Data Literacy Credential
Online • Live • 105 PD Hrs
Educate managers and directors in data literacy; the ability to communicate about the use of data; and basic storytelling with data skills.
Overview
Data-driven quality improvement stands to bring unrivaled levels of performance to the Head Start field, and is defined and mandated by the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS). A leader or manager who completes this credential signals to their staff and the Office of Head Start that their program is committed to this level of performance.
To earn this credential, candidates must complete the following three sequential five-week classes, demonstrating their knowledge and skills in data literacy and their ability to apply that information back in their programs.
- Course 1: The Wonderful World of Data
- Course 2: Using Head Start Data
- Course 3: Foundations of Storytelling with Data
Each course requires candidates to attend two live 60-minute class sessions each week via Zoom. Classes will be completely virtual-allowing candidates to take classes while maintaining their traditional work schedule. In addition to class time, candidates spend approximately four hours per week on assignments and learning activities.
In addition, candidates are required to complete a final portfolio assignment, the purpose of which is to tangibly demonstrate comfort with the course material and an ability to apply new knowledge and skills. Grading for each course will be a combination of attendance, in-class participation, and mastery of the content as demonstrated by the various assignments.
Acorn Evaluation, Inc. is the partner offering all content and instruction related to these courses. They are accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offer IACET CEUs for learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. CEUs for these courses are awarded for successful completion by Acorn Evaluation, Inc. You can learn more here.
Start Dates: Annually in the following terms: Fall in October, Winter in January, Spring in March, and Summer in July
Course Level: Advanced
Requirements/Prerequisites: None
Target Audience: Leadership and Management, Data-specific Staff Roles
Completion Timeline/Duration: Nine Months
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Includes:
104 Hours of Course Material
9 Months of Access to Course
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–Sondra Anderson, Data Coordinator, Families First Early Head Start/CSVC