Beyond the Tip of the Iceberg: Transforming Child Find Through Systems Thinking

In this episode of DaSy Talks, Jenna Nguyen and Howard Morrison sit down with Tracy Benson of the Waters Center and Luke Kusumoto from Hawaii’s Department of Health to explore how systems thinking can transform data use in early childhood programs. They share insights from a multi-state cohort focused on strengthening IDEA Part C and Part B 619 programs through collaboration, shared data practices, and the “habits of a systems thinker.”

Luke describes how Hawaii’s interagency team surfaced hidden assumptions, aligned their data systems, and built trust to improve access  ...