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Transforming data into actionable intelligence

State Priority
Addresses state priority issues

I2D2’s governance approach ensures that all data-driven inquiries are informing priority issues to improve system coordination and effectiveness for Iowa children and families.

Decisions
Promotes data-informed decisions

Our project cycles include decision-makers in the development of questions and interpretation of findings to facilitate the translation of data into decision-making

 

Fill in Gaps
Identifies gaps in current public service system networks

Projects are developed to answer important questions about how our systems are working, and when or where young children and their families are not accessing the services they need.

Cross Systems
Enhances cross-system programming efforts

Findings are discussed in strategic stakeholder communication networks to ensure we are talking with leadership poised to make decisions and improve coordination among our systems.

Cycles of Inquiry
Supports cycles of inquiry

I2D2 was designed with long-term vision where relevant questions are answered through data-dialogue-decision-making loops that allow continued evaluation of our efforts. Our sustainable infrastructure and committed partnerships ensure these cycles work to improve Iowa’s systems for children and families.

Who We Are

I2D2 is a diverse system of stakeholders who share a common goal of transforming data into actionable intelligence to support Iowa children and families.

I2D2 Mission
State Partners

How It Works

i2D2 Commits to priorites for the long term. We work with stakeholders to assess effectiveness and identify shortcomings in reaching Iowa's goals through a process that uses Date to inspire Dialogue that informs Decision making. 1 - Data - I2d2 integrates data already collected by agencies in a safe, secure, scientifically rigorous system designed for policy analysis. 2 - Dialogue - I2d2 integrates people as stakeholder stewards of data to gather collective insight and translate findings into actionable intelligence. 3 - Decision Making - i2d2 integrates data insights with executive leader and program manager decision-making to advance a statewide culture of evidence-based services to improve outcomes.
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Join the ECI State Board meeting Friday, November 3rd from 9am to 12pm (noon) CST to learn how Early Childhood Iowa is developing partnerships between...

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The 2023 Iowa Child Care Workforce Study is complete. View the 2023 Iowa Child Care Workforce Study Report here....

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February 15, 2023

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January 2, 2023

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October 24, 2022

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August 8, 2022

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August 8, 2022

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July 22, 2022

I2D2 was recently featured in a release by the Iowa State University News Service. The article discusses the partnerships I2D2 has facilitated, the te...

July 15, 2022

Jeff Jackson, I2D2’s Strategic Projects Specialist, was recently inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success in recognition of ...

June 7, 2022

I2D2 was recently featured in a case study sponsored by the Administration for Children and Families as part of a national effort to advance the use o...

May 19, 2022

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April 25, 2022

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January 13, 2022

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January 12, 2022

Co-Director Cassandra Dorius and Assistant Director of Data and Analytics Todd Abraham were recently awarded the Interdisciplinary Team Research Award...

December 8, 2021

I2D2 has released a new data brief on the impact of birth risks on home visiting enrollment and program outcomes. Find the brief here. ...

October 27, 2021

I2D2 has released a new data brief on Themes in Iowa’s Child Care Conversation. This brief details challenges faced by early childhood care faci...

October 27, 2021

I2D2 Director Rouse and national colleagues from across the AISP network  recently published a paper showcasing how IDS can be a critical resource fo...

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July 1, 2021

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July 1, 2021

I2D2 team members presented at the Midwest Big Data School on centering racial equity in integrated data. Visit the new I2D2 YouTube channel to view t...

June 24, 2021

Jeff Jackson, Assistant Director of Outreach and Strategic Planning for I2D2, has been appointed to the Professional and Scientific Council (P&S) ...

June 23, 2021

I2D2 work completed in 2020 is being used to translate data into action by the Child Care Taskforce recently launched by the Governor. This Task Force...

May 27, 2021

I2D2 Director Heather Rouse has officially been promoted to Associate Professor with tenure at Iowa State University. Congratulations, Heather, on thi...

April 19, 2021

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April 19, 2021

Early Childhood Iowa held its Equity Advisory Committee meeting on March 23, 2021, where the I2D2 team led a discussion about how we attend to equity ...

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