Spring has finally arrived, and we have fresh “DaSies” for you! Here are just a few of our recent publications and resources to help support the development and enhancement of high-quality early childhood data systems:

• Year-to-Year Changes in State Child Outcomes Data: What Do They Mean? is designed to help stakeholders learn what questions to ask to understand year-to-year changes in child outcomes data.
• Strengthening SSIP Evaluations with Qualitative Methods provides an overview of what qualitative research methods are, as well as examples and suggestions for collection high-quality qualitative data.
• The Perils of Confusing Performance Measurement with Program Evaluation blog responds to a recent critique of the child outcomes indicator for Part C and Part B 619.
• The Fiscal Data Profile Template Excel tool converts raw program-level fiscal data that a state enters into more engaging and informative graphical displays (i.e., profiles) and analytical statements.

And be sure to explore the many useful resources embedded on our DaSy Framework pages! Simply click on the green indicator links within each Framework subcomponent!