Get Involved
Let's build better early childhood data systems — together.
Whether you lead a government agency team or support this work as a funder or partner, there's a clear path to engaging with ECDataLab.
Who are you?
I represent a government agency
I'm looking for structured support to build analytic capacity and turn integrated data into policy-relevant insights.
Go to: Our Work →I'm a funder or partner
I want to support or collaborate with ECDataLab's work across states in the early childhood data field.
Jump to: Funders & Partners ↓Participate in a lab
ECDataLab's work is designed for government agency teams working on early childhood data integration. You'll get structured guidance, expert coaching, and peer learning — all tied to your real policy priorities.
Step 1
Review the labs
Review our lab overview to determine how our work can best support your agency's data integration needs.
Step 2
Join the waitlist
Complete the waitlist form and indicate which lab topics interest your agency most.
Step 3
Connect with us
Schedule an introductory call to discuss your agency’s data readiness, team structure, and fit before any commitment is made.
Step 4
Apply
Complete the streamlined application. If selected, you’ll be provided with all onboarding materials before the 2027 labs begin.
Invest in analytic capacity at scale
ECDataLab is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your investment funds cohort participation for government agency teams, development of shared analytic tools, and the national convenings that spread knowledge.
- —Support multiple agency teams simultaneously through a single investment in cohort infrastructure
- —Fund the development of analytic tools that directly inform early childhood program and policy decisions
- —Enable cross-agency knowledge transfer that individual grants cannot achieve
- —Build sustainable internal agency capacity, without dependency on external consultants
Partner Organizations
We actively seek collaboration with organizations working complementarily in the early childhood data field — co-hosting learning events, developing joint resources, and sharing knowledge across the sector.