TIPPS Self-Reflection: Data Collection to Guide Practice

Dear Early Educators and Administrators: Collecting data can help early childhood education centers change practice and policies regarding their daily work habits, roles, and routines to improve daily work experiences.

Do you or your center collect data to measure and track information about any of the following?

Next Steps

To learn more about how data you collect helps you build positive behavior in your classroom, see Is it Working?

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