This 2012 tool is intended for state advocates and policymakers to use as they work to develop a state early childhood agenda. It includes a series of key questions to understand the context and conditions of young children, birth to six, in the state. Published by: Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) A Tool Using […]
This easy-to-use tool provides select demographic information as well as administrative data on programs that affect low-income people and families, including child care and Head Start. It is an example of different ways to display data. Published by: Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) CLASP DataFinder Tool
This 2011 webinar focuses on early childhood data systems and the relationship between birth to five policy agendas and early elementary reform efforts. Presented by: BUILD Initiative Early Childhood Data Systems: Linking School Readiness, Early Childhood Systems Building and Third Grade Reading
This 2014 guide is a blueprint for authentically engaging stakeholders in learning partnerships across families, practitioners, administrators, and policymakers to build relationships necessary to carry out Individuals Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Published by: National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDE) View Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (PDF)
This brief 2014 report summarizes the experience and lessons learned of a PFS workgroup sponsored by the Institute for Child Success in South Carolina between February and October 2013 to explore PFS financing. Golden, M. (2014). Climbing the Pay for Success Learning Curve: How a working group helped South Carolina understand and prepare for PFS […]
This 2014 news and analysis piece highlights Pay-For-Success growth in California and efforts to advance in Massachusetts, Utah and New York. Donovan, D. (2014). Pay-for-Success Projects Spread to More States. The Chronicle of Philanthropy.
This 2014 document from the U.S. Department of Education’s Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is a best practices guide on properly destroying sensitive student data after it is no longer needed. It details the life cycle of data and discusses various legal requirements relating to the destruction of data under FERPA, and examines a variety […]
This 2014 policy brief discusses the transition to International Classification of Diseases – 10th revision (ICD-10), a revised coding system to track diagnoses and procedures. As of October 1, 2014, all health plans, health data clearinghouses, and health care providers that transmit health information electronically must use this new, significantly broader, coding system diagnoses and […]
This 2014 report summarizes the responses to an annual survey of all Part C coordinators on implementation issues and challenges. Published by: IDEA Infant & Toddler Coordinators Association (ITCA) 2014 Infant Toddler Coordinators Association (ITCA) Tipping Points Survey (PDF)
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. Published by: Pew Charitable Trusts Evidence-Based Policymaking: A Guide for Effective Government (PDF)
