This 2021 DaSy brief is an updated version of the 2015 document and presents key considerations in the form of questions that can be used to help clarify program needs […]
Category Archives: 2015
Planning, Conducting, and Documenting Data Analysis for Program Improvement
This 2015 document was developed to help technical assistance (TA) providers and state staff define and limit the scope of data analysis for program improvement efforts, including the State Systemic […]
Developing and Sharing Your Business Requirements to Build a Better Data System
This DaSy brief follows Key Considerations for Initiating and Planning a New Data System or Major Data System Enhancement and provides Part C/619 staff with an introduction to business requirements, […]
Data Use for Continuous Quality Improvement: What the Head Start Field Can Learn from Other Disciplines
This report summarizes research on the processes, facilitators, and impediments to data use for continuous quality improvement; develops a conceptual framework representing the elements of data use for continuous quality […]
SLDS Webinar: Processes for Handling Multiple IDs to Ensure Data Quality
This 2015 webinar from the Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems Grant Program featured representatives from Kentucky, Washington State, and Michigan discussing their different processes for resolving multiple IDs, as well as […]
Understanding Phase II Evaluation Requirements (April 2015)
This presentation reviews OSEP’s requirements for the evaluation of the SSIP. Published by: IDEA Data Center (IDC) View Understanding Phase II Evaluation Requirements Presentation
Building State Capacity about Key Measurement and Evaluation Issues (April 2015)
This workshop focused on three IDC SSIP white papers: Implications of Growth Modeling for SSIP; Performance Indicators As a Tool for Measuring Progress Toward a SIMR; and Considerations for Making […]
Tools for SSIP Evaluation – System Framework and Benchmarks of Quality (April 2015)
This presentation provides practical suggestions and guidance to help states begin their evaluation work. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about and use tools for (1) building their evaluation […]
Translating Evaluation Questions into Detailed Analytical Questions (April 2015)
This presentation focuses on breaking down and/or rephrasing evaluation questions, perhaps into several questions, that clearly communicate the details needed for data analysts to understand what you want to analyze […]
SSIP Phase II Process Guide
The focus of Phase II of the SSIP is on building state capacity to support Early Intervention Service (EIS) programs and/or EIS providers with the implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs) […]