Task Force Reflections Webinar 2 - Data Systems

Reflections on Data: Insights from the Governor's Early Childhood Task Force Texas collects a lot of early childhood information, but it's scattered across separate systems, making it nearly impossible to answer basic questions like how many children are being served and where. Learn what's missing, what's at stake for families and providers, and how a more unified system could turn information into action. Presenters: Chelsea Jeffry, Chief Operating Officer for the Commit Partnership Kara Waddell, CEO for Child Care Associates Todd Landry, Senior Director of Operations and Alignment for Early Matters San Antonio CHAPTERS: 0:00 Introduction and Overview 7:55 Texas's Current Childcare Data Systems 14:54 What is ECIDS? Early Childhood Integrated Data System 23:20 Local Perspective on Early Learning Data & Recommendations 34:05 Innovative Solutions, building a search tool that works for families and providers 45:58 Q&A