SERVICES
KEDS, funded through the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, supports the state’s reporting requirements for the child outcomes for early childhood under The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This includes the development and implementation of a universal data platform system that collects and correlates assessment results for approved assessments to Kentucky’s Early Childhood Standards and Benchmarks and to national Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) child outcomes.
WHAT WE DO
Progress Monitoring
We help state administrators track the developmental progress of young children enrolled in their programs.
Assessment Support
We assist providers in using appropriate assessments to monitor children’s learning and skill development.
Report Development
We provide reports to program administrators on children’s progress for the Kentucky Early Childhood Standards and Benchmarks and for the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Child Outcomes to assist state administrators with completing the federal reporting requirements for The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) on child outcomes for Indicator 3: Early Childhood Outcomes.
HOW WE DO IT
Child Assessments
Providers observe children and complete assessments using approved tools.
Data Collection
Assessment and demographic data are collected through the KEDS Online Data Portal.
Analyses & Reporting
Analyses are conducted, and results shared through reports with state, regional, and district administrators.