DaSy, ECTA, and the Waters Center for Systems Thinking teamed with four states to improve their Part C/619 programs by increasing the knowledge and skills needed to improve data culture and become systems thinkers.
Author Archives: Patti Schank
Workshop: Analysis Paralysis? A Multi-Layered Approach to Data Use and Decision-Making
In this workshop from IDIO 2024, DaSy/ECTA staff guided participants through a multi-layered approach to analyzing data at a deeper level than normal.
Preparing for DMS: Steps for Improving State Systems
New to Child Outcomes Measurement?
In this IDIO 2024 presentation, DaSy/ECTA staff cover the basics for child outcomes measurement and reporting, including an overview of how they were developed, what the outcomes are, how the indicators are calculated, what approaches to measurement states use, what the national results look like, how to consider child outcomes data quality, and where to access additional resources.
Longitudinal Child Outcomes Summary Statement Graphing Template
This tool can be used to chart the child outcomes summary statements (Indicator C3/B7) over time. It displays trends in child outcomes in the form of line charts, which makes it easy to track progress and interpret the data.
Walking the Walk: Using Child Outcomes Data for Improvement
Conference: Division for Early Childhood’s 39th Annual International Conference Date: December 2023 Presenters: Marcia Blum & Kellen Reid This 2023 DEC conference presentation highlights the FFY2021 national child outcomes data […]
The What, Why and How: The Critical Need to have Families at the “Table”
Conference: Division for Early Childhood’s 39th Annual International Conference Date: December 2023 Presenters: Michelle Lewis, Susan Barlow Families are key stakeholders in data conversations. They provide a unique perspective that […]
Crossing the Divide: An Intersectional Approach to Data Analysis
Conference: Division for Early Childhood’s 39th Annual International Conference Date: December 2023 Presenters: Nicholas Ortiz, Kellen Reid, Elizabeth Schroeder This presentation from DEC 2023 Conference demonstrates ways to apply an […]
What we Need to Know to Understand The Scope of Exclusionary Discipline
Conference: Early Childhood Inclusion Institute Date: May 2023 Presenters: Grace Kelley, Ginger Elliott-Teague, Sally Shepherd A facilitated discussion among participants to map a path to improving understanding of the scope […]
Early Childhood Results Matter: Understanding Preschool Child Outcomes Data
Conference: NASDSE Date: October 2023 Presenters: Nicholas Ortiz In this presentation from the 2023 NASDSE Conference, DaSy/ECTA staff provide an overview of the preschool child outcomes data, including the rationale […]