The Early Childhood Data Collaborative

In response to the growing need for comprehensive preschool data, ECDC has developed the STEP Forward with Data Framework to help preschool leaders collect and use data to create more equitable preschool systems for families and workforce members. childtrends.org/publications/s…

A new @ChildTrends report shares findings of a survey of 32 Head Start State Collaboration Offices across the U.S. Key findings highlight promising data-related capabilities and supports and identify important areas for growth for state preschool leaders. buff.ly/48K7azx

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ECDC's new interactive resource provides an overview of 43 states’ capacities to access data on children, programs, and workforce members as well as coordinate and link data from different preschool programs. childtrends.org/publications/2…

@ecedata's new brief examines how states are utilizing Preschool Development Grant funds to address data integration needs and advance the use of data to guide early childhood policies and practices. childtrends.org/publications/s…

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ECDC is now on LinkedIn! Follow for updates on policies and practices that support states’ development and use of coordinated early childhood integrated data systems. buff.ly/3OFBWlX

@ChildTrends’ new blog highlights six steps from @ecedata’s forthcoming framework—STEP Forward with Data—which can help leaders examine how well the entire preschool system serves children and families. childtrends.org/blog/a-data-dr…

Please join us on LinkedIn where we'll continue sharing our work on developing and using coordinated early childhood data systems. linkedin.com/company/early-…

A recent @ChildTrends brief explains the importance of comprehensive data in creating equitable pre-K systems; the goals of the forthcoming ECDC Pre-K Data Equity Framework; and the challenges and needs of six focal populations. childtrends.org/publications/p…

We are pleased to share that @SilvanaMontana_ has joined @ChildTrends as a sr. research analyst in the early childhood area! She is interested in ensuring that the youngest & most vulnerable populations gain equitable education, health, & social outcomes. buff.ly/3cEQL7m

What's data got to do with it? We can't inform #earlychildhood policy without it. In a new @childtrends brief, @ecedata Director @kingcarlise discusses how data integration can help answer key questions about early childhood program access for all. childtrends.org/publications/i…

According to ECDC's new infographic, when using integrated data to help families gain equitable access to early childhood programs, policymakers should work with communities to ensure privacy protection and to guide data integration, access, and use. buff.ly/3P7F3k1

In a new @ChildTrends brief, ECDC director @kingcarlise argues that early childhood integrated data systems (ECIDS) are a crucial part of creating more equitable systems and outcomes for young children and families. #Data4EquityEarly buff.ly/3RdrIIy

Emergency and existing federal funds provide states the opportunity to improve their P–20W data systems. Doing so is essential for empowering policymakers to meet new and longstanding challenges in education and the workforce. Learn more at our webinar: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Formalized cross-agency data governance is crucial for effective P–20W data systems. By prioritizing data governance early, California leaders ensured that agencies can come together to create a data culture built on trust + collaboration—not silos. bit.ly/3Ov6y6X

Leaders in education, health, and social services all have important roles to play to ensure individuals succeed. They need linked data to coordinate their efforts to support individuals in the classroom and beyond. bit.ly/2BWeH3C

In @NewAmerica's new blog, @eregenstein explains the benefits of cloud technology in developing state-level Early Childhood Integrated Data Systems. He also identifies practical steps for implementation. buff.ly/3y0vkEO

"Improving and expanding early childhood services can have a major long-term effect on child and family outcomes, and better information is a key support for that improvement and expansion." @eregenstein for @NewAmerica buff.ly/3y0vkEO