by Rick Mockler | May 23, 2023 | Head Start Data Sources, Head Start Data TrainingAs Head Start programs seek to strengthen their data use, they are beginning to use a new kind of resource: coaches. Data coaches started appearing in K-12 school districts over a decade ago. They help faculty glean insights from the mass of information they collect....
by Rick Mockler | May 2, 2023 | Head Start Data Sources, Head Start Data TrainingOne of the most powerful levers at our disposal is predictive data. In contrast to lagging indicators such as end of year assessments or child outcomes, predictive data enables us to proactively intervene where we can make a real difference. While there are many types...
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 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 | Aug 14, 2020 | Head Start Data TrainingTo be honest: when we first recruited the Harvard team to present their early childhood data bootcamp to Head Start leaders, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. Professors Nonie and Stephanie of the Zaentz Early Education Initiative are respected educators, but...