Early Childhood Data Systems:

The Benefits are Worth the Challenges

Nancy J. Smith, Ph.D.Hawai’i 2014 Data Summit

October 7, 2014

The Power of Data

• What is the state of the State now?

Painting a Picture

• What has happened over time?

• Is it systematic? Are there outliers?

Looking at Trends

• Can we predict needed resources?

• Can we improve our outcomes?

Preparing for the Future

Priority Questions in Hawai’i

Who participates in early childhood education?

What are the characteristics of effective programs?

How does mobility (e.g., changing programs, schools, geographic location) impact student achievement? How does homelessness/housing issues impact student achievement?

What early childhood services are most effective for student outcomes? Which services best serve which children?

Priority Questions in Hawai’i

What is the relationship between early experiences (e.g., breastfeeding, prenatal care, etc) with long-term educational outcomes? (Health screenings?)

What are the fiscal and educational benefits of specific programs?

What is the relationship between compensation, degree obtained and licensure/certification and working in ECE?

How do measures of student achievement correlate to teacher preparation and effectiveness?

Early Childhood Data

Inputs

Health

Human Services

Program/Provider

Child and Family

Teacher Prep/Staff Training

Outcome Indicators

Kindergarten Readiness

3rd Grade Reading

High School Graduation

Healthy Child

Cost Effective Services

High Quality Workforce

Key Features of Coordinated Data

SystemGovernance Program

Coordinated or Centralized Data Sharing and StoragePrioritizing Mission, Scope and Deliverables – Phasing In

Security, Privacy and Confidentiality

Sustainability and Maintenance

Value Proposition: Data Use by All Stakeholders