South Carolina used a two-pronged approach for its needs assessment to 1) Determine State Priorities through a robust, and multi-faceted feedback approach facilitated by researchers from South Carolina colleges and universities and 2) Address Key Domains and Questions identified by the US Department of Health and Human Services through engaging organizational leaders and their stakeholders. The Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) was updated related to the process and findings of Needs Assessment: Part 1 at multiple points during the process  but allowed the research team from South Carolina Institutions of Higher Education to lead the data collection and analysis process to encourage independent, stakeholder-driven input related to the needs and priorities. Members of the organizations represented on the ECAC were heavily engaged in Needs Assessment: Part 2 to address the key questions and domains. (author abstract)