Nancy J. Smith, Ph.D.
Hawai’i 2014 Data Summit
October 7, 2014
Painting a
Picture
• What is the state of the State now?
Looking at
Trends
• What has happened over time?
• Is it systematic? Are there outliers?
Preparing for
the Future
• Can we predict needed resources?
• Can we improve our outcomes?
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?
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
Outcome Indicators
Health
Kindergarten Readiness
Human Services
Program/Provider
Child and Family
Teacher Prep/Staff Training
3rd Grade Reading
High School Graduation
Healthy Child
Cost Effective Services
High Quality Workforce
Key Features of
Coordinated Data System
Governance Program
Coordinated or Centralized Data Sharing and Storage
Prioritizing Mission, Scope and Deliverables – Phasing In
Security, Privacy and Confidentiality
Sustainability and Maintenance
Value Proposition: Data Use by All Stakeholders