Released in October 2017, this tool kit provides general information on PFS and discusses important elements to consider during the feasibility phase of a PFS project. The tool kit gives a brief introduction to PFS, including the three typical phases of a PFS project. The tool kit also provides information about the main elements of […]
This framework developed by ECTA and DaSy identifies 7 key components of a high-quality child outcomes measurement system at the local level. The following resources were developed for local Part C and Part B 619/Preschool programs to evaluate and improve their child outcomes measurement system. Local program, as used throughout these documents, refers to a […]
This 2018 video is designed to help you get starting with using the Excel-based Self-Assessment Comparison Tool to examine changes over time in the implementation of the ECTA and DaSy System Frameworks. This 5 minute video offers instructions and demonstrations of the tool. More detailed instructions are available in the Guidance for Using the Self-Assessment […]
Conference: 2017 OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2017 Presenters: Haidee Bernstein, Mary Anketell & Emily Hackleman The poster session highlights how data teams can be used promote collaboration around implementing data-informed decisions and how Pennsylvania promoted the use of Data teams at their Data Literacy Academy. Components of an Effective Data Team
Conference: 2017 OSEP Leadership Conference Date: July 2017 Presenters: Darla Gundler & Amy Nicholas This poster provides an overview of the new State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC)/State Advisory Panel (SAP) Data-Informed Stakeholder Toolkit. Data-Informed Stakeholder Toolkit Poster
This 2015 collaborative ECTA/DaSy webinar provided a national overview of the results of states’ Phase I data and infrastructure analyses e.g. type of data analyzed, infrastructure strengths and challenges, state SIMRs, types of improvement strategies, and information on states’ theory of action) and how stakeholders were involved. A number of resources were shared that summarized […]
This webpage houses Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS) webinar presentations including those focused on early childhood. SLDS early childhood webinars provide states the opportunity to discuss issues, best practices, and challenges related to early childhood data. Published by: Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SDLS) State Support Team (SST) Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS) Webinar Presentations
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 2010 report compares SLDS proposed work to the ECDC 10 Fundamentals of Coordinated State ECE Data Systems using state examples. Published by Early Childhood Data Collaborative (ECDC) Coordinated State Early Care and Education Data Systems: What’s Next in the States? (PDF)
This 2011 brief describes how the Data Resource Center (DRC) can help states in preparing their statewide needs assessment under Title V Maternal and Child Health legislation. Published by Data Resource Center for Child & Adolescent Health Using Child Health Data for Title V Needs Assessment (PDF)
