This interactive learning module is shares how to create a culture that embraces the use of data to inform decision making in their programs. Published by: National Center on Program Management and Fiscal Operations, Head Start Data in Head Start and Early Head Start: Creating a Culture that Embraces Data Published August 2020.
This 2015 state spotlight document describes how Alaska Part C improved the referral of children from Child Welfare to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C Program by an automated transfer of data from Child Welfare to Part C for substantiated cases of child maltreatment (i.e., child abuse and/or neglect). By Taletha Derrington, […]
This working paper presents five options for studying program effectiveness for state-funded preschool programs, including providing estimated costs for each evaluation. Published by: National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) Improving Early Education Programs through Data-based Decision Making (PDF)
This 2014 document provides an overview of the critical role of fiscal data in state Part C systems. The information is intended to help state Part C lead agency staff better understand strategic fiscal policy questions, the fiscal data elements needed to address those questions, and the benefits of using these data. By Maureen Greer, […]
This 2013 session describes the importance of using data to inform decision-making. Principles of data use are broken out into three main categories: planning for who the users are, creating the tools and reports for those users, and how to support the state’s long-term data use needs. Presented by: 2013 Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference […]
This 2013 presentation discusses the use of Results-Based Monitoring for Improvement (RBMI) as an opportunity to update and align Part C work to the broader work of the state DOE. Presented by 2013 Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference Results-Based Monitoring for Improvement
This 2011 chapter from the book Quality Measurement in Early Childhood Settings addresses the measurement of quality of early care and education (ECE) programs for children with disabilities. Published by: Donna Spiker, Kathleen Hebbeler, & Lauren Barton Measuring Quality of ECE Programs for Children with Disabilities
This 2009 article details how three teachers learn better ways to collect data, choose the right measurement tool, and interpret data to inform their teaching decisions. Published by: Young Exceptional Children Improving Child Outcomes With Data-Based Decision Making: Collecting Data
