This tool provides a general description of what a vision statement is, it’s importance, and recommendations for how to create a vision statement. Additionally, the tool provides a checklist for […]
Developing Vision and Mission Statements
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Part C Exiting Data Toolkit
This 2015 toolkit is intended to assist state agency staff to: understand Part C Exiting data hierarchy of categories; stimulate discussion of challenges and solutions that are appropriate for each […]
CEDS Version 4
This 2013 set of voluntary data standards is the newest version of CEDS which includes additions to the early learning, K12, and post-secondary elements and expands CEDS into adult education […]
CEDS Connect Tool
This tool allows users to find and create “Connections” among data elements to address practical applications across the P-20W environment, for example, answering policy questions, calculating metrics and indicators, and […]
Common Education Data Standards (CEDS) Align Tool
This tool allows users to map their own data dictionary to CEDS. Published alignments are currently available in the early learning domain for 3 states. Align also offers individual training […]
A Tool Using Data to Inform a State Early Childhood Agenda
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 […]
CLASP DataFinder
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 […]
Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement
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 […]
2014 Early Childhood Integrated Data Systems (ECIDS) Toolkit
This 2014 revised toolkit is comprised of a self-assessment and a guide for states to consider as they develop their ECIDS. It also includes easy access to related resources and […]
Privacy and Security in Early Childhood Data Use
Conference: Early Childhood Data Privacy Meeting Date: August 2013 Presenters: Robin Nelson, Missy Cochenhour, & Baron Rodriguez This presentation discusses key privacy issues in using data in early childhood, how […]