This guide provides cross-sector teams at the state, territory, tribal, and local levels with strategies for collecting and using data across the mixed delivery system of early care and education programs.
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Creating Positive Change Through a Culture of Data Use and Systems Thinking
In today’s fast-paced world, harnessing data effectively and understanding systems holistically is crucial for driving meaningful and sustainable improvements. Recognizing this, DaSy, the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA), and the Waters Center for Systems Thinking are collaborating with four states to enhance their Part C and Part B 619 programs.
Using Data from the Behavior Incident Report to Address Equity in Pyramid Model Programs: Guidance for State Leadership Teams
This NCPMI and DaSy resource provides State Leadership Teams with guidance on the collection and analysis of behavior incident report data from programs. It aims to help Pyramid Model (PM) state leadership teams use Behavior Incident Report (BIR) data to guide program improvement to reduce challenging behaviors that result in the use of exclusionary discipline practices.
What we Need to Know to Understand The Scope of Exclusionary Discipline
Conference: Early Childhood Inclusion Institute Date: May 2023 Presenters: Grace Kelley, Ginger Elliott-Teague, Sally Shepherd A facilitated discussion among participants to map a path to improving understanding of the scope […]
Poster: DaSy, The Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems
Conference: OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2023 Presenter: Sue Barlow, Michelle Lewis, Nicholas Ortiz, Kellen Reid In this poster from the 2023 OSEP Leadership Conference, DaSy highlights its mission, services, […]
Using Data Processes and Systems Thinking to Drive Impactful, Sustainable Systems Improvement Cohort
DaSy, ECTA, and the Waters Center For Systems Thinking are offering an opportunity for 3-5 states to participate in the Data and Systems Thinking cohort. Focusing on improving states’ ability to collect, report, analyze and use data to support state systems change efforts and will build on previous state systems change work (such as the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)).
Evaluating Implementation of Evidence-based Practices Webinar
March 2023. Need practical strategies for evaluating how practitioners are doing with implementing evidence-based practices? Not sure what to do with all the data you’ve already collected? Not sure where to start?
Everything You Need to Know to Successfully Link Data: A New Resource and a State Story
During this session, DaSy staff discussed how Part C and Part B program staff can leverage data linking to answer complex questions of interest. The presenters showed and described the new Data Linking Toolkit which is comprised of multiple sections that include downloadable tools to support Part C and Part B 619 program staff as they consider, prepare, and successfully link their data. In addition, North Carolina shared their recent experience linking Part C and Part B 619 data in their state across two state agencies.
Tune-up Your Family Outcomes Processes: Improving Response Rates and Representativeness
This presentation included strategies generated from multiple states involved in technical assistance to improve Family Outcomes representativeness and equity.
Early Transition Data Listening Session: Exploring Transition Data Challenges, Strategies, and Methods
This is the last in a series of stand-alone facilitated listening sessions provided by DaSy and ECTA focused on the transition from Part C to Part B, 619. Presenters shared resources and tools that may assist states as they improve their data processes and systems.