This webinar examines ways in which one can identify high quality, evidenced-based early care and education research both in general and within the realm of building quality rating and improvement systems (QRIS). Selected QRIS issues are addressed which include: the school readiness achievement gap; early education/Head Start academic outcomes; early education investment (cost-benefit ratio); program environment, policies and practices; measuring quality; and teacher/administrator qualifications and credentials. Reliable research resources are shared and ensuing discussion focuses on translating research into practice.