Many states and local early childhood programs are interested in reducing exclusionary discipline of young children but lack valid and reliable data on the extent to which young children with or at risk for disabilities are being suspended and expelled. Join us to explore a new tool being developed by the Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (DaSy Center), the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI), and the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA) to help states, local early childhood programs, and families identify, collect, and use data to better understand exclusionary discipline practices and implement strategies to reduce use of those practices.
Where can we start? State and local strategies for collecting and using data to eliminate the use of exclusionary discipline
Date:
Dec 11, 2024Time:
3:30 PM(Eastern Time Zone)
Duration:
55 min
Related Resources
- Webinar Presentation Handout
- Behavior Incident Report System (BIRS)
- DaSy Data Inquiry Cycle
- Ensuring Access and Positive Outcomes for All Young Children: Using Data to Understand and Eliminate the Use of Exclusionary Discipline Practices
- Establishing Policies and Procedures to Eliminate the Use of Exclusionary Discipline Practices in Early Childhood Programs
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NCPMI Presenter(s)
Myrna Veguilla Figueroa
University of South Florida
Myrna Veguilla Figueroa, MSMS, MPH is a Senior Social & Behavioral Researcher in the Department of Child and Family Studies in the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences of the University of South Florida in Tampa. Her work includes evaluation activities for the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI) and the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA Center), supporting research and development teams on funded projects examining Pyramid Model implementation, as well as developing data tools and guiding programs in their use of data. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Measurement and Evaluation at the University of South Florida.
Guest Presenter(s)
Jennifer Tschantz, PhD
DaSy Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems
Jennifer Tschantz, PhD, is a senior early childhood TA Specialist and Researcher with SRI Education and the DaSy Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems. She has 30 years of experience supporting the implementation of evidence-based policies and practices that improve programs and outcomes for young children from birth to age five and their families. She has held key early childhood positions in the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. A former preschool special education teacher, Jennifer is passionate about high-quality, inclusive learning environments, particularly for young children with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.
Betsy Davies-Mercier, PhD
DaSy Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems
Betsy Davies-Mercier, PhD, is a senior researcher with SRI Education and the DaSy Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems. She has 25 years of experience conducting evaluation and providing technical assistance to support policies and initiatives serving young children and the adults who care for them. Betsy’s work is guided by a strong foundation in early childhood systems building at the national, state, and regional levels, and she promotes data use through her evaluator roles on multiple national technical assistance centers.
