Data in Head Start and Early Head Start:
Creating a Culture That Embraces Data

Introduction

Creating a Culture That Embraces Data interactive learning module includes a mixture of practical scenarios, real-life examples from the field, and tools and templates. The module is designed to assist in planning for and implementing effective data use.

The goals of this interactive learning module are to strengthen leaders’ capabilities to:

• Understand how the data collected in your Head Start or Early Head Start program fit into the annual planning process cycle
• Help everyone in the program—from bus drivers and cooks to Policy Council and governing body members—become enthusiastic about using data
• Become data detectives and base decisions on facts rather than hunches
• Share data appropriately with different audiences and show how each audience can use the information
• Celebrate the good news that data shows and learn from the bad news so you can improve your program

Head Start and Early Head Start leaders can work individually through the module activities at their own pace. They also may review and discuss sections during meetings and training events.

Updated October 2014: PMFO has made some revisions to The Program Planning Cycle based on the five year project period. These changes are reflected in The Program Planning Cycle [PDF, 378KB] handout and will shortly be made in the interactive course and text version.