About the System Transformation for Equitable Preschools (STEP Forward with Data) Framework
The Early Childhood Data Collaborative at Child Trends led the development of the System Transformation for Equitable Preschools Framework. The STEP Forward with Data Framework was developed over two years by a consortium of experts using an iterative process. The development was also informed by many voices, including researchers, preschool systems leaders, and technical assistance providers. You can read more about the rationale for the Framework and how it was developed in our report.
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Related Resources
Blogs
Pre-K Data on Children, Families, and Workforce Members from Focal Populations Can Help Decision Makers Create More Equitable Systems: This blog describes the research base around the experiences of the six focal populations used in developing the Framework.
A Data-driven Approach to Improve Preschool System Equity: This blog provides an overview of the six system steps and essential questions that can be answered with data when creating equitable preschool systems.
Data Is a Key Resource in Developing Equitable Pre-K Systems: This blog describes the current landscape of pre-K data and the need for a unifying data framework.
Data Reports
2023 Data Capacity of State-funded Pre-K Programs Across the United States: This publication summarizes findings of a nationwide state-funded pre-K data survey to understand states’ capacity to access, use, and link data.
State-Level Accessibility of Head Start Data Across the United States: This publication summarizes findings from a survey of Head Start State Collaboration Offices (HSCOs) to better understand the types of data that HSCOs and other state preschool leaders can access and how these data are used, disaggregated, and linked with other early childhood and K-12 data.
Videos
STEP Forward with Data Framework Launch Webinar: The Early Childhood Data Collaborative at Child Trends hosted a webinar to launch the System Transformation for Equitable Preschools (STEP Forward with Data) Framework. The webinar provided an overview of the development, organization, and use of the Framework. A panel of experts shared how states and communities can leverage the Framework to support their goals. For more information visit the STEP Forward with Data Framework webpage: https://www.childtrends.org/publications/system-transformation-equitable-preschools-step-forward-data-framework
The STEP Forward with Data Framework was funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The content contained within this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect positions or policies of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Suggested Citation: Lin, V., Hackett, S.E., Richards, D., King, C., & Bredeson, M. (2024). System Transformation for Equitable Preschools (STEP Forward with Data) Framework. Child Trends. https://doi.org/10.56417/7986y3601e
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