Data Governance
The Data Governance Exemplar Leads support agencies in monitoring and ensuring the accuracy of data specific to early childhood performance and compliance. Specifically, the Exemplar Lead’s offerings have supported decision making and data collection related to Preschool Least Restrictive Environment, monitored by Indicator 6 of the Annual Performance Report. The Exemplar Lead area will expand supports to include monitoring of data related to Indicator 7 (Preschool Outcomes) and Indicator 12 (Part C to B Transitions) and ensure the field remains updated on requirements and changes related to required data reporting, so please stay tuned!
Exemplar Leads for Data Governance
East County SELPA
Heather DiFede is the Executive Director of the East County Special Education Local Plan Area (East County SELPA) in San Diego, California. During her tenure as District Director and SELPA Director, she has led collaborative meetings with San Diego Regional Center (SDRC) resulting in IFSP form development, Interagency Agreement revisions, and countywide joint trainings with SDRC & LEAs. Heather has served on the San Diego Part C Interagency Leadership Committee for more than 10 years, serving as its chair for several years. She has been an administrator for Local Education Agencies that provide IDEA Part C services for more than 7 years. In addition to work in Part C, Heather has provided numerous trainings specializing in special education data throughout California. She has served as the Chair of the SELPA Administrators' Association of California, and was awarded the Association of California School Administrators Special Education Administrator of the Year in 2016.
East San Gabriel Valley SELPA
Dr. Scott Turner has worked in the field of special education for over 15 years. He has held positions as an Early Childhood Education Specialist, Program Specialist (K-12), Special Education Site Principal, SELPA Director, and currently as an Executive Director of a Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). Dr. Turner holds an Education Specialist credential and an Administrative Services Credential. He has a Master of Science in Special Education, an Administrative Services Credential, and Doctorate in PreK-12 Educational Leadership. Dr. Turner's undergraduate degree was in Criminal Justice and Sociology, and his childhood dream was to obtain a career in law enforcement. In his junior year of undergrad he worked as an instructional assistant, altering his career path and commitment towards students with disabilities.
East County SELPA
Heather DiFede is the Executive Director of the East County Special Education Local Plan Area (East County SELPA) in San Diego, California. During her tenure as District Director and SELPA Director, she has led collaborative meetings with San Diego Regional Center (SDRC) resulting in IFSP form development, Interagency Agreement revisions, and countywide joint trainings with SDRC & LEAs. Heather has served on the San Diego Part C Interagency Leadership Committee for more than 10 years, serving as its chair for several years. She has been an administrator for Local Education Agencies that provide IDEA Part C services for more than 7 years. In addition to work in Part C, Heather has provided numerous trainings specializing in special education data throughout California. She has served as the Chair of the SELPA Administrators' Association of California, and was awarded the Association of California School Administrators Special Education Administrator of the Year in 2016.
Data Governance Resources
Learn about Preschool LRE and Indicator 6 reporting.
Support Materials
This session will provide an overview of Indicator 6 Preschool LRE Annual Performance Report (APR) reporting. Resources and Decision Tree Tools for accurate reporting will be provided.
This session will provide an overview of California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) reporting as it relates to students who are infants through preschool. It will also address common issues and how to address them.
