Development Track
Analytic Development Cohort
Customized support for government agency teams ready to co-develop responsive analytic tools from integrated early childhood data — using open-source technologies and peer learning across states.
2027 Cohort — Application deadline: October 2, 2026Who has recently participated?
"I like being part of the cohort. It's helped to engage some key folks in our state in a different way and love hearing from other states about their issues."
Ana Hicks, Policy Director, Human Services, Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future, Maine
This cohort is right for your agency if:
You have integrated early childhood data across at least two agency or program sources
You have specific policy or program questions you need integrated data to help answer
You want customized analytic support alongside structured peer learning across agencies
You are ready to build and deploy analytic tools within your agency during the cohort period
What to Expect
A high-level overview.
States that complete the Analytic Development Cohort will walk away with analytic tools built around their state's own data and policy priorities — tools that are ready to support the decision-making happening in their state. Participants leave with the capacity to sustain and extend that analytic work over time.
What You'll Get
- ✓Co-developed analytic tools built around your agency's specific policy priorities and integrated data assets
- ✓Customized coaching from analytic, data science, and technical specialists throughout the cohort
- ✓Cross-agency peer cohort structured for shared methodological learning using open-source technologies
- ✓Asynchronous self-study modules accessible to all team members at varying experience levels
- ✓Coaching sessions and onsite implementation support to drive dashboard deployment
Ready to learn more?
Schedule a call to discuss program detailsCost & Eligibility
Program costs are paid by the state or named funding source. To discuss program costs, eligibility, and fit for your agency, schedule a call or email info@ecdatalab.org.
How to Apply
A straightforward process.
Complete the application — including your agency's current data integration status, technical infrastructure, and your reason for wanting to participate.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants selected for advancement will be invited to an interview.
Acceptance does not represent a commitment to participate. ECDataLab collaborates with accepted applicants to confirm resource availability and team structure before finalizing partnership agreements.
Questions? info@ecdatalab.org
Ready to apply?
Applications for the 2027 cohort are due October 2, 2026. Not sure if your agency's data is ready for this track? Schedule a call — we'll help you assess fit honestly.
Still building your data foundation? See the Analytic Readiness Cohort →