Data Basics

Brought to you by The Academy at NHSA in partnership with Acorn Evaluation, Inc.

Did you know that you are a data person?

You actually are a data person, and this course will show you how important your role is!

Data Basics is a three-hour 100% online course intended for anyone in Head Start. Data Basics lays a foundation for developing data literacy and supports a journey to a stronger understanding of how to use data for program improvement. It's fun, easy, and answers this question for both new and returning staff: what is data and why is it such a big deal in Head Start?

Over 1000 Head Start/Early Head Start teachers, family advocates, health staff, site supervisors, and their managers and directors have completed Data Basics and left feeling like they learned valuable lessons and skills about data in their programs. Join today!

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Course creator Dr. Greg Dixon introduces the Data Basics course.

Data Basics

Data Basics is a three-hour online course designed to help staff understand why they are asked to collect so much data and how critical it is in supporting children and families. Designed in six 30-minute modules, the course fits into the busy schedule of Head Start professionals. It can be taken at any time and completed over a time period of as long as one month. Topics explored include:

Why and How Head Start Uses Data
Using Data in Your Program

Why Data Quality is Important
Using Data Well is a Team Effort

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"Loved this course! Especially the tips on growing data literacy within the organization and helping others see themselves as data people, thank you!"

– Head Start Data Basics learner

Dr. Greg Dixon

Course Designer and Instructor

Dr. Greg is the leading designer of professional development programs to build data literacy in Head Start. He brings two decades of award-winning experience as a professor and curriculum designer to the development of programs that make data fun and accessible to all.

Ready to get started?

Enroll now and join hundreds of other staff to strengthen your knowledge and understanding of data in your Head Start/Early Head Start program. You can start these online courses at anytime!

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