Accountability and Evaluation

States can improve the services and systems that support young children and families by identifying measurable outcomes and indicators.

Regular and ongoing review and use of data on the health, development, and well-being of infants and toddlers can guide continuous improvement and inform planning, policy, and practice. Data collection, reporting, and analysis can be connected across the comprehensive early childhood system to answer critical policy questions. Development of data systems to track outcomes and benchmarks can make this process easier.

Related Resources

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The Utah Early Childhood Statewide Data Integration Project

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Michigan Finds Favorable Return on Investment for Home Visiting

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North Carolina Launches Early Childhood Integrated Data System

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New Mexico Home Visiting Accountability Act

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Putting the Pieces Together

Putting the Pieces Together for Infants and Toddlers: Comprehensive, Coordinated Systems

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