Develop Questions to Ask
Review how to develop the primary questions to be answered.
Thoughtful planning is critical to programming. Explore these resources for guidance throughout the five-year Head Start grant cycle. Learn how to establish continuous cycles of improvement that involve key stakeholders in data-based decision-making. Find resources to help build on achievable program and school readiness goals and fiscal objectives. Discover materials that guide grantees in creating community and self-assessments, and achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
Program planning and service system design together make up one of the 12 management, planning, and oversight systems of the Management Systems Wheel.
Review how to develop the primary questions to be answered.
Consider key considerations in assessment design.
Identify internal and external sources of data.
Learn how to distinguish between open- and closed-ended questions.
Identify the costs and benefits of qualitative and quantitative data collection.
This introduction sets the stage for designing a data collection plan and collecting data.
Review the advantages and disadvantages of different kinds of data collection methods.
Consider ways to effectively and sensitively coordinate the data collection process.
Identify key considerations when implementing interviews and focus groups.
Identify key considerations when implementing surveys and questionnaires.
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