Early Childhood Measurement and Evaluation

Photograph of RebeccaLed by Rebecca Gokiert, the Early Childhood Measurement and Evaluation (ECME) portfolio focuses on work that relates directly to early childhood development, measurement, and evaluation issues.

ECME undertakes a number of activities that support programs and individuals involved with early childhood measurement and evaluation:

Community Consulting entails ECME staff providing measurement and evaluation consulting and advice to local, national, and international agencies and individuals. ECME also provides:

  • Resource materials
  • Screening, assessment, or evaluation tool information
  • Evaluation and research support
  • Brokering services between community organizations and university researchers

Community Education helps strengthen the early childhood community’s measurement knowledge and increases the effective use of measurement and assessment tools. Workshops, presentations, and evidence-based reviews of common screening, assessment, and evaluation tools are just some of the ways ECME staff provide learning opportunities for the community about early childhood measurement and evaluation.

Community-Based Research and Evaluation (CBRE) is another important activity for ECME. CBRE projects are funded through external research grants and enable ECME to generate evidence-based knowledge and skills that support other activities. These projects also allow CUP to develop new relationships and networks that help meet the needs of the early childhood community.