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How States Use Data to Inform Decisions
This 2018 Pew Trust study used data collected from interviews with more than 350 state officials to highlight ways in which some government leaders have employed sophisticated data analytics, beyond […]
A Framework for Choosing a State-Level Early Childhood Governance System
A number of states have made ambitious governance changes that involve creating new agencies focused on early childhood programs and services for children from birth to age four, or consolidating […]
Identify Meaningful Differences in Child Find
This Excel-based calculator allows states to make several comparisons related to the percentage of infants and toddlers served: State percentage compared to state target, local program percentage compared to state […]
Analyzing Child Outcomes Data for Program Improvement: A Guidance Table
This guidance table from the Early Childhood Outcomes Center (ECO) is a tool to help identify key issues, questions, and approaches for analyzing and interpreting data on outcomes for young […]
Checking Outcome Data for Quality: Looking for Patterns
This Early Child Outcomes Center (ECO) resource can be used to check for anomalies in child outcomes data. Table: Checking Outcome Data for Quality: Looking for Patterns
Teaming Plan Considerations Worksheet
Facilitators can use this editable DaSy-developed worksheet to guide data team discussions and to take notes about key decisions or issues for further consideration. View Teaming Plan Considerations Worksheet
Age Anchoring Guidance for Determining Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Ratings
This 2018 document provides answers to commonly asked questions about age anchoring as it applies to the COS process. It is designed as a reference for practitioners, as well as […]
Extending the COS Process Module: Professional Development Activities
These 2018 documents are intended to help states supplement and reinforce the information in the Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Process online learning module. Guidance for Preparing and Implementing Effective Training […]
Year-to-Year Changes in State Child Outcomes Data: What Do They Mean?
Interpreting year-to-year change in statewide child outcomes data requires understanding the possible reasons for fluctuations. This brief is designed to help stakeholders learn what questions to ask to understand year-to-year […]