Evaluation, We’ve Got That!
Since 1993 there have been 36 independently conducted evaluations of Smart Start. These studies have been conducted by groups as diverse as Coopers and Lybrand (1996) and the NC State University (ongoing). In addition, Smart Start implemented the Performance Based Incentive System (PBIS) in 2001. PBIS is a comprehensive collection of 24 population-level indicators that track healthy conditions for young children. Smart Start has produced nine annual PBIS reports to date that document progress. In fact, North Carolina is the only state to institute population outcomes for young children in every county.
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