NIRS (National Information Reporting System) is the national web-based data reporting and retrieval system for the AUCD Network. NIRS enables network members to manage data on their training programs, projects, activities, and products, and helps them comply with Federal reporting requirements. The data gathered in NIRS also enables AUCD to develop composite snapshots of the UCEDD, LEND, and DBP programs, provide information on network efforts in topical areas of interest to a wide range of audiences including funding agencies, policy makers, service providers, and more.
AUCD provides the following help-desk-style support to network members using NIRS:
ITAC hosted a NIRS Bootcamp for MCHB training programs in January and February of 2023. The resources and recordings are available here.