This 2013 presentation introduces the CEDS CONNECT tool and how it can be used to create data metrics for publications. Presented at the STATS-DC Data Conference in July 2013. Hands-On “CONNECT-a-thon” – Help Create Useful Data Metrics for Publication Via Common Education Data Standards (CEDS) CONNECT
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Common Education Data Standards (CEDS): 101 Tools and Use
This 2013 introductory session will familiarize users with the Common Education Data Standards (CEDS) and describe what CEDS are needed, what the parts of CEDS are, and how CEDS can be used. The session will also include a demonstration of both CEDS Tools: Align and Connect. Presented at the STATS-DC Data Conference in July 2013. […]
Financing human capital development for economically-disadvantaged children: Applying pay for success social impact finance to early childhood development
This 2013 working paper describes how PFS can be applied to funding of early childhood development programs. Citation: Dubno, J. A., Dugger, R. H., & Smith, M. R. (2013). Financing human capital development for economically-disadvantaged children: Applying pay for success social impact finance to early childhood development (working paper). Washington, DC: Ready Nation.
The Special Data Dissemination Standard
This 2013 document is a standard of best dissemination practices for subscribing nations to guide the public release of economic information but the principles can be applied to special education information as well. For state or local organizations using the DaSy Data System Framework to improve their own data use, note that portions of this […]
The K-12 Reform Agenda: Challenges and Opportunities for Early Childhood Education
This 2013 session explores how recent state education reforms (e.g., Common Core, teacher evaluation, assessments) can challenge research-based early learning practices and policies and provide opportunities for early childhood and K-12 stakeholders to collaborate to improve policies and programs for young children from birth-3rd grade. Presented at the Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference in 2013. […]
Expanding the National Tool Box for Measuring Part C Participation Rates: Feasibility and Utility of the Birth Cohort Methodology
This 2013 session presents the progress in its examination of the viability of using a birth cohort methodology as another measure of Part C participation. Presented at the Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference in 2013. Expanding the National Tool Box for Measuring Part C Participation Rates: Feasibility and Utility of the Birth Cohort Methodology
Promising Practices for Incorporating IDEA Birth-Five Programs in State Professional Development Systems
This 2013 session provides information about a variety of approaches used by Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Grantees to integrate IDEA programs in their professional development systems development. State presenters will share successes, lessons learned, and discuss ongoing challenges. Presented at the Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference in 2013. Promising Practices for Incorporating […]
Key Fiscal Tools and Indicators to Include in Early Childhood Data Collections
This 2013 session provides an overview on the types of finance data that states should be collecting for short-term planning and long-term projections as well as alternatives for collecting such finance data. The presenters detail the importance of creating linkages between finance data to other service planning and service delivery data in order to answer […]
Creating a Culture of Data: Focus on People
This 2013 session provides an overview of the Data Quality Campaign’s 2012 document, “Focus on People to Change Data Culture,” that presents national trends in states’ progress on building and using state longitudinal data systems to improve outcomes for children and families. Presented at the Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference in September, 2013. Creating a […]
How Can Partnerships with Higher Education Help Your State Agency Use Early Childhood Data for Decision-Making?
This 2013 session highlights successful collaborations in Ohio to illustrate the value of partnering with universities in bringing together state and local early childhood data to answer key policy questions and inform programming. Presented at the Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference in September 2013. How Can Partnerships with Higher Education Help Your State Agency Use […]