Center on Data and Accountability
The TAESE-operated Center on Data and Accountability supports State Education Agencies (SEAs) and State Lead Agencies (LAs) in meeting federal requirements under IDEA Part B and Part C, including the Annual Performance Report (APR) and public reporting obligations.
Our Services
We provide expert support in data collection, analysis, and reporting for special education programs. Our services include:
Survey & Outcome Analysis
- Parent Surveys (Indicators B8 and C4)
- Post-School Outcomes (Indicator B14)
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Graduation (B1)
- Dropout (B2)
- State Assessments (B3)
- Discipline (B4)
- Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) (C2, B5, B6)
- Child Outcomes (C3, B7)
- Disproportionate Representation (B9, B10)
- Timely Services (C1)
- Timely Evaluation (C7, B11)
- Transition (C8, B12, B13)
- State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) (C11, B17)
- Correction of Noncompliance (C12, B18)
Additional Support
- State and local-level program data drill-downs
- Comprehensive reviews of draft APRs before February submission to OSEP
- Draft indicator reports for APR submission
- Calculation and analysis of significant disproportionality in the identification of children as children with disabilities, including specific disability categories, placement in particular settings, and disciplinary removals
Why Partner with Us?
Our team brings deep expertise in IDEA compliance and data-informed decision-making. We help states turn complex data into actionable insights that improve outcomes for children and families.
Contact Us
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