Federal Developments in Early Childhood Data SLDS P-20 Conference November 16, 2010 Washington, DC

Early Learning and Development Inter-Departmental Initiative: Data Systems Study Group Amy Madigan HHS/ASPE Jennifer Tschantz ED

ELDII September 2009 – HHS and ED together announced the formation of six ELDII Study Groups September 2009 – HHS and ED together announced the formation of six ELDII Study Groups Comprised of federal staff across multiple agencies in HHS and ED including offices responsible for administering federal early childhood programs Comprised of federal staff across multiple agencies in HHS and ED including offices responsible for administering federal early childhood programs Study groups were charged with Study groups were charged with Developing collaborative relationships across federal offices; and Developing collaborative relationships across federal offices; and Building internal capacity and knowledge around six components of high- quality State systems of early learning and development. Building internal capacity and knowledge around six components of high- quality State systems of early learning and development. Program Standards Program Standards Early Learning Standards and Assessment Early Learning Standards and Assessment Workforce and Professional Development Workforce and Professional Development Family Engagement Family Engagement Health Promotion Health Promotion Data Systems Data Systems

Data Systems Study Group Mission – To support the development, implementation, use and sustainability of coordinated early childhood data systems by: Mission – To support the development, implementation, use and sustainability of coordinated early childhood data systems by: Gathering information about the state of the field and the state of the States Gathering information about the state of the field and the state of the States Identifying strategies to implement at the federal level Identifying strategies to implement at the federal level Working Definition of “Early Childhood Data Systems” – Working Definition of “Early Childhood Data Systems” – The policies, processes and structures used to coordinate and connect administrative and other sources of data across early childhood programs to support States in the provision of high- quality programs; promotion of healthy development and positive outcomes for children (birth to age 8) and families; and creation of successful transitions to school. The policies, processes and structures used to coordinate and connect administrative and other sources of data across early childhood programs to support States in the provision of high- quality programs; promotion of healthy development and positive outcomes for children (birth to age 8) and families; and creation of successful transitions to school.

Activities of the Data Systems Study Group Briefings on federal initiatives, grant programs, and demonstration projects Briefings on federal initiatives, grant programs, and demonstration projects Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems Grants – IES/ED Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems Grants – IES/ED Child Care Research Capacity Grants – ACF/HHS Child Care Research Capacity Grants – ACF/HHS National Education Data Model – IES/ED National Education Data Model – IES/ED Met with experts and States Met with experts and States Early Childhood Data Collaborative Early Childhood Data Collaborative MD, IL, CT, MA, PA, OR, FL, SC… and others… MD, IL, CT, MA, PA, OR, FL, SC… and others… Session at Early Childhood 2010 Conference Session at Early Childhood 2010 Conference Developed a list of critical characteristics of a high quality early childhood data system Developed a list of critical characteristics of a high quality early childhood data system

Key Challenges Identified by the Data Systems Study Group Funding, funding, funding… Funding, funding, funding… Understanding HIPPA and FERPA regulations Understanding HIPPA and FERPA regulations Obtaining and linking Head Start data Obtaining and linking Head Start data Utilizing unique child identifiers Utilizing unique child identifiers Differences across federal offices in reporting requirements, data elements and data definitions Differences across federal offices in reporting requirements, data elements and data definitions

SLDS P-20 Conference Institute For Education Sciences Council of Chief State School Officers November 16, 2010 Susan M. Jekielek, Ph.D. Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation Administration for Children & Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services CCDF: Research Programs and Data Systems

Administration for Children and Families Responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well- being of families, children, individuals, and communities Responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well- being of families, children, individuals, and communities

Administration for Children and Families Office of Child Care Supports low-income working families through child care financial assistance made possible by the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)Supports low-income working families through child care financial assistance made possible by the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Promotes children's learning by improving quality in early care and education and afterschool programsPromotes children's learning by improving quality in early care and education and afterschool programs States coordinate CCDF with Head Start, pre-k, and other early childhood programs, and can also direct TANF dollars for child careStates coordinate CCDF with Head Start, pre-k, and other early childhood programs, and can also direct TANF dollars for child care OCC was established in September 2010 and replaces the former Child Care BureauOCC was established in September 2010 and replaces the former Child Care Bureau

CCDF, States and Data Child Care Research Partnerships Child Care Research Partnerships Child Care State Research Capacity Child Care State Research Capacity Research Connections Data Workshops Research Connections Data Workshops

The Child Care State Research Capacity Program Three main goals: To improve the collection, analysis, and interpretation of CCDF dataTo improve the collection, analysis, and interpretation of CCDF data To develop or improve analytic linkages with other State and local data systems (e.g., CCDF and TANF)To develop or improve analytic linkages with other State and local data systems (e.g., CCDF and TANF) To encourage collaboration among State policymakers and research institutionsTo encourage collaboration among State policymakers and research institutions

The Child Care State Research Capacity Program: Grantees Granted to states, who typically partner with a research or educational institutionGranted to states, who typically partner with a research or educational institution (CT, MA, OR) - completed (CT, MA, OR) - completed (ME, RI, WI) - completed (ME, RI, WI) - completed (SC) – on-going (SC) – on-going (VA, ME, MD) – on-going (VA, ME, MD) – on-going State grantees collaborate in regular meetings to discuss projectsState grantees collaborate in regular meetings to discuss projects

For more Information (Under Federally Funded Research) Susan JekielekOPREKathleen Dwyer

Connecting the Dots: State Advisory Councils and Early Childhood Data Systems Jeffrey Capizzano Senior Policy Advisor Connecting the Dots: State Advisory Councils and Early Childhood Data Systems Jeffrey Capizzano Senior Policy Advisor It will be the goal of this administration to ensure that every child has access to a complete and competitive education – from the day they are born to the day they begin a career... We have dramatically expanded early childhood education and will continue to improve its quality, because we know that the most formative learning comes in those first years of life. President Obama, February 24, 2009

Deputy Assistant Secretary and Inter- departmental Liaison for Early Childhood HUD OTHER AGENGIES EDUCATION Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary and Inter-departmental Liaison Head Start Child Care Home Visiting

State Advisory Councils: Legislative Authority and Purpose Authority –Part of 2007 Head Start Act –Funded using $100m in 2010 ARRA funding Purpose –Engage in the development of a high-quality, comprehensive state early childhood system  “develop recommendations for the establishment or improvement of core elements of the State early childhood system, such as a statewide unified data collection system” –Advance integrated services for children

Mandated Composition Representatives: The State child care agency The State child care agency The State educational agency The State educational agency A local educational agency A local educational agency An institution of higher education An institution of higher education A provider of early childhood education and development services A provider of early childhood education and development services A Head Start (HS) agency located in the State A Head Start (HS) agency located in the State A Migrant and Seasonal HS program and Indian HS program A Migrant and Seasonal HS program and Indian HS program The State Director of Head Start Collaboration The State Director of Head Start Collaboration The State agency responsible for section 619 or part C of the IDEA The State agency responsible for section 619 or part C of the IDEA The State agency responsible for health or mental health care The State agency responsible for health or mental health care Other entities determined to be relevant by the Governor Other entities determined to be relevant by the Governor Proposed composition of Councils range from the mandated participants to up to 72 members

Application Process and Requirements Applications submitted August 1 Applications asked how Council will: –conduct periodic statewide needs assessments on quality and availability of high quality care –Identify opportunities for and barriers to coordination and collaboration –Develop recommendations for:  increasing participation;  a pd system and career ladder;  high-quality State early learning standards.  assessing the capacity and effectiveness of 2- and 4- year institutes of higher education in supporting the career development of early childhood educators

State Advisory Council Awards Grants awarded on September States received funding (not AK, ID, IN, ND, SD) –DC, PR, VI, Guam and America Samoa (not Palau or N. Mariana Islands) Awards ranged from $500K to $11m

Overview of data system proposals with SAC applications Varying levels of detail and scope –More ambitious  Linking data from 8 agencies  Program, classroom, and child data  Sharing between teachers, parents, policymakers, and agencies –Less ambitious  Commission report on what on states are doing Discuss horizontal and vertical linkages Best acronyms: –PELICAN and ACHIEVeS

How to connect with your SAC… SAC lead contact and funding information available on HHS website SAC composition and priorities are allowed to change over the grant period SACs are required to provide opportunities for public input

Some other things to know… Head Start Head Start –Redesign of the Head Start T/TA System  Five national centers, State T/TA centers, local Mentor/Coaches –NPRM on redesignation of Head Start programs  Comment period ends December 21 st Child Care Child Care –“Pre-print” of new biennial state plan  Asks for more specific description of state system, goals, and updates  Questions on child assessment data and use of data within state QRIS Home Visiting Benchmarks Home Visiting Benchmarks

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