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It's about outcomes, not outputs.

Effective data use for special education depends on accurate and reliable data.

About CIID

The CIID team has been fantastic to work with on our Generate implementation. The team has provided technical support and expertise based on where the agency is, to help move us forward in our implementation of Generate.

Our work with your CIID team, most especially Liz. She has been a great resource, as we work on our plan and meet biweekly, to meet our needs. She’s very responsive and understanding of our needs and helps us understand the process, and how to move forward.

Understanding the context of IDEA data, CEDS, Generate, etc. The expertise and understanding of the CIID staff with whom I've interacted: Lindsay Wise and Emily Rang are great! I wouldn't have made it through my first year in education data without them.

Emily! I hate to give all 5-star ratings, but I really can't think of an area where her knowledge/services aren't top notch. She is patient and always watching/waiting for our work to progress toward IDEA data, while still providing meaningful support, helpful information, and relevant connections.

These testimonials are anonymous and sourced from our annual client survey.

Center for the Integration of IDEA Data

Advancing integrated IDEA Part C and Part B Data for improved child and student outcomes.

The Center for the Integration of IDEA Data (CIID) strengthens states’ ability to collect, integrate, and use high-quality IDEA Part C and Part B data. Building on ten years of success, we partner with state education agencies and lead agencies to modernize infrastructure, expand data linkages across early childhood and K–12, and apply data to improve services and outcomes for children with disabilities and their families.

Meet the Team

Commitment

Our Mission

CIID’s mission is to help state education and lead agencies use their data systems efficiently to collect and report accurate and timely IDEA Part C and Part B data.

We support

  • The use of data standards and modern data systems
  • Effective coordination and processes across agencies

Our goal is to make it easier to use high-quality data to improve IDEA programs and the outcomes of all infants, toddlers and children with disabilities.

Modernize

Modernize IDEA Part C and Part B data systems with sustainable, standards-based tools like Generate and new CEDS-aligned solutions.

Strengthen

Strengthen privacy practices to ensure secure, transparent, and compliant data sharing.

Promote

Promote cross-program analyses to support accountability and decision-making across IDEA, early childhood, and general education systems.

Advance
Part C

Advance Part C integration by linking early intervention and early childhood special education data with other early childhood systems, enabling stronger transition tracking and program improvement.

Advance
Part B

Advance Part B integration by expanding the use of Generate to automate reporting to build a more robust open-source community.

Our Approach

Collaborative technical assistance, designed to build lasting state capacity.

We deliver tailored technical assistance, open-source tools, and collaborative learning opportunities that build state capacity through intensive, targeted, and universal TA, peer networks, and accessible training.

Learn About Our Tool, Generate