Setting Sail for Early Learning Success: Using a Data-based Decision Making Process to Measure and Monitor Outcomes in Early Childhood Programs

Authors

Howard S. Muscott, NH Center for Effective Behavioral Interventions and Supports and SERESCFollow
Tina M. Pomerleau, NH Center for Effective Behavioral Interventions and Supports and SERESC
Kristy L. Park, George Mason University
Elizabeth A. Steed, Georgia State University
Andy J. Frey, University of Louisville
Tara L. Korfhage, University of Louisville

Abstract

The use of data to inform decision-making and monitor individual student progress is recognized as an important, yet elusive practice in early childhood programs. In this article, Data-based Navigation is presented as a five step data-based decision making process designed to help early childhood professionals measure and monitor desired programmatic outcomes. A case study that focuses on the reduction of challenging behaviors is provided to illustrate the process.

Recommended Citation

Muscott, Howard S.; Pomerleau, Tina M.; Park, Kristy L.; Steed, Elizabeth A.; Frey, Andy J.; and Korfhage, Tara L. (2011) "Setting Sail for Early Learning Success: Using a Data-based Decision Making Process to Measure and Monitor Outcomes in Early Childhood Programs," Kentucky Teacher Education Journal: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children: Vol. 1: Iss. 1, Article 2.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ktej/vol1/iss1/2