/12/the-biden-harris-administration-promotes-access-to-early-intervention-services-for-infants-and-toddlers-with-disabilities/
  6. The State(s) of Head Start and Early Head Start: Looking at Equity
     Source: https://nieer.org/states-of-head-start-early-head-start-looking-at-equity
  7. Technical Assistance Resources for Part C Eligibility
     Source: https://osepideasthatwork.org/technical-assistance-resources-part-c-eligibility
• December 13, 2022
  1. AFIRM Module Available: Reinforcement for Toddlers
     Source: https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/r-toddlers
  2. Strengthening Collaboration between IDEA Agencies and Head Start Programs
     Source: https://fpg.unc.edu/events-and-training/strengthening-collaboration-between-idea-agencies-and-head-start-programs
  3. FFY 2020 Child Outcomes Data Highlights
     Source: https://ectacenter.org/eco/pages/childoutcomes.asp#highlights
  4. Working Together to Support All Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities
     Source: https://air-org.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_lzurmCHyQqqiTN3TD_8AMw
  5. Challenges in Early Care and Education
     Source: https://www.edsurge.com/news/2022-12-06-an-early-childhood-director-fears-the-worst-for-the-field-and-wonders-if-anyone-will-save-it
  6. SPP/APR Indicator Analysis Booklets Available
     Source: https://sites.ed.gov/idea/files/PartB-IndicatorAnalysis-FFY2020.pdf (Part B) and https://sites.ed.gov/idea/files/PartC-IndicatorAnalysis-FFY2020.pdf (Part C)
• November 10, 2022
  1. Second AFIRM Module: Naturalistic Intervention for Toddlers in the Childcare Setting
     Source: https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/ni-toddlers
  2. Targeted Leadership TA Series
     Source: https://ectacenter.org/~calls/2020/leadership.asp#series2
  3. Collinsville Illinois Schools Earn Inclusion Award
     Source: https://www.theintelligencer.com/news/article/Collinsville-School-District-announces-Community-17525621.php
  4. Be a Part of Early Intervention
     Source: https://www.bepartofei.org
  5. Promoting Early Intervention in Louisiana: Recommendations for Increasing Enrollment in EarlySteps
     Source: https://policyinstitutela.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Early-Steps-Report-FINAL.pdf
  6. Child Care Rescue: How States Are Using Their American Rescue Plan Act Child Care Funds
     Source: https://nwlcv2.wpengine.com/resource/child-care-rescue-how-states-are-using-their-american-rescue-plan-act-child-care-funds
  7. Response Strategies When Families Share Hard Things
     Source: https://challengingbehavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Response_Strategies_Families_Share_Hard_Things.pdf
• October 14, 2022
  1. IDEA Child Outcomes Highlights for FFY 2020
     Source: https://ectacenter.org/eco/pages/childoutcomeshighlights.asp
  2. State Approaches to Child Outcomes Measurement FFY 2020
     Source: https://ectacenter.org/eco/pages/childoutcomes.asp#stateapproaches
  3. Analysis Steps Used to Generate National Estimates for Progress Categories, Summary Statements, and Results FFY 2020
     Source: https://ectacenter.org/eco/pages/analysissteps.asp
  4. New AFIRM Module: Parent-Implemented Intervention for Toddlers in the Home Setting
     Source: https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/pii-toddlers
  5. Feedback on Determinations
     Source: https://sites.ed.gov/idea/office-of-special-education-programs-seeking-input-prioritizing-equity
  6. Applications for Two Mental Health Grants Announced
     Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/10/04/2022-21631/applications-for-new-awards-school-based-mental-health-services-grant-program
  7. Dear Colleague Letter on IDEA Services in Head Start
     Source: https://sites.ed.gov/idea/idea-files/dear-colleague-letter-on-idea-services-in-head-start
  8. Guidance on Creating an Effective Memorandum of Understanding to Support High-Quality Inclusive Early Childhood Systems
     Source: https://sites.ed.gov/idea/idea-files/guidance-on-creating-an-effective-memorandum-of-understanding-to-support-high-quality-inclusive-early-childhood-systems-oct-5-2022
  9. Inclusion of Young Children with Disabilities: A Critical Quality Indicator for Early Childhood Education
     Source: https://childcareta.acf.hhs.gov/resource/inclusion-young-children-disabilities-critical-quality-indicator-early-childhood-0
  10. OSEP Memorandum 22-01 on Personnel Qualifications under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
      Source: https://sites.ed.gov/idea/idea-files/osep-memorandum-personnel-qualifications-under-part-b-of-the-individuals-with-disabilities-education-act-idea-osep-22-01-oct-4-2022