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 […]
Child Outcomes Reports – Special Collection
Topics » Child Outcomes Reports This online resource collection provides a convenient means to access a variety of child outcomes data reports that states have produced for their local programs. […]
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 […]
Fiscal Data Profile Template for Part C Systems
The DaSy/ECTA Fiscal Data Profile Template is an easy-to-use tool for displaying fiscal data reflective of the state Part C system. The Excel template converts raw program-level fiscal data that […]
ESSA Preschool Data Reporting Workgroup
The SLDS Technical Assistance program is offering a virtual group for states who are working to determine how they will calculate the preschool count required under ESSA. Those responsible for […]
Introducing the Stakeholder Knowledge Toolkit
Check out our Stakeholder Knowledge Toolkit, which provides Part C and Part B 619 stakeholders with an orientation to IDEA data and other data-related topics to help them meaningfully participate […]
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 […]
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 […]