In this episode of DaSy Talks, hosts Howard Morrison and Jenna Nguyen sit down with Michelle Ogorek and Sandy Miller to explore how Wisconsin is using the Child Outcome Summary Knowledge Check, or COS-KC, to strengthen child outcomes data quality and build a culture of data use. Together, they discuss Wisconsin’s shift from viewing child outcomes measurement as a compliance activity to helping local education agencies, or LEAs, use real-time data to make meaningful decisions about programs, services, and supports for preschool children with disabilities.

Michelle and Sandy share how Wisconsin rolled out the COS-KC, supported LEAs in understanding and using their reports, and used the data to guide professional development and technical assistance across the state. They also reflect on the importance of messaging, buy-in, and relat ...