Data Collections
Welcome to the Special Education Data Collections page. On this page you will find links to resources to help you better understand Special Education Data, Including Information on the ECSE, ECO, Discipline, Child Count, Assignment Codes, Transition, Exiting, and Follow Up.
- Core Data and MOSIS Reference Manual
- Child Count
Special Education Child Count Webinar
ECSE Educational Environments Information
ECSE Educational Environments Training
ECSE Educational Environments Instructions
ECSE Educational Environments FAQ
Worksheet for Determining ECSE Educational Environment
ECSE Educational Environments Decision Tree
Special Education Disability Codes (Exhibit 18) Definitions and Codes for disability categories used in Core Data Screens 09, 11, 12
Special Education Child Count Verification Report Instructions Instructions on accessing verification reports in the MCDS Portal
Child Count and Educational Environment Q&A - March 2016
Additional Information
Special Education - Educational Environment (Exhibit 19) Definitions and codes for Early Childhood and School-age Placements, Core Data Manual
Disproportionate Representation and Significant Disproportionality
- Discipline
Special Education Disability Codes (Exhibit 18) Definitions and Codes for disability categories used in Core Data Screens 09, 11, 12
Significant Discrepancy and Significant Disproportionality
- Educator Course and Assignment
Reporting Guidelines for Special Education Programs
Reporting Personnel at a Glance
Reporting Guidelines for Sped Programs see Exhibit 16 on page 417
Educator Reporting Codes (Screen 20)- one page table
Speech/Language Personnel Coding
Staff Assignment Report Instructions
Personnel Reporting Office Hours
October Cycle 2024-25 Office Hours Presentation
October Cycle 2024-25 Office Hours Question and Answer Document
- Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO)
The State Performance Plan, required by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), includes an indicator that addresses early childhood outcomes (ECO). This requirement is designed to gather performance data for young children receiving services through Parts B and C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Districts and SPOEs will assess all children entering and exiting First Steps and ECSE programs.
- Exiting
Special Education Exit Category Codes Definitions and Codes for exiting categories used in Core Data Screen 12
Special Education Disability Codes (Exhibit 18) Definitions and Codes for disability categories used in Core Data Screens 09,11, 12
- Follow-Up
February Graduate Follow-up Webinar