Smart Beginnings Greater Prince William 2018-2025
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Smart Beginnings Greater Prince William
2018-2025
VISION
The Greater Prince William region’s data-driven strategies lead to measurable improvements
in kindergarten readiness.
OUTCOME
Increase by 1% the number of kindergarteners meeting the Falls PALS-k benchmark by 2025,
utilizing measurable, achievable indicators for school readiness initiatives. (All three localities have
seen a drop in the benchmark over the past 5 years. Maintaining the current level and increasing by 1% is a realistic outcome.)
STRATEGIES
1. DATA IDENTIFICATION – Strengthen proficiency in data identification
2. DATA ANALYSIS – Build data analysis infrastructure
3. DATA USE – Increase ability to use data analysis findings to inform decisions and actions
1Strategy 1: DATA IDENTIFICATION – Strengthen proficiency in data identification
When – target
Who – lead agency/ies What – tasks to be completed completion date Why – intended outcome
SBGPW Obtain assistance from VECF on access- March 2018 Thorough evaluation of
Executive ing expertise around data identification our existing data inventory
Director options. with recommendations for
improvement.
Data Team
SBGPW Consult with Chewning Fellow(s) to re- March 2018 Evaluation of our existing
Executive view existing data inventory, including data inventory with recom-
Director sources, and to make recommendations mendations for improve-
for improvement of format and content. ment.
SBGPW Reach out to George Mason University to March 2018 Ensure feasibility, maxim-
Executive Direc- determine the availability of research- ize relevance and utility of
tor ers/professors/graduate assistants, to findings.
provide more in-depth review of identi-
fied data and to make recommendations
as to further inclusion or exclusion of
data and data sets.
SBGPW Contract with researcher/profes- March 2018 Formalize agreement
Executive sor/graduate assistant to review data terms and expectations.
Director and data sources to ensure a comprehen-
sive inventory of community-based infor-
mation is available in an actionable for-
mat for stakeholders.
2George Mason Determine data elements to retain or June 2018 Ensure data being utilized
University Re- eliminate, as well as, recommend any ad- is relevant, consistently
searcher ditional data items. available, and routinely up-
dated to provide best
tracking and trends possi-
ble.
SBGPW Data Team Update annual data inventory and Community Fall 2019 and an- Establish and maintain
Profile data. Confer with local partners and data nually or as ap- continual and intentional
experts to determine if data elements need to be propriate per focus on data informed de-
added or eliminated. findings cision-making and desired
outcomes utilizing the
most relevant and up-to-
date data available.
3Strategy 2: DATA ANALYSIS – Build data analysis infrastructure
When – target
Who – lead agency/ies What – tasks to be completed completion date Why – intended outcome
SBGPW Consult with Chewning Fellow to ex- March 2018 To position SBGPW for best
• Executive Direc- plore funding options for analyzation of possible opportunities to
tor identified data. leverage data analysis into
• Data Team actionable community
plans.
SBGPW Reach out to George Mason University March 2018 Provide more in-depth look
• Executive Director to determine the availability of re- at existing data elements,
• Data Team searchers/professors/graduate assis- identify essential data, ana-
tants, to provide more in-depth review lyze trends, and receive rec-
of identified data, including trends, and ommendations for actiona-
to make recommendations as to further ble items to increase kinder-
inclusion or exclusion of data and data garten readiness.
sets
SBGPW Contract with researcher/profes- March 2018 Formalize agreement terms
• Executive Director sor/graduate assistant to review data and expectations.
• Data Team and data sources to ensure a compre-
hensive inventory of community-based
information is available in an actionable
format for stakeholders.
George Mason Analyze data, provide assessment of June 2018 Provide SBGPW with pro-
University Re- challenges, and identification and visual- fessional review and analy-
searcher ization of trends. sis.
4George Mason Recommend actionable items for SBGPW to June 2018 Yield actionable findings.
University Researcher take to develop address and improve early child-
hood outcomes and limited training/TA on us-
ing and updating the data inventory going for-
ward.
SBGPW Review the analyzed data and trends. Deter- November 2018 Plan actionable interven-
Executive Director mine what this means for the community. Eval- tions based upon data and
Data Team uate and plan actionable interventions based recommendations.
upon researcher recommendations.
SBGPW Executive Identify what funding or resources are needed to November 2018 Ensure feasibility and im-
Director implement recommended actionable items. pact.
Data Team Prioritize recommendations. Develop a plan to
secure funding to implement higher priority items.
SBGPW Data Team Meet regularly to review the data, coordinate Ongoing Establish and maintain con-
with data experts, and evaluate and plan ac- tinual and intentional focus
tionable interventions that improve school on data informed decision-
readiness. making and desired out-
comes.
5Strategy 3: DATA USE – Increase ability to use data analysis findings to inform decisions and actions (making data-driven
funding decisions; informing instruction; crafting more effective school readiness support strategies; garnering buy-in for
initiatives or policies; writing funding proposals)
When – target
Who – lead agency/ies What – tasks to be completed completion date Why – intended outcome
SBGPW Reach out to George Mason University March 2018 Provide more in-depth look
• Executive Director to determine the availability of re- at existing data elements,
• Data Team searchers/professors/graduate assis- identify essential data, ana-
tants, to provide more in-depth review lyze trends, and receive rec-
of identified data and to make recom- ommendations for actiona-
mendations as to further inclusion or ble items to increase kin-
exclusion of data and data sets. dergarten readiness.
SBGPW Contract with researcher/profes- March 2018 Formalize agreement terms
• Executive Director sor/graduate assistant to review data and expectations.
and data sources to ensure a compre-
hensive inventory of community-based
information is available in an actionable
format for stakeholders.
George Mason Analyze data, assess challenges, and identify June 2018 Provide SBGPW with pro-
University Researcher and establish visualization of trends fessional review and analy-
sis.
George Mason Recommend actionable items for SBGPW to June 2018 Yield actionable findings.
University Researcher take to develop address and improve early
childhood outcomes and limited training/TA on
using and updating the data inventory going for-
ward.
6SBGPW Review the analyzed data and trends. Evaluate November 2018 Plan actionable interven-
• Executive Direc- and plan actionable interventions based upon tions based upon data and
tor researcher recommendations. Identify what recommendations. Develop
• Data Team funding or resources are needed to implement plan to secure funding im-
recommended actionable items. Prioritize rec- plement priorities.
ommendations. Develop a plan to secure fund-
ing to implement higher priority items.
• VECF Chewning Re- Identify regional school readiness equity indi- May 2018 and up- Monitor regional needs and
search Fellow(s) ces and develop a regional/community data dated annually by efficacy of interventions
profile based upon publicly available and ac- SBGPW Data around school readiness.
cessible data that can be updated each year, Team Use data messaging to in-
Once complete, use this data to inform policy form and engage stakehold-
makers and engage funders. ers.
SBGPW Meet regularly to review updated data and Ongoing Establish and maintain con-
• Data Team evaluate and plan actionable interventions that tinual and intentional focus
improve school readiness. on data informed decision-
making and desired out-
comes.
SBGPW Identify costs and secure funding for projects May 2021 Inform priority-setting, re-
• Data Team that Identify and employ mapping tools that source allocations, quality
address: strategies, workforce devel-
• Gaps opment efforts, and system-
• Risks and Protective factors by sub-popula- level decision making.
tions
• Fiscal resources for population
SBGPW Develop and maintain materials that illustrate Ongoing Increase engagement with
• Data Team the story of our area data related to kindergar- key stakeholders and fun-
ten readiness, gaps and equities. ders.
7SBGPW Identify resources and partnerships needed to Ongoing Preserve the efficacy of the
• Executive Director sustain our regions’s data use efforts. region’s data-driven ap-
• Data Team proach to achieving meas-
urable improvements in
kindergarten readiness.
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