We are thrilled to announce the launch of our IDEA Part B Complaint Data Dashboard! This innovative tool is designed to empower parents, advocates, and educators by making dispute resolution data more accessible and actionable. Our goal is to provide a transparent, user-friendly way to explore and interpret complaint data nationwide.
The Problem: Unreadable and Inaccessible Data
Each year, state education agencies are required to report their dispute resolution data under IDEA Part B to the federal government. While this data is publicly available, it is often buried in complex, hard-to-navigate reports that are inaccessible to the average parent. Many states publish this data in formats that are challenging to interpret, creating a barrier for those who need this information most.
Our Solution: A Comprehensive, User-Friendly Dashboard
Our dashboard takes the latest complaint resolution data and presents it in a way that is:
- Accessible: Easy to navigate for all users, regardless of technical expertise.
- Informative: Includes detailed insights and trends.
- Actionable: Provides recommendations based on state-specific data.
In addition to displaying the latest data, we've conducted a year-to-year trend analysis, comparing data from 2022-2023 to 2021-2022.
What You Should Know About the Data
- The data is based on fiscal years, not school years.
- The 2022-2023 reporting period covers July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.
- This timeframe provides a current snapshot of the dispute resolution landscape.
Key Features of the Dashboard
- Total Complaints Filed: A measure of how often parents pursue resolution.
- Total Investigations and Investigations with Reports: Tracks how many complaints result in formal investigations and reports.
- Timeliness: Highlights whether complaints are resolved within the required 60-day timeline (or with approved extensions).
- Withdrawn and Dismissed Complaints: Helps identify potential barriers to complaint success.
- State Rankings and National Comparisons: See how your state stacks up against the national average on key metrics.
By turning data into actionable insights, we hope to make a meaningful impact on how disputes are resolved under IDEA Part B.
Recommendations Tailored to Your State
- For States with High Dismissal or Withdrawal Rates: Double-check filing requirements to improve your chances of success.
- For States with Low Success Rates: Consider working with an advocate or using our Friendly Filing app to strengthen your case.
- And More: Recommendations vary based on state-specific trends and insights.
How We Hope This Tool Will Be Used
- Support Decision-Making: Help parents make informed choices about pursuing conflict resolution options like complaints.
- Highlight Trends: Use state and national trends to identify potential areas for improvement.
- Empower Users: Demonstrate how tools like Friendly Filing can help parents build stronger cases.
Explore the Dashboard
We would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions for improvement. Your feedback is invaluable to us!