Making Sense of the Data

Unless you are a researcher that spends hours every week combing through the latest data and surfing the statistical websites, you may find it difficult to make sense of the early education data. Not only is it important to have public policies based on sound research, it is important to be able to dispel the myths when opponents “cherry pick” the data while ignoring the overwhelming studies or cases that support the need for high quality early education.

Edvance Evaluation
In March 2007, Edvance Research, Inc. was awarded a contract by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to conduct an evaluation of School Readiness Integration (SRI), the early childhood model currently being implemented through the Texas Early Education Model (TEEM) grants. The 322-page report was released in October 2007 and TECEC has provided you with the following information and links in order to help you synthesize the information:

Edvance Evaluation

TECEC Response to the Edvance Evaluation

Edvance Letter to TEA Commissioner Robert Scott

The Texas Legislature Senate Bill 23 Report from the State Center

Texas Early Education Model: Findings from 2 years of implementation

Coming Soon!
TECEC is in the process of developing information on how navigate the following websites:
 
U.S. Census Bureau
KIDS COUNT
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
Texas Education Agency (TEA)
Department of Family & Protective Services (DFPS)
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
 

In addition, TECEC will provide you with user-friendly tips on how to read the research as well information on Early Childhood Education 101 in Texas.