The Data Literacy Credential
Brought to you by The Academy at NHSA in partnership with Acorn Evaluation, Inc.
Empower your team with a positive view of data!
We get it. At a Head Start program, data can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t need to be!
The Academy at NHSA's Data Literacy Credential is designed with Early Head Start and Head Start professionals in mind and is made up of three courses, each five weeks long. The curriculum includes online videos, Q&A sections, two in-person one-hour Zoom classes per week, and an individual portfolio project specifically designed to help implement what is learned back at your program. This credential provides an excellent opportunity for early childhood professionals to learn how to use program data more effectively.
You'll learn a lot, earn valuable continuing education credits (CEUs), make friends, and return to your program happier and healthier about all things data!
Acorn Evaluation CEO Stuart Jones briefly introduces the Data Literacy Credential.
Our Facilitators
Developed by Dr. Greg Dixon, Acorn's Chief Learning Officer, this program is facilitated by our CEO, Stuart Jones and Director of Operations, Rachel Hoffman.
Data Literacy Credential - Course Details
The three-course sequence will empower you and your staff back at your program to effectively analyze data to make informed decisions and use your data to tell compelling stories to your stakeholders.
Successful completion of all three courses and course requirements will result in the learner earning 10.65 CEUs.
1. The Wonderful World of Data
This course introduces the key concepts related to the use of data in organizations. It focuses on a practical understanding of the universe of data and the ability to communicate it to coworkers and other stakeholders within the Head Start community.
* Facilitator - Stuart Jones
* CEUs upon completion: 3.5
2. Using Head Start Data
This course focuses on how data influences the quality, usability, and ultimately the value of the data that is collected. This course can support your efforts to identify common issues with data and how to effectively demonstrate its use in your program.
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* Facilitator - Rachel Hoffman
* CEUs upon completion: 3.65
3. Foundations of Storytelling with Data
This course introduces key concepts related to storytelling with data. It is about knowing the audience and selecting the appropriate data and data visualization tools to tell the desired story. It explains ways you can connect with your audience and share stories using a variety of techniques.
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* Facilitator - Stuart Jones
* CEUs upon completion: 3.5
Join an upcoming cohort now! Spaces are limited.
Join hundreds of other Head Start and Early Head Start managers and directors in beginning your journey today! Cohorts start four times a year (Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring).
Fees for the Data Literacy Credential are available on The Academy at NHSA's website. Program fees include all costs of the Credential program, including but not limited to, a Top Hat site license (access to our online classroom and all videos and materials for one year), 30 total Zoom live classroom sessions, and upon successful completion and confirmation of all course requirements, 10.65 CEUs (continuing education units).
Acorn Evaluation is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.
Have questions or need help? Email suppport@acornevaluation.com and one of our team members will personally assist you.