by Rick Mockler | Apr 11, 2023 | Head Start Data TrainingWhat is a “data story”? Part data analytics and part narrative, this new federal expectation can be an opportunity–or a pitfall–on your next federal review, depending on your team’s knowledge, tools and preparation. In this article, we explore the origins of this new...
by Rick Mockler | Mar 15, 2023 | Head Start Performance StandardsEvery five years, when Focus Area Two reviews come around, it’s a chance for Head Start programs to demonstrate their impact and tell their data story. Of course, no one wants federal reviewers to find a non-compliance or deficiency in their program, so the stakes can...
by Rick Mockler | Mar 6, 2023 | Head Start Data ManagementChild Start operates Head Start and Early Head Start programs across two counties in Northern California, serving about 1,000 children per year. They joined the very first cohort of the QI Network in early 2020 and have since applied the principles of continuous...
by Rick Mockler | Mar 2, 2023 | Head Start Data TrainingWorking with an improvement coach is one of the key benefits of joining the QI Network. But what do these coaches actually do? How do they spend their days? And where do they add value? We sat down with two QI Network coaches over Zoom to find out how they got into...
by Rick Mockler | Feb 21, 2023 | Head Start Data ManagementKitsap Community Resources (KCR) in Kitsap County, Washington has been serving its community for over 50 years, including operating Head Start and Early Head Start programs. They joined the very first cohort of the QI Network in early 2020, using the principles of...