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A development plan for early care and education data and research systems: A report on building data and research capability and supporting policy decisions with quality data

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This resource presents a development plan for early care and education (ECE) data and research in the state of Connecticut by taking a broad view of the data landscape and identifying needs for system improvements, data integration, and research capability. A scan and assessment of ECE databases were conducted, as well as a survey to research the needs of the state agency staff who use these databases. Based on these findings, a recommended plan for developing a comprehensive set of databases with the capacity to be integrated or linked are presented in order to enhance state operational and policy decision-making. Part 1 of the plan outlines ten infrastructure recommendations while Part 2 identifies six areas of policy interest, namely provider supply, early care and education workforce, provider quality, family demand for early care and education, child and family outcomes, and early care and education cost and financing. Concluding recommendations focus on developing and analyzing ECE cost and financing data with specific sources cited.

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A development plan for early care and education data and research systems: A report on building data and research capability and supporting policy decisions with quality data [Executive summary]

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