This 2018 report provides a broad overview of what qualitative research methods are, as well as examples and suggestions for collection high-quality qualitative data. Additionally, the report offers examples of […]
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The Perils of Confusing Performance Measurement with Program Evaluation
A group of researchers recently published a paper critiquing the child outcomes performance indicator for Part C and Part B 619. They also presented some of their thoughts in a […]
Early Childhood Outcomes, 2015-2016
This sample Part B report includes a table comparing sample LEA targets and slippage from previous year, bar charts of summary statements in comparison to state with meaningful differences noted, […]
State Family Outcomes Measurement System (S-FOMS) Framework and Self-Assessment
This framework, originally developed by the Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) Center, identifies 7 key components of a high-quality family outcomes measurement system at the state level. The following resources were […]
Analyzing Qualitative Data for Evaluation
This 2009 brief from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) focuses on analyzing qualitative data that your program has collected. It includes an overview of qualitative data; how […]
10 Steps to Make Sense of Answers to Open-Ended Questions
This 2002 tipsheet from the University of Wisconsin-Extension’s Program Development and Evaluation project offers specific examples of activities that can help evaluators to analyze qualitative data for outcome reporting and […]
Answering Key Questions with an Early Childhood Data System
This 2013 issue brief describes a 7-step process to design and use essential questions in an early childhood data system. Suggested stakeholders, their roles, and how data can be used […]
Fiscal Data Profile Template (2018)
This Fiscal Data Profile Template (2018) displays fiscal data at a specific point in time. It can be used with the Fiscal Data Trend Profile Template (2023) to show trending […]
State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) Phase III Year 1 State Identified Measureable Results Statements and Reports
This 2018 webpage lists each state’s selected child or family outcome that they are working to improve through their State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP). The outcome that the state has […]
Telling Your SSIP Story in an Infographic: Strategies, Tips, and Examples
This 2018 brief offers guidance on the varied uses/audiences for infographics, best practices for creating infographics, and examples of state SSIP infographics. It also offers an exemplar SSIP infographic and […]