DaSy is collaborating closely with other organizations, projects, and TA centers, all of which have knowledge and experience in a range of early childhood issues, data topics, or both. DaSy works closely with other OSEP-funded and other TA projects to coordinate, leverage, and maximize TA resources to states. These organizations include the following: Early Childhood […]
The Center on Enhancing Early Learning Outcomes (CEELO) invites applicants to a year-long Leadership Academy to strengthen leadership and management competencies of individuals with responsibilities for early childhood education programs in state departments of education (SEAs), early learning agencies and other state early childhood education agencies. Find detailed information about the Academy, information about the […]
The DaSy Center worked closely with seven partner states to develop our Data System Framework that identifies the key components and quality indicators of an effective Part C and Section 619 data system. The DaSy framework provides a guiding structure for our TA and is a resource for states to consider and assess key aspects […]
This 2014 report outlines the first comprehensive framework that policymakers can follow to build a system of evidence-based governing. By leveraging the power of this approach, governments can reduce wasteful spending, expand innovative programs, and strengthen accountability. The report presents five key components to implementing evidence-based policymaking: Program assessment, budget development, implementation oversight, outcome monitoring, […]
DaSy’s new guide, Planning, Conducting, and Documenting Data Analysis for Program Improvement, was developed to help technical assistance (TA) providers and state staff define and limit the scope of data analysis for program improvement efforts, including the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP). The tool was designed to help states in developing a plan for data […]
The Early Childhood Technical Assistance (ECTA) Center‘s new State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) topical page highlights information and relevant links from Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) about the SSIP Phase I process, SSIP-related webinars from ECTA Center and other TA partners, and information on joining Communities of Practice focusing on this important work.
CEDS is a national collaborative effort to develop voluntary, common data standards for a key set of education data elements to enable more consistent and comparable data. The newly released Common Education Data Standards (CEDS) Version 5 spans P-20W (early learning through workforce) and includes new and updated early learning elements.
This 2015 Brookings Institute blog post summarizes a joint Institute for Child Success and Ounce of Prevention Fund event that identified what metrics to use for social impact bonds in early childhood development. Gustafsson-Wright, E., Golden, M. & Aigner-Treworgy, S. (February 13 2015). Identifying education outcomes for Social Impact Bonds for early childhood.
This guide helps families determine if their child’s early intervention or special education program is meeting his or her needs through three “child outcomes”. Published by: National Parent Technical Assistance Center at PACER Center & ECTA Center A Family Guide to Participating in the Child Outcomes Measurement Process (PDF)
This resource provides an overview of how Head Start and Early Head Start programs can use data to engage families and support each family’s progress toward the Office of Head Start (OHS) Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE) Framework Family Outcomes. Published by: The National Center on Parent, Family, and Community Engagement, Head Start Measuring […]
